It is that time again! Time to tackle one of our most commonly received questions.
Today's question: I hear you guys talk about "her," have you been matched with your adoptive daughter?
Answer: We have not yet been matched with our wonderful, beautiful adoptive daughter. Frankly, this is a relief to me at this point in our fundraising. I could not imagine getting an email announcing that we have been matched with a child in Ethiopia who needs a family and then not be able to go and get her because we are not far enough along in fundraising. Very few things rock parents deep to the core, and not being able to "provide" for your children would be one of them. I couldn't imagine the emotional toil Josh and I would experience looking at our daughter's picture, knowing that she was waiting for us on the other side of the world, but not having the money to go and get her. So, for this reason we have decided to engage in a full out fundraising phase of adoption first. Then, when we are about 3/4 of the way to our goal we will begin the home study, paperwork and application portion of the adoption. This is when we get on the list to be matched with a waiting child.
When I talk about "her" it is because Josh and I will be applying to adopt a female who is 0-12 months old. It feels more personal to say "her" than "our future child." Using that terminology helps us pray for her. It also is nice to talk to Noah about his "little sister", instead of his "future sibling."
I think that is about it for that question! :) Short and sweet this time.
Please keep praying with us, specifically for patience, a reassurance in God's timing and praying against discouragement. We are so grateful for you all who support us with your prayers and your resources.
Blessings!
oh- and don't forget! We are still rockin' the Village Key fundraiser! Tell your friends in the Michiana area to get one Here: http://thevillagekey.com/rohde
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