Well, as it turns out, the rummage sale was a HUGE undertaking when you have over 50 families and people donate things! We got rid of so much stuff, but I so feel the way the disciples must have felt after Jesus produced more than enough food for the 5,000 and still had left overs.
Our garage was overfilling with items and as we tallied up, the total was over $2,200!! God is so awesome and we feel so blessed that so many of you had us in your prayers, came to support and buy some goods and dropped items off. Because the garage is still pretty full, we are contemplating doing another last bit this Thursday and Friday. A few of the families didn't even have time to drop off their things, and so we still have over 11 tables, a solid oak table and chair set, futon bunk bed, an old school antique couch, among other things. Our family needed a rest and some time to be away, and we were so blessed to go up to Lake of the Woods last weekend with our neighbors. It was beautiful, I will need to post some pictures!
The last couple weekends we had an emotional roller coaster, where in the end, we feel that God has stretched us beyond words and has increased our faith and trust in Him. I was very convicted of not trusting in Him and being so full of fear that things might fall through, or that I will have to come home and try again to explain to two very excited bigger siblings why it just didn't happen. I am confident moving forward with this mom, but life is messy. Adoption usually never stems from a great situation and there are people involved that are just outside of my control. So, we called on the saints for prayer and really feel encouraged with what He has done.
Lately, I have been reading Charlotte's Web to the kids, and I want to savor these times. I get so busy that I forget to just be quiet and let them tell me everything that is on their hearts. Tonight, Carter and I were talking about the changes that will be taking place here and asked if he had any questions. His most pressing question about the baby was this, "Can we teach her to do back flips off the diving board with me?" I said yes, maybe when she is 7 or 10 or something. He replied with, "Yeah, or maybe when she's 20." Yes, maybe.
Graycie has been so excited too, although she's not wondering about back flips. She wants to help feed and love on our little 'sweetie'. She doesn't refer to 'daughters' as daughters, but as 'sweetie's'. Its awesome. At four-years-old, she is very excited to share a room...I am hoping that it lasts a bit longer!
We are a week away from having a baby and I'm amazed that time has gone by so quickly. I will soon be signing off of some social media due to the nature of the adoption, but will hopefully keep up the blog!
Thank you for your prayers!
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