So, almost one year later after Chloes prayers began, we attended our first Bethany Information meeting. A month or so later we began our homestudy with our awesome caseworker, Belinda. Then came the dossier, lots and lots of paperwork! On July 25, our dossier arrived in Ethiopia and we can't wait to get our referral of a little child 3mo. to 3 years old.
Well, while we are waiting we are in the planning stages for a Peder Eide benefit concert with 4 other families. We are hoping to raise awareness about the needs of the orphans in the world. We are so excited to have support from Bethany for this event, and many other sponsors to help make this take place! I just have to quick share how Peder Eide happens to be coming! On Aug. 10 2008 we went to worship on the waterfront with Peder Eide in concert (He is Awesome) We were camping at the conference grounds that week, and before we left for the concert, I had said to Chris: wouldn't it be neat if Peder Eide could sing at this benefit? Chris, replies with "God will make it clear if we are supposed to ask him" Well...... halfway into the concert Peder Eide shares that he just came home one week ago with his adopted son from Ethiopia! Of course I looked at Chris and said "there's your clear answer!!" So we did ask and he did respond excitedly and we even got to see his pictures on his laptop of his son and trip to Ethiopia. So here we go again in faith with this benefit concert and He keeps opening the doors! To hear Peder Eide, click on the youtube picture on this blog in the upper right hand side. The benefit concert is on Thurs. November 13 at 7pm at Fellowship church in Hudsonville. Everyone is invited!
We have to say too, it is amazing after entering this adoption process and feeling kind of alone, how many awesome and encouraging people God has put in our paths. Also, the many we have met who have already adopted or that are in the process, it is amazing to see their faith, hear their stories, and see how they have been blessed through it all. They are such an encouragement to us!
God is good. all the time
All the time. God is good
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6 comments:
Chris and Michelle,
I dont know what brought me to your blog, but somehow I stumbled upon it!!! This is truly amazing and what an incredible act of God and a blessing!!! We are definatly praying for you as you go thru this process, and that you will be able to bring this precious little "Child of God" home real soon!!!"
Hi guys!
We are so excited for you all! What an awesome journey and story and we can't wait to see who God will put into your already beautiful family!
Thank you for sharing your story again and updating the blog! We will continue to track with you guys and continue to pray! You guys are awesome! We will also be praying for the concert as well! How cool is God?!!!
Blessings Friends,
The Smith Family
Chris and Michelle,
Whenever Tom would write an update about our adoption process, he always ended with Peder's words that you ended your post with--God is good, all the time, all the time, God is good.
It brought back many memories, reading about how God is leading you to adopt! His timing is perfect.
Chris and Michelle- It was neat to hear your story about how God led you to adoption. We are hoping to come to the concert with Ruby on Nov. 13. We would love to connect with you again!
Kelli and Mark TenHaken
Chris and Michelle, Carmen and I have been praying that soon you will be getting your referal. We know that waiting is the hardest part of the Journey. We asked God serveral time along the way, Why is this taking so long lord? We can tell you that the wait is well worth it. "Hang in there". We are leaving in two days to pick up Anjali from India, We both and not explain how wonderful this feels. So we will continue to pray for patience for your family as we wait to see his plan unfold and until he brings your little child into your family. We can not wait to meet this little one and introduce Anjali to you family. Thank you for the friendship and for following God's calling to take care of the orphan's James 1:27.
"Keep The Faith"
Love The Diekevers Family
Thank you for sharing this piece! It is very helpful and informative. Would love to see more updates from you.
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