The Lord grows us as He wishes.

How do you tell people that you are trying to adopt 5 children in a nine month time frame? I get so excited when I tell people because God has already worked in my heart, but I get very nervous for the hearer because they are so very nervous for us. Please don't be! I serve a mighty God who works ALL things together for His glory.

Three weeks ago I received a call from the state wondering if we would be interested in adopting three brothers who need a permanent home. At first I was very reluctant, but Jesse was overjoyed. It took two weeks for the Lord to show me that I need fear nothing because this is for His glory not mine. When I got the call the other day informing us that we were chosen to take these boys I was thrilled beyond speech. God chose us to take care of these little boys, what a privilege.

I don't feel worthy or competent in my mothering skills, but I am competent in the God I serve to never leave me or forsake me. This adventure that we are now on has nothing to do with us as individuals and everything to do with God and His name being proclaimed in our lives. I could not comprehend raising 8 (yes I said EIGHT) children without Jesus as my savior and Lord.

So, to answer the question, yes we are still seeking to adopt from Rwanda. We love that country and the people in it. I love the orphanage and the children in it. God would have to close that door, but if He did then I would be content because it's His door to close. I don't know what the future holds in detail, but I pray it's spent seeking Him first and serving Him all the days of my life.

Love, Jessica
P.S. I'm going to need a passenger van. To think I went from a red, convertible Cavalier to a 12 seat passenger van in 13 years is mind boggling.