Where we are Now!

It's been a challenging few weeks for us. After our last post, we received a call from Jacksonville. We had been selected for a 7 year old boy. It was out of the blue. We were shocked. Within a few days, we had various email exchanges and a large conference call with his caseworkers and therapists. We were hopeful this would be it! It was an emotional week for us. Through much prayer, tears, and wise counsel, God showed us that this boy was not meant for our family.
It was a difficult realization to come to because we so desire to be a family
for hurting children. We know God has special families for each special child.

In the meantime, a hurricane blew by us and we're still waiting....

We're now in the waiting process to see if we will be matched with an 11 year old child here in Hillsborough county. The waiting in between the phone calls and emails are the most difficult. It makes it hard to plan for things like holidays or vacations because we just don't know if we'll have 1, 2, 3, or no more to add to our plans. This whole process has sure took Mallory's planning gene for a ride! We're truly living the words of the sweet song, One Day at a Time, Sweet Jesus! It is our hope and prayer that we'll have big news to share in our next update, but if not, we'll just keep living one day at a time.

Love and thanks to all of our prayer warriors out there. Thank you for the sweet notes of encouragement, chats, and hugs. Words can not express our gratefulness for your support. We love all of you!!!

Kevin & Mallory

From Focus on the Family
Not every family is called to adopt.  But helping support adoptive families is nearly as important as welcoming a child into your home.  Unfortunately, many families don't receive the support from friends and family they desperately need.  The good news is that help is as easy as cooking, cleaning, childcare and prayer.

At Focus on the Family, we recognize that adoptive families need the support of those around them.  That's why we created "Wrapping around Adoptive Families," a simple resource that provides practical tips for helping families.  It's built on the idea of W.R.A.P.:
                                        W - Wrestle in prayer
                                        R - Respite care
                                        A - Acts of service
                                        P - Promises of God

If you or your church is interested in supporting the adoptive families in your community, consider downloading or ordering copies of this resource.  We've also provided bulletin inserts and posters to promote within your community.  All it takes is connecting the gifts and talents around you with families in need.  So what are you waiting for?  Start Wrapping now!
  
Download the Wrap Booklet Here