Here comes the stirring . . .

I knew this would happen. :)

It's time to start again. The need is just TOO GREAT to ignore. And, my desire is growing . . . and growing . . . and growing . . .

Here are the questions swirling through my brain these days:

* When should we start the adoption process again? (Nate and I have talked about this fall/winter, just so you know. YAY!!!!)

* What agency should we use? (so pleased with our agency . . . just looking at all the options for round 2.)

* Should we consider domestic adoption, adoption from another country, or adoption from Ethiopia again? (p.s. We have agreed that we would love for Jordan to have a sibling from Africa, so they can share so many things in common that we may not be able to offer as parents, but does this mean only Ethiopia??? We don't know.)

* Should we fundraise for this adoption, apply for grants only, take out loans, wait until we've saved more, and on, and on, and on . . . . ??? (I love that God owns the whole universe and will get all the glory in how He provides for this next adoption, just like He did for the last one.)

* Should we adopt an infant, a toddler, an older child? Should we be open to a sibling group? A boy? A girl? Twins??? (In my mind, you just put, "We are open to whatever God has for us," on your application. However, that's not exactly how the paperwork goes....)

. . . and the questions go on and on and on.

"Trust in the Lord will all of your heart. Lean not on your own understandings (Stefany). In all of your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight!"

Here's to seeing what the next chapter looks like as we follow Jesus' leading! :) Yay! Can't wait!!!!