I remember why........

Sorry that it has been awhile. It seems like the last time I update you all we had decided to go with the Lighthouse adoption agency. And while I still think they are an amazing agency we have decided not to go with them. So begins the reason of I remember why.......

So last month we went to an adoption round table at a church in Liberty, MO. During the round table they had a lady from MBCH, which is the Missouri Baptist Children's Home. She was talking about foster care and adoption. This entire presentation I just felt God pressing on me this is the way you need to go. This is what I have planned out for you and Matt. And it made me think back to why at the young age of 6, I said I wanted to adopt. It wasn't just to raise a child, but I wanted to help children give them a home. I thought then and still think now that everyone should have a family to love and care for them.

So Matt and I requested more information and we prayed and talked about the situation. We met with Dawn Hensely from the organization last week and without a doubt know that this is the direction God has led us. Not only will we someday find our forever family but we will get to Minister to so many amazing kids as the process goes along.

Now comes the fun part we start the foster classes at the end of the month. For the next 10 weeks for 3 hours on Tuesday nights we start our classes. Its very exciting and by the end of August we should have our first placements. So now we just have to get our house ready, buy stuff, and pray. We have decided that we are willing to take in 1-3 kids(siblings), can be the ages of newborn to 8, and either boy or girl. Yes we have been thinking oh my... what if we get 3 kids to start. But we know that God's hand is in this and he will provide.

My sister has been so wonderful giving us clothing that she doesn't need, my friend T is giving us a bed(so amazing of her and her family), and we already have 2 others. Just need to get mattresses, which should be easy. And if we end up with a baby we have a ton of baby type things from Matt's brother from over the years. I can't wait to start garage selling and picking up more stuff. We didn't realize how much we would need, mainly because we didn't know that most kids come only with the clothes on their backs. I know it so sad. Poor things.

One of the things I am planning on doing is crocheting more and having a blanket ready for each child, that way when they leave us they will have something to take with them to remember us by. And know that they are loved. I can't wait to begin this EPIC, yes I said EPIC journey! Matt and I look forward to meeting each of the children we will be welcoming into our home.

LOTS OF LOVE!!!! ---Dana