It's been a while

I know it's been a while since I updated, we've had a lot going on it seems like.  We finally got all our paperwork submitted, all our doctors appointments done, and sent everything off.  Now,we are waiting to find out when our home study will be.  This is where everything is going to get a little tougher.  Up to this point, everything has been on our time table.  We controlled when we finished our paperwork, we controlled when to schedule appointments, we called the shots.  Now, Bethany will tell us when they will come and do our home study and home safety inspection.  But, this is also where some fun begins. 

As many of you are probably already aware, Running for Baby Stites, a 5K fundraiser, is scheduled for August 26th.  To say that Andy and I are excited would be a huge understatement.  We are so grateful and humbled by what our friends are doing for us that neither one of us can find any words that seem to be good enough. I don't want to name any names specifically because I am afraid that I would leave someone out. They know who they are and they will forever hold a very special place in my heart.  I get on FB every day and look at the comments that are posted, I have messages nearly every day, some from dear friends and some from total strangers, encouraging us and reaffirming our decision to adopt.  We are so thankful to have family and friends who support us. 

Right now, we need prayers.  Prayers for a successful fundraiser.  Prayers for a quick process.  Prayers for patience.  Someone told me once  that God doesn't give us patience, He gives us opportunities to exercise patience.  I like things done now and done my way so this will definitely be an opportunity for me.  Please be praying for our birthmother also.  We don't know who she is or where she is.  Pray that she gets the medical attention and the emotional care she needs during this time.  Pray for us as this will be a scary, emotional, overwhelming, exciting, and somewhat trying time for us all. 

Again, HUGE "THANK YOU" to those who have worked, and are still working, so hard to get this 5K going!  Again, we are grateful and excited about it.  We cannot wait!