This week...

I've had such an amazing week!

First of all...I'm THRILLED to report that 57 puzzle pieces have been sponsored! Kyle and I are so grateful for the generosity of our friends and loved ones. It has been such a blessing to write names on the back of each sponsored piece!

Here's some more wonderful news...this week family members that we love dearly gave us a check to cover our most recent adoption expenses. That's $2000 for the home study, $1125 for post-placement visits, $700 for our USCIS I-1600 application and $130 for fingerprinting. How amazing is that?! This means that everything we save, raise and earn can go toward our next group of expenses which will total $7700 and be due at the end of the year.

Then...yesterday I decided to sell some old gold jewelry and put the money toward some of our upcoming adoption expenses. Two little rings that had been collecting dust brought in $280! The cash was great but my conversation with the jeweler was even better. When I explained what the money would be used for, the jeweler asked where we are adopting from and how we chose Ethiopia. When I started to explain, he interrupted and said, "It sounds like you got a call from the Lord." He was a believer and he went on to give me great words of encouragement for our journey. I was so blessed by my visit to that jewelry store. I know it was once again precious confirmation from the Lord.

Wait a minute...I'm not done yet! After my visit to the jeweler, I got a much needed haircut. When it was time to pay, my stylist refused my payment and asked me to put it toward our adoption expenses instead. So kind and such a blessing!

God continues to amaze us with His provision! He also continues to teach us through this process. Please pray that we would remain faithful and totally dependent on Him!