An Update on our Adoption

We just wanted to give everyone an update as to how things are going and how you can continue to pray for our upcoming adoption. We have continuously been amazed by God's provision for us with this adoption. When we started this journey back in August we had no idea how we were going to pay for this adoption but God knew. One of the first things He had orchestrated for us was to be in a church that came along side of us in our adventure. Without them, we realize that this adoption would not have been possible. We have been blown away by their support. God calls us to fulfill James 1:27, "care for orphans in their distress..."but not all are called to adopt. Some are called to pray, some to give financially, and some to adopt. Please know that your support has been the hands and feet of Jesus to this little boy in Africa who still has know idea that he has a family waiting for him here in the states.

So this is where things stand as of now. We are still waiting for a court date. We are hoping to hear that we have one scheduled soon. It normally takes 4-8 weeks to get a court date. The court date is normally scheduled for about 3 weeks later. If we pass court the first time which has not been the norm lately, we would travel about 6 weeks later. Right now we are probably going to be traveling some time in April. Please pray for the timing of all of this. Seth's wedding is June 4 so we would love to have him home and settled for a month or so before traveling to Florida. Also, Doug is off for almost the entire month of April so that would be perfect. As I type this though my heart cry is not my will but thy will be done!! God's plans are always so much better than mine anyways:)

Now onto the financial part of our journey. We will need about $6000 in order to travel. Right now we have about $1500 of that amount. I still have about 125 cookbooks to sell. If you would like to sell some or purchase one, please let me know. Also Lifesong for Orphans is a non profit ministry that has come alongside of us and set up an account where people can make tax-deductible donations to help cover our adoption cost. I am posting the letter here so that if you are interested in making a donation you will have the information. Doug is teaching as much as possible at the Cleveland Clinic Paramedic program in order to make extra money. I am also continuing to babysit. All of the money that I make from that goes straight to our adoption fund.

So here is how to pray:
1. Pray for our boy. Pray that he continue to stay healthy. Pray that God would comfort him for his remaining time in the orphanage. Pray for all of my "adoption" friends who will be traveling to pick up their children in the coming weeks. They will get to love on him for us and bring us back lots of pictures:)
2. Pray for financial provision.
3. Pray for peace and endurance for us through this process. We truly want to honor God in how we walk this out.

If you would like to participate financially please mail your tax-deductible contribution to the following and write Robinson #1092 adoption in the memo with check made out to Lifesong. The address is:

Lifesong for Orphans
PO Box 40/202 N Ford St
Gridley, IL 61744