My first thought was we're going to lose our baby. Oh, the agony. I couldn't breathe. Carl was, as would be expected after nearly 10 years with the same company, devastated and in total shock. After a frantic phone call to our agency in tears, we received a wonderful call of encouragement and support. We've never doubted how wonderful Holt International was as an International Adoption Agency, but they have cemented their place in our hearts as more than an agency. They have rocked!!
Yes, we are overwhelmed and have no idea how we're going to pay for our adoption at this point BUT as long as Carl can secure a job of any kind (even helping out at my family's farm) with a very modest income within the next 30 days our process will not be impacted. We are still coming to get ya, baby girl! We will have to update our I800a paperwork with current employment within that 30 day mark so as to not impact our timeline and everything else.
Carl has already had an interview and has two more lined up for this next week, all of which have been very promising especially with his great work history. We've had such wonderful support from so many friends and family who have been praying for and encouraging us through this big bump in the road. We know and we trust that God's plan is bigger than our own. He's shown us over and over and over that He is in control of even the smallest of details. A job loss is not outside of his power. A new job is definitely not outside of his control and care and love for us. An unlikely adoption referral with the most perfect little girl for our family is absolutely within his power and HIS plan and HIS perfect timing.
While a job loss at this point in our adoption process feels pretty insurmountable, its NOT! We are moving forward bolding with our plans and trust that God has this all figured out. We'll just keep walking (and paper-chasing) for our special little girl...who just happened to have to get shots this week, she obviously wasn't happy (second from the left)-- :(
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We're doing a supplement 3 right now. No big deal. Just more paperwork.
You guys are awesome! Keep pluggin'!
Beth ~ I just want you to know that we have been praying for your family since last week when Valerie gave me the head-up about your hubby's job loss. I feel total peace in my heart that God will provide, and that bigger and better things are in store for your future. Talk about a test of faith, but that I KNOW you have, and I'm so excited for what your future holds and for Hope to join you family.
I really wasn't all that surprised to hear about the job loss. I've seen this happen over and over and over again in Christian adoptions. I believe it's because Satan doesn't want to see any of these precious children come home, and if he can't stop us, he is going to do whatever he can in his power to at least throw up some road blocks to make the road a bit more difficult to travel. But the awesome news about that, is as Christians we KNOW that he is under our feet, and that NO weapons formed up against us will prosper, and any that rise, will FALL, in Jesus' name!! <>< I know there are going to be some big praise reports in your future, as I trust God will provide Carl with just the right job for him and for your family's needs!
Sending love and hugs your way, and keeping you close in thoughts and prayer!
OXO,
Tanya