How did we come to this decision? Lots of things factored in, but the bottom line is that we know beyond a doubt that this is what God wants for our family. God has put the world on our hearts and we believe that this is not just a decision to adopt a child, but to adopt a country.
When will we have our new little one? We are hoping that we will be traveling to Ethiopia within 8-9 months. We are going to request a boy between 1-7 months. In the meantime, we have a lot of paperwork to get in order. It is quite a process, but the staff at Gladney have been very helpful.
Please begin to pray for our son, as he is probably already in his mother's womb. Pray for his protection from any disease, for his mother as she makes an extremely difficult decision, and for the workers at the orphanage where he will spend the first few months of his life. Pray for Erin, as she prepares her heart to receive another child. Four children is a huge responsibility, and if you know Erin, you know she is certainly the best woman for the job. Pray for the country of Ethiopia, that God will prevent any political unrest that would bar us from proceeding with the adoption.
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this:
to look after orphans and widows in their distress
and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
James 1:27 (The Message)
I dare to believe that the luckless will get lucky someday in you.
You won't let them down:
orphans won't be orphans forever.
Psalm 10:14 (The Message)
to look after orphans and widows in their distress
and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
James 1:27 (The Message)
I dare to believe that the luckless will get lucky someday in you.
You won't let them down:
orphans won't be orphans forever.
Psalm 10:14 (The Message)
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4 comments:
Wow, that's awesome! Go Kennedy's!!
You know that we are praying for you.
love, the neufeld's.
We're praying for you all and can't wait to meet the new addition! That is so cool to think that he is probably already in someone womb. We love you guys.
MAtt and I are so happy for you guys and are praying for this little blessing already! We are so excited to walk with you through this new journey. We miss you guys and think about you all often!
Incredible! What started as a seed is now showing some hints of coming out of the ground. What an experience this will be! Some little boy is starting to form hands that will one day hold yours. May God who knows him already look over him and form his heart to be receptive to the love and blessed life you will give him. We both are so excited for you! We look forward to sharing in the rewarding highs and challenging lows of the experience. Love you both.
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