Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Grant money

Today we applied for two grants, we should find out within 120 days whether we will receive any monetary gifts for our adoption. Today is also the day that 9,600 hits have been made to our blog. I have noticed a lot of hits from France, Australia, UK, Italy, Sweden and the USA. I am guessing the USA is friends and family. Friends we have made along the adoption journey who are also adopting. We are still patiently waiting, but it is very hard. Are there any healthy referrals out there, anyone?
We have been praying and watching what is going on in Haiti and especially feel terrible for the orphans that are living outside of their orphanages without food and the children who have become orphans because of the earthquake disaster last week. Unbelievable that they had another earthquake today!! It is so frustrating that many of us have donated to the relief effort, yet many still haven't received food or medical attention because the stuff can't get into them. My prayer is that during this difficult time many will come to know the Lord and see him working through the people who are his hands and feet. I also pray for the families who are waiting for their children to come to the USA and are being delayed because of this horrible event.
I pray for you my son, I pray that God is surrounding you with his angels, that you feel his love and peace. That you are comforted when in need and that you are physically and spiritually safe. I miss you and wish you were home with us snuggling under the blanket reading books with us. The girls have loved our new electric blankets and want to read in my bed at night after dinner before they go to bed. It has been so fun, but makes me realize we should have gotten a king size bed instead of a queen.
James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

1 comment:

amie said...

Celeste, were the grants tons of paperwork and do you mind sharing any info about them? You can send it to my email (amiehowe@gmail.com) if you do not mind. I do not want to cause competition for you but would love to see what is out there. My brother in law is an airforce pilot and has been flying nonstop supplies to Hati. I am so proud of him. He is on alret and flying more than he is sleeping. Thank god for our troops and pray they are kept safe.