Wednesday, January 8, 2014

A non-update...

OK, so this is more of a non-update than an update because right now we're just in waiting mode to start our home-study which should be soon! But, It's been a while since I posted so I felt like I should at least let everyone know we're still here!

Let's see...what's new...

1) We completed an adoption class that was really informative regarding talking to your child about adoption and how they can talk to others about being adopted.  Here's our certificate from that...

2) We've decided to move!  We're excited about that!  In about 6 weeks, we're moving just over the river (for those of you familiar with the James River in Richmond) back to the side that feels more like home to us- I guess you'd call it the North Side. And, we're moving to a home that has a little more room so Abigail will have her own nursery that doesn't have to be shared with my desk! The pups will still have a backyard to run around in  and, the home is in an area that we feel more comfortable in- OK it's statistically safer then where we are currently :)

We still have plenty of money to save/raise for the adoption (about $17k) but we're trusting God will work that all out in His perfect timing.  We have what we need at this moment to move ahead with the home-study thanks to His goodness and so many of you who have generously donated and that is enough for us!

So, I guess that's all for now. Thanks for reading this post!  Please continue to keep us in your prayers!

Oh...Here are some stats I just got today from our adoption agency that I thought we're interesting.  I thought some of you might enjoy seeing it. (see below-just click on it to see it larger)
 Blessings and a Very Happy New Year to each of you!!!!

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We started feeling a tug on our hearts toward adoption many years ago and we started praying, researching and talking about it. Even though we felt we were being called to adopt a little girl (and even knew what her name would be!), we did not feel like we were being led to do it at that moment in time. Well...5+ years later the desire is still there and we feel confident that is because God is the one who planted the desire in us in the first place.

We'd love to say that everything has fallen into place perfectly (including the funds to adopt) but that's not the case. Regardless, we believe God is telling us it’s time to take a huge leap of faith and act on the desire He planted in us to adopt. We have no idea how it's all going to work out but we know we serve a mighty God!! Without a doubt, we can’t do it on our own and don’t think God intended for us to. So, with His help and yours, we hope to be able to introduce you to Abigail Grace in His perfect timing!

There are many ways that you can help. First and foremost, we ask for your prayer through this journey! We know that it is likely to be a long process. We need God's guidance and peace for as long as it takes and for any obstacles we may encounter.

Secondly, the simple fact of the matter is that we need funds to make this happen. In that regard, you will see a "Donate" button if you would like to make a direct donation which will be applied at 100% to Abigail's adoption fund. In addition, we have some great fundraising links that you will find here including SendOutCards, T-shirts, Coffee and Flowers. Please know that anything you can do is greatly appreciated!

Thank you all!

Love and Blessings,
Benson and Heather


1994

Our Love Story

Ours is an unusual story of love and committment. We met at a very young age. It didn't take us long to realize that this was the real deal so we made the "crazy" decision at the ages of 16 and 20 to get married. Twenty years later we are still going strong and ready to add a little girl to our family.

1994

When people ask us for marriage advice, the first thing we tell them is "Please don't assume we have it all figured out because we don't." But, there is one thing we know without doubt! God brought us together. He means for us to be each other's for life and we don't pretend to know better than Him. As anyone in a good marriage will tell you, it's not always easy but it's worth it. With God at the core of our relationship, we believe it will only get better as the years go on! And, we're looking forward to sharing future years with Abigail Grace in God's perfect timing.



Prom (1997)

Our Wedding Day (July 8, 1995)