Hello? Hello? Anyone out there? I had almost forgotten about my blog, but logged on today just to see how long it had been since I posted and it's been nearly 6 months! Yikes! I've got a lot of updating to do.
In October, Tim went to Catalyst conference in ATL and heard a few people speak on the issue of worldwide orphans. God used that moment to break Tim's heart for children- but he had to come home and convince me to jump on board. He started talking to me about God doing "something" whild he was gone but I just knew it couldn't be as big of a deal as he was acting like (afterall, I'm the one with the crazy ideas). When he finally spilled the beans, I was pretty shocked but excited to see what God had in store for us. We sought God's will for our lives through prayer, scripture (and memorized James 1:27), and wise counsel. Initially, we spoke with a few adoption agencies but just didn't sense that was what God had for us. So, I called DCFS and a case worker came over and after a month of intense classes, we were well on our way to being foster parents. There was one child that we were able to keep for a weekend and had the option of adopting her. That same week, we took a pregnancy test and it was POSITIVE!
At that point, we knew we had to take a step back and really find out what God wanted us to do. It was a heartbreaking decision, but we came to the conclusion that we are definitely called to adopt a child, it's just not right now. The little girl was a sweet little baby with the most beautiful blue eyes and captivating smile, but we know that her current foster mother (who has had her since birth) is a wonderful woman and is taking great care of her.
Now we are focusing on preparing Eli to be a big brother (he has no clue what's coming!) and to continue following God wherever He leads.
Tim is doing great at work; he started a college worship service on Sunday nights called The Gathering; most weeks we have about 50 students. He's working on planning an international mission trip at the end of 2010 (I won't be able to go since the baby will be so young) and has so much on the calendar for the students.
My sewing business is going quite well. It seems to go in spurts of craziness and then a lull- right now I'm in one of those crazy spurts (Tim will confirm that it really is making me crazy!).
Eli is as curious as a mischievious kitten; this past week he stuck a 4 inch screw in his nose and the next day at school put graham cracker pieces in his nose. Everything long an skinny is a "tarrr" to him (his word for guitar). He plays songs on spatulas, yard sticks, and the remote control. We are done with diapers during the day, but still have an occasional accident and he has to wear a daiper at night. His cute little bottom looks so funny in his tiny little underpants (which are hard to find in his size!).
That's all I've got for now. A couple from church is coming over for dinner and it still looks like a state of emergency in my living room
I'll try to blog more often, my friends!
In Christ,
Gwenny
