Bony bottoms.
Ouch!
Foot rides were a nice idea, but I think I'd rather play more Florida.
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About Me
- Missy @ finding bright spots
- Midwest, United States
- First, I am a daughter of the King – a sinner saved and redeemed because of Jesus. I am a wife to my amazing husband of almost 12 years and a stay at home mom to five precious and active children ages 8 and under (which also leads me to be chef, nurse, teacher, trash collector, housekeeper, historian, counselor, referee, and activities director.) I am a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a neighbor, and a friend. Some of my bright spots are found by spending time with the people I love, traveling, bargain shopping (especially CVSing), talking about adoption, playing with spreadsheets (yes, I know I’m strange), and creating a home that is a peaceful respite from this crazy world.
Who's Who in the Retelling of Our Congo Journey
- Barb - David's wife; our amazing escort
- David - an American pastor, Barb's husband, our amazing escort
- Diana - our American Attorney, named after Wonder Woman's real name...she's just that amazing!
- Gretchen - an American missionary living in DRC
- James - our awesome translator who is fluent in five languages
- Mama Grace - Blake and Lauren's foster mother
- Pastor Peter - the Congolese pastor who helped facilitate our adoption, named after the Peter in the Bible, because he was our rock just like Peter was
- Tim - a Canadian missionary living in DRC
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Our Adoption Journey
After years of talking about adoption...
1/19/10 - I tell my girlfriends our conclusion is, "God will just have to put a baby on our doorstep!" I arrive home and there's a Facebook message that orphans from Haiti will be one hour away by the end of the week and need homes!
1/20/10 - Haiti orphan dead end. We feel discouraged and begin seriously researching other options. Still feel led nowhere. More discouragement.
1/27/10 - Girlfriend mentions a new adoption seminar
1/28/10 - Girlfriend attends seminar and calls to tell me about Congo. I couldn't sleep. Hubby and I feel instant connection to this place and these children.
2/2/10 - Attend that adoption seminar my girlfriend went to - a local agency doing Congolese adoptions
2/3/10 - Very long conversation with Jilma of Our Family Adoptions
2/15/10 - Initial application turned in to Our Family Adoptions
2/16/10 - Initial application accepted, another chat with Jilma about next steps (find a home study provider)
2/23/10 - Sent in application for home study
3/2/10 - First meeting with home study provider
3/9/10 - Paperwork submitted to home study provider
3/14 - 3/28 - Series of meetings with social worker
3/27 - First referral!!
4/1 - Second referral!!
1/19/10 - I tell my girlfriends our conclusion is, "God will just have to put a baby on our doorstep!" I arrive home and there's a Facebook message that orphans from Haiti will be one hour away by the end of the week and need homes!
1/20/10 - Haiti orphan dead end. We feel discouraged and begin seriously researching other options. Still feel led nowhere. More discouragement.
1/27/10 - Girlfriend mentions a new adoption seminar
1/28/10 - Girlfriend attends seminar and calls to tell me about Congo. I couldn't sleep. Hubby and I feel instant connection to this place and these children.
2/2/10 - Attend that adoption seminar my girlfriend went to - a local agency doing Congolese adoptions
2/3/10 - Very long conversation with Jilma of Our Family Adoptions
2/15/10 - Initial application turned in to Our Family Adoptions
2/16/10 - Initial application accepted, another chat with Jilma about next steps (find a home study provider)
2/23/10 - Sent in application for home study
3/2/10 - First meeting with home study provider
3/9/10 - Paperwork submitted to home study provider
3/14 - 3/28 - Series of meetings with social worker
3/27 - First referral!!
4/1 - Second referral!!
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