Step One... Check!

Objective #1 Has Been Accomplished!

April 6, 2009 marks the date we turn in our application to formally start the process of adopting the little girl God has for us in China!!! Through special gifts and a wedding honorarium, God provided the $550.00 we were waiting upon to turn our application into Bethany. We praise Him for His provision!

We will now wait for Bethany to contact us and initiate the home study. This could be anywhere from a week to four weeks from now. It will consist of interviews, a home assessment and... you guessed it... more paperwork! The home study will cost $2500.00 (document processing, social worker fees and other home study expenses). Fortunately, we will not have to pay this in one large sum, but in 3-4 increments. This next step involves a significant financial hurdle and we depend on God for every dime of provision.

We are excited to see how the Lord will provide at our ADOPTING FAITH BENEFIT EVENT - FRIDAY, MAY 8TH. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome! We have been overwhelmed by the efforts and support so many have offered to make this event happen, and extremely grateful! We hope you can join us! The silent auction should be a big hit - The generosity of the donated items is amazing! Here's just some of the incredible items:

• A week at a beach house in Kauai
• A weekend at a home on the coast of Cambria
• A weekend at a cabin near Pinecrest Lake
• A side of beef
• His and her bicycles from Oakdale Bike Shop
• A cord of firewood
• and many, many more...

So our next steps consist of:

(1) Waiting on Bethany to engage us on the home study

(2) Waiting on a decision from our first grant application (GGAM).

(3) Waiting on the results of the Benefit Event to provide the funds needed to move forward.

Did you notice the word "waiting'? We know that word will be a regular part of our journey :)

Psalm 37:7 - Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him...

Thank you for your prayers and support!

Love,

Chad & Rica