Hello friends, here is an updated photo of the foster child room with a cleaned out and organized closet. Thanks goes out to Jody and Maria for giving us a great deal on the crib and changing table. All we had to do was walk across the street :) Donna your offer of a free crib was very sweet as well, but due to time and distance this was best. We think it all fits well together.

We had our home study last night with one of the sweetest Christian ladies ... love her already. She was such a joy to work with. She was open and honest and a definite bright light for Jesus. She prayed for us and had me and her in tears. It was a special evening. One thing I asked her was how much longer before we'll have our license and she said it could take up to a month to finish this process. I was disappointed at that answer, but I know it's all in God's timing. She said she would do her part to send in the report today, but then it will be in another person's hands before being sent to Columbia for the final write up and licensing. So we will continue to ready our heart and home.

I'd like to take this space to thank Lori and Jack Heckman for donating the high chair, stroller, bouncy seat, take along booster seat and many little boy clothes all for FREE. I want to thank Renee and Jack Biggers for donating a baby gate and safety bed rails also for FREE. Thank you to everyone who has contacted me to say you have things to donate ... we will get together on those items. I am so appreciative of your prayers. This is not going to be easy. Satan does not want these children coming into a Christian home where we will openly share about Jesus and his love to these children. This is a ministry and we are fighting an enemy. Pray for our family as we begin this journey. What a mission field ... these children will be coming from drug homes and abuse ... they not only need to hear of the Lord's love for them, but we will have an opportunity to be a light for their parents to see Jesus. We covet your prayers. Satan wants to seek and destroy and I truly believe he hits the children the hardest. Pray for these children, pray for your own children. Prayer works. Please pray for my Olivia who sprained her ankle this week. We took her for x-rays and the doctor said it could take 10 days or more to heal. Thanks.

While reading my Bible this morning I came across this verse that really touched my heart.
Psalm 20:4 "May He grant you according to your heart's desire, and fulfill all your purpose."
For many years my hearts desire was to have more children; now by being obedient to God's call to foster He is giving me the desire of my heart :) God is God. He knows best and will work out everything for not only His will but for our good. He loves me. He loves you.

Go be a blessing ...