This update is long, and 2-3 weeks ago I wouldn't have anticipated sharing this, but here we go....
Over the last couple of years, Brandon and I have talked and prayed about moving to a place where we could have some land. When we returned from vacation at the beginning of August, our neighbor/friend mentioned that she may have someone who’d want to look at our home if we were interested. After talking it over, Brandon and I agreed that we’d be willing to show the house and see what happened. During those days prior to our showing, Hebrews 11:8 and 9 were running through my mind....By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. I contemplated if the Lord was speaking to me, or if it was me creating something that wasn’t there? Was HE asking us to leave a home we love, and step out in faith?? We prepared for the showing (Monday the 14th), while looking for land, or homes on land, and had no success. The night before our showing Brandon shared that he felt, "if we didn’t have a place to go, he didn't want to pack up his family and move". So, I went to bed that night thinking this was likely over and we’d stay put after-all. I woke up the morning of our showing, had a cup of tea, and started my reading. My reading that morning just happened to be Hebrews 11:8-10! The same verses that were running through my mind earlier that week. My heart skipped a beat! I sent my reading off to Brandon and said...”I think we might be moving, honey” The buyers came through that evening and made us a generous offer the same night. We then spent the rest of the week trying to find a rental place that would take our 3 dogs, fit our family, and our new little one to come. As the week was coming to a close, we were weary and tired, and the opportunities of us finding a rental weren't looking promising. We had to meet certain criteria spelled out by our social work agency for our adoption and that just wasn't happening. Then, God again provided in some truly miraculous ways!! Our buyers offered up rental assistance, AND a new rental came on the market (that day) that just happened to be right across the street from our very dear friends!!! Their son is one of Wyatt and Hadley’s best friends! What were the "odds"?! 😉 We were watching Gods hand move on our behalf. We’ve since had the inspection, signed the final agreement, and providing all continues to go well, we’re moving in September, to a town-home in Zionsville. Our hope is to stay there until we find either land to build on, or land with a home on it. It has been a whirlwind to say the least over the last couple of weeks! But even with all the ups and downs, He has provided every. single. step of the way.
Over the last couple of years, Brandon and I have talked and prayed about moving to a place where we could have some land. When we returned from vacation at the beginning of August, our neighbor/friend mentioned that she may have someone who’d want to look at our home if we were interested. After talking it over, Brandon and I agreed that we’d be willing to show the house and see what happened. During those days prior to our showing, Hebrews 11:8 and 9 were running through my mind....By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. I contemplated if the Lord was speaking to me, or if it was me creating something that wasn’t there? Was HE asking us to leave a home we love, and step out in faith?? We prepared for the showing (Monday the 14th), while looking for land, or homes on land, and had no success. The night before our showing Brandon shared that he felt, "if we didn’t have a place to go, he didn't want to pack up his family and move". So, I went to bed that night thinking this was likely over and we’d stay put after-all. I woke up the morning of our showing, had a cup of tea, and started my reading. My reading that morning just happened to be Hebrews 11:8-10! The same verses that were running through my mind earlier that week. My heart skipped a beat! I sent my reading off to Brandon and said...”I think we might be moving, honey” The buyers came through that evening and made us a generous offer the same night. We then spent the rest of the week trying to find a rental place that would take our 3 dogs, fit our family, and our new little one to come. As the week was coming to a close, we were weary and tired, and the opportunities of us finding a rental weren't looking promising. We had to meet certain criteria spelled out by our social work agency for our adoption and that just wasn't happening. Then, God again provided in some truly miraculous ways!! Our buyers offered up rental assistance, AND a new rental came on the market (that day) that just happened to be right across the street from our very dear friends!!! Their son is one of Wyatt and Hadley’s best friends! What were the "odds"?! 😉 We were watching Gods hand move on our behalf. We’ve since had the inspection, signed the final agreement, and providing all continues to go well, we’re moving in September, to a town-home in Zionsville. Our hope is to stay there until we find either land to build on, or land with a home on it. It has been a whirlwind to say the least over the last couple of weeks! But even with all the ups and downs, He has provided every. single. step of the way.
So the adoption....This move does affect our adoption timing. When a family moves amidst an adoption, and I’m sure most aren’t crazy enough to do it, 
😉 they have to have a homestudy update done on their new property. The update gets sent off to China, and then we will also do a USCIS update as well. According to our agency, this will potentially delay us approx 2 months. After speaking with them, they will likely not give us a referral/match until after the update. This is due to a concern that we wouldn’t meet the 3 month travel deadline. So, a little more waiting is ahead, but not without purpose!!! The God who orchestrated this has certainly gone before us on the backside as well! We're excited to follow along on the journey He has set before us. 
We know it won't be easy...But He is faithful!
😉 they have to have a homestudy update done on their new property. The update gets sent off to China, and then we will also do a USCIS update as well. According to our agency, this will potentially delay us approx 2 months. After speaking with them, they will likely not give us a referral/match until after the update. This is due to a concern that we wouldn’t meet the 3 month travel deadline. So, a little more waiting is ahead, but not without purpose!!! The God who orchestrated this has certainly gone before us on the backside as well! We're excited to follow along on the journey He has set before us. We know it won't be easy...But He is faithful!
Love,
Robin
Robin
Wow, Robin! I am just now catching up with your blog! Sounds like a lot going on! Approximately when will you travel?
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy! I wish we knew. We're not matched yet, but hoping it will be this fall or winter. Travel is said to take approx 2-3 months from match, so it still could be this winter but we just really aren't sure until match.
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