One More Step

Most of you have been following our adoption story for awhile, some of you for years and others over the last several months. Emily and I want to say a huge word of THANK YOU for your prayers for us over this season, as well as give you a quick update. We honestly could not have walked through this process without the support of so many who have patiently walked with us through this.

Here's where we are -

Most of you know that over a month ago, we had a hearing that we won by God's grace. Basically this opened the door for us to be the only couple to move forward in adopting these kids we've been promised for over two years. This was a HUGE step and gave us so much hope. 

Since that hearing, we've been waiting for all the paperwork to be signed and a bunch of legal things to be worked out. The great news is that most of that has happened now. We have so much to be thankful to the Lord for in getting us to this point.

So now, we would like to ask your prayers again. As far as I understand it, we only have one (yes, just ONE) step left before the kids are able to move into our home. Simply this - We are waiting for a signature from a judge. This could literally happen any day now, and we are incredibly excited! So please, pray for expediency with all this, so we can begin this transition for these children and work to help them feel loved and a part of our family.  

Thank you so much for your prayers. We can't wait to let you know the good news!

3 comments:

  1. So happy for you both! No two people deserve this more than you guys!!!! Praying this happens quickly!

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  2. your perseverance is amazing, your parenting will be awesome and your family will be full and loving and God blessed. You will have a fantastic story and a beautiful ministry that God will use in ways only He can. Your obedience will bring you blessings. I pray that all you have been through will show itself to be God's handiwork in order to accomplish great things for Him in and through you and others whose lives you touch. Adoption blessings to you both and Godspeed. Karen

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  3. Soooo happy for you, Em and Joel!!! We wait with you in anticipation and excitement of how God weaves His tapestry to bring you these precious children. Your diligence and patience is so inspiring. We ❤️ You and can't WAIT to see pics of your new family!!!! Debbie and Sam

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