I just wanted to give everyone an update on Ethiopia news. Today, August 8th, Ethiopia closed its courts due to the annual "rainy season". We're not sure when they will open back up for business, but it is predicted to be around the end of September, or the beginning of October. Our adoption agency will still receive referrals though, they just won't be setting any court dates or travel dates until the courts reopen. We are praying that our referral call will be soon.

We also have been informed that some of the orphanages that our adoption agency receives referrals from have closed. We also have been informed that they received contracts from other orphanages though and will be receiving referrals soon from them. We're keeping the faith that God has chosen the most perfect little man for us. We are waiting very patiently. Please pray for the famine in Somalia and Kenya, it just breaks my heart to see those children on the news.

Rob and I are still on the waiting list to adopt our son from Ethiopia. We have really learned what patience is all about. We have officially been on the "waiting list" now for 4 1/2 months. We love God so much, and know that this is what He wants us to do. We just want to share with everyone and keep you all updated with this awesome journey we're going through.

I am trying to put this blog together, please bear with me...