"I will not leave you as orphans..." - John 14:18
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!!


As mentioned in previous posts, EagerHands owner, Lora, who makes beautiful necklaces as well as many other "vintage" creations and sells them on her Etsy.com shop, has so graciously offered to donate 15% of all sales during the month of August to our adoption fund!!  

AND TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF AUGUST!!  

So...if you're interested...check out Lora's shop by clicking here!  And feel free to shop until your heart is content!!  Remember Christmas is just around the corner AND I'm sure that those important women in your life would love to receive one of Lora's creations for her birthday or anniversary!  

Happy shopping and many blessings!

Friday, August 19, 2011

August Waitlist Numbers!

It's that time again...


And while it's only been four months of waiting, it seems like an eternity!  We officially began our adoption on September 27, 2010, yet it was on our hearts long before this.  So, it seems like we've been waiting for such a long time.  Each day, however, as we try to wait in patience, we are reminded of God's perfect timing, and that He is leading us to the child He has already chosen for us.  


While we wait, we've been having lots of summer fun...

Ella learning to ride her bike!
Reno Rodeo


Ella's first real sushi.
First time rollerskating!


Avery!


Camping - Look at that face!







Avery...trying to keep up with her big sister!
Avery's 4th birthday!!
It's been quite a summer!


So...without further adieu, here are our new numbers:

Girl:
April - 93
May - 81
June - 81
July - 74
August - 70

Boy:
April - 73
May - 64
June - 62
July - 56
August - 52

Siblings:
April - 41
May - 34
June - 35 
July - 29
August - 28


To keep you all up-to-date:
At the beginning of the month, we learned that the Ethiopian government closed down several orphanages in the southern region of Ethiopia, some of which had working relationships with our agency, All God's Children, and would refer children to be adopted to Hannah's Hope (run by our agency and where we'll be getting our referral).  To read more about these closures, visit the US Department of State's notice page.  


These closures may effect our timeline, but the effects won't be clear until things play out a bit more.  


Additionally, Ethiopia's court system traditionally closes for about a month or so around this time of year.  We've been told that they just closed, so we're not anticipating much movement over the next month or so.  


Nonetheless, we're still on course, and more confident than ever in God's providential hand in our adoption.  It's so important in times like these to hold onto those gems found in the bible like Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God."  How comforting to know that He is in control, and that it'll all happen when He allows it to!  In the meantime, we'll be sure to make many more memories along the way...


Blessings to you all!


The Coombs Family  

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

It's time to shop...

Still waiting...  waiting...  waiting...


While we're trying to be patient, I have to admit that we have our times of momentary impatience.  We're ready!!  And we can't wait to see our little one(s) for the first time.  Oh, how we anticipate that moment...  Yet, we know, and are confident in the fact, that God is in control, and that it will all happen in His perfect timing.


While we wait, we still have much going on in preparation of our adoption, one of which is our August donation from Eager Hands owner, Lora, who makes beautiful necklaces as well as many other "vintage" creations and sells them on her Etsy.com shop.  


As mentioned before, Lora has so graciously offered to donate 15% of all sales during the month of August to our adoption fund!!  What a blessing she has been to us!!  Thank you, Lora!


So...that being said, check out her shop by clicking here!  And feel free to shop until your heart is content!!  Remember Christmas is just around the corner AND I'm sure that those important women in your life would love to receive one of Lora's creations for her birthday or anniversary!  


Happy shopping!


Loves!!