This Is It

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Ps 68:5-6

January 15, 2005
We went to an informational seminar on international adoption at EAC. We were intrigued by the couple that just brought home twins from Russia- a boy and a girl! But we didn't like EAC much. I took the information home and started doing some research on the internet. But nothing happened.

April 16, 2005
Went to the Steven Curtis Chapman "All Things New" concert. The whole thing was about adoption. They have adopted 3 little girls from China. His websites http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/
http://www.shaohannahshope.org/


June 2, 2005
We found out some friends that adopted before were going to adopt again from China. I checked out another agency AGCI. We went to another informational seminar. We liked this agency a lot better. We talked to a couple that just brought home a little girl from Guatemala. Our friends are using a different agency.

July 4, 2005
I am sick with the flu but we decide to tell our families we are thinking about adopting an orphan from another country and that it will be very expensive. They are surprised and happy. I went back to bed for 2 days.

July 12, 2005
We can't decide on a country. I've just finished the book "Lost Daughters of China". I want a little girl from China. We even have a name picked out- Rachel. DH is not so sure. I convince him to apply anyway. I called the agency today and paid the $195 application fee. I say "China" when they ask me what country but I'm not sure. We can always change it. We're still not totally committed until we sign the contact and pay the agency fee.

a sign

For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” Rom 8:15


I think we want to adopt. It's all so confusing. One minute I think I know what I want to do, and the next minute I chaneg my mind. I need a sign. :-)

Lost

I'm diggin' the ABC show Lost on Wednesday nights. Finally a non-reality show I like! It's kind of creepy though. The only other non-reality shows I watch are Everybody Loves Raymond, Joan of Arcadia and 24 (which doesn't start until January).

How many more reality shows can there be? I still watch Survivor. I watched it from the very beginning. I like The Mole- but it's not on any more. I also watch The Apprentice and The Amazing Race. I'll watch some of the others occasionally too. Except for The Bachelor or any of those phony dating shows.

Still Waters

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Psalm 23

Went to support group last night. Don't know if I want to keep going. We sit around and commiserate with each other. After awhile it gets kind of pointless. If someone in the group had a success, I think deep down the rest of us wouldn't really be happy. I don't know. They are talking about having a Christmas party in December. I don't think I want to go.