Oh the goodness of it all...

We have everything in our possession for our Dossier paperwork except the report from USCIS in New Orleans. We go Tuesday for our fingerprints, then we will just wait for that report to come in. After we get that, we are good to go.

When we first began the paperwork process we were told it would take anywhere from 3-6 months to compile and complete the Dossier. Tuesday will be 3 months exactly from when we received the Dossier guidelines/information. So, I feel that we've been pretty quick in getting everything together.

I've burned the candle at both ends, hurried around, and basically have wasted no time. I've made phone call after phone call and sent email upon email. Basically, I've been productive and busy. Now, I will again relinquish the control and put it all in God's hands and wait. Just wait. I've hurried to get to this point. Now we wait.

I've mentioned before about the delays in New Orleans and that it's quite possible that we may have to wait 2 months or so to get the report back from them. I certainly hope not because that will push everything back. But, this will all be in God's hands. If He feels it is necessary for us to wait 2 months, then so be it. But, I will pray for favor and believe for quickness every step of the way!!

We brought our paperwork to church this morning and had our kids in Club Faith lay hands on it and agree with us for favor. They have walked with us every step of the way through the past 9 years of our lives. They have prayed for us through all of our pain during our losses. Even though they can't comprehend or totally understand our pain, they are super sensitive to our feelings and emotions. They love us with an unconditional love. We pour into them week in and week out. For some of them, from divorced homes or unstable homes, we are some of the only constant and consistent people that they see in their lives. And for many of them, we are certainly the only people who can show them the love of Jesus.

We sweat, breath, drink, eat and live children's ministry. And let me tell you, Jesus absolutely knew what He was saying when he said, "unless you come unto me like a little child..." because they know that if they believe God it will happen. Their hearts and their spirits are pure. For them, there is no such thing as doubt. God said it, and they believe it...it's that simple. Oh the sweet goodness that encompasses a room full of children praying, believing and agreeing...for anything. Children's ministry is absolutely amazing.

It was so precious to see 150-200 kids this morning praying for our paperwork...and agreeing for us to have favor. One thing I know for sure, regardless of the outcome...we are certainly blessed.

God, we continue to pray for favor. You know the last hurdle that we must cross before we can get our Dossier logged in. You also know every detail of every aspect of this process. You thought this out and planned this out a long, long time ago. Thank you for allowing all things to work together for good. And in your word it says where two or more are gathered in your name...God we definitely have the "or more" part covered. Thank you for blessing...everything.