Adoption Update and Fundraiser

We thought we would be able to finish up the Dossier this week. However, most of documents have to be completely re-done because when we took them to the courthouse to be notarized, the name on the documents didn't match the name that the notary had registered under because she recently got married. So, now we are making phone calls, sending emails, etc to try to get the documents re-done so that we can once again take them to the courthouse to be notarized. After that, they will be sent to the state to check for authenticity.

We are in the process of trying to raise funds for our next two BIG fees that we have to pay when we submit the Dossier. On Friday, June 26 I'll be hosting a Girls Night Out. There will be purses, wallets, and sunglasses for sale. Please bring as many friends as you can think of and come shopping for a good cause. There is no presentation and everyone is bringing a snack to share. Kate, the purse girl, is donating 10% of the profits to our adoption fees. What a blessing.

The boys are spending their last night at Nana and Papa's house. We will meet them in Nashville, TN around lunch for the big trade off. I am anticipating lots of tears since I know for a fact that they would much rather stay and be spoiled there, than return to the daily grind of our house.

That's all of the updates we have for now. Until next time...
Tracy

Learning Scripture

Today I had the joy of watching Preston's class learn to memorize scripture with the best teacher, Mr. Bill.  He taught them motions for each word.  

Philippians 4:19 (New International Version)

¹⁹And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Preston is blessed with the gift of memorizing things easily.  I was so proud that he could remember the verse.  What a great verse to teach 5-year-olds.  

Preston loves being the big brother.  Parker Reese saw me walk by his classroom this morning and wanted me to hold him.   Preston motioned Parker Reese to come over to his side and join him in an activity his class was doing.  It was really sweet watching them together.  

I'm still learning the ropes at my new job in the Children's Ministry.  I'm so thankful that Children's Ministry is never boring!  I'm constantly meeting new families and running into different rooms.  Today I was blessed to hold a sleeping child.  She had red hair and looks just like my little sister did when she was 3-years-old.  

Congratulations to my baby sister for making the High School Cheerleading Team!  Go Musketeers!  She will be busy this summer with lots of practices, but we hope she'll get some time off to come stay with us!  We love you, Jordyn Taylor!