He who calls is FAITHFUL and will DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 Thess 5:24
A few weeks ago I posted about several things to pray for. One of those was that we would find favor with the foundation we sent in an application for an adoption grant.
Diane (the woman from The JSC Foundation that I will never meet face-to-face but could squeeze to pieces because of her kindness) told me the that on April 20th the board would be meeting to dicuss, review & decided on what, if any, amount we would be awarded. {The max of this grant was $20,000.} She told me it would be around the middle of May before we knew anything. I knew that I would be in S. Africa on a mission trip when she would probably deliver the news and I was totally fine with that.
I remember being on my knees on April 20th in my bedroom boldly asking the Lord to do something only He could do. For an amount that only He could provide. I talked with Him just like He was sitting on my bed and I said "Lord this money is for You! This isn't for us! This is to bring You glory. This if for Your recognition. This has nothing to do with us, we are just willing to be Your vehicle. I trust You will give us exactly what you want us to have. Not a penny more or a penny less."
When you ask Him for something, you BELIEVE Him for it!
Yesterday, my hands are shaking, I received an email from Ms. Sweet Diane that we had been awarded $20,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had to blink and get the tears from my eyes because I thought SURELY that comma was in the wrong place! SURELY!! But it wasn't!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ON MY FACE Y'ALL! ON MY FACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could barley breath!!!! I still shake talking about it!!!
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father.
John 14:13
For Your Glory, Lord!!!! You get all of the glory!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND we got this news ONE day before I traveled to Africa for a mission trip. That's her continent y'all!! ONE DAY. He could have waited. Waited until the middle of the month while I was there but He let me know ahead of time!!
As a momma, knowing I will be so close and not see her but KNOW through this confirmation of the Lord that SHE IS THERE AND WILL BE OURS makes me shout from the rooftops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It may sounds silly but just being closer geographically soothes my soul and makes it beat even faster in anticipation!!!
We are coming baby girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This momma is SO READY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
QUESTIONS: What does this mean??
Will this speed up the process?
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This whole journey is a prepare paperwork & turn in money process. While we may be waiting on paper work to come through we CAN go ahead and turn it in once it's complete. No more waiting on money!!!
Will this pay for all of it?
This will cover all of the fees associated with the actual adoption paperwork process, the only thing left to cover will be travel and we are confident there will be some left over to apply towards travel costs! There are still a couple of fundraisers going on that will help cover the cost of travel as well!! We are so grateful!!!
If you are reading this, please know this is HUGE!!! This is something only the Lord could do!!
He just wants your "yes" for His glory. Be willing and hang on!! He will bless your obedience!!
May the things of Earth grow strangley dim in the light of His glory and grace,
Kim
Ps- I have posted a LOT about Africa the past what seems like year! The trip I am leaving for today is a mission trip that was planned a year ago. We will be serving in South Africa. You can read all about our trip and keep up with here here: http://loveafricateam.wordpress.com/ Most importantly pray for us!
