For the Love of Abigail: March 2014

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Home-Study Visit #1!

We had our first home-study visit yesterday from 6-8pm. It was a breeze :) Katherine just came over and sat in our sun-room and talked with us for a couple hours. We went over paperwork and she asked us a little about ourselves.

We know God has this all figured out so we're actually very relaxed about the whole process so we weren't nervous at all. It looks like the home-study is going to happen pretty quickly because we already have our 2nd visit scheduled for next week which will be in their office and will consist of individual meetings with us.

The 3rd visit will be back at our home and will mostly involve going over a home environment checklist to make sure we're baby ready and the last visit is back in their office to go over our preferences and look at some other profile books so we can get ours together! The whole home-study process is only these 4 meetings so we'll probably have those completed by mid April! It's definitely moving along now! Thanks again for the prayers!!

Friday, March 7, 2014

It's scheduled!

I JUST got the call from Katherine at Bethany Christian Services to schedule our first home-study visit! It's funny but I actually got a little bit of a knot in my stomach because this has been a LONG time coming! So, here goes! We're really in it now! She will be coming to our home on March 21st to have our first home-study meeting. Once we get the home-study completed, which should be by early May, and raise the remaining funds needed, we'll be preparing a profile book that tells all about us and will be shown to the expectant moms that fit our preferences, of which any one could choose us to be the adoptive parents. It's crazy, exciting and nerve-racking all at the same time! I'm sure all parents know this feeling! Thanks again for the support! We can't wait to introduce you all to Abigail Grace when God brings her to us!!

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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

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.

Famous Adoptions: Lesson 3

Did you know that... Laura Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie, Melissa Gilbert was adopted at birth by Ed Gilbert and Barbara Crane, both Hollywood actors. Ed Gilbert died when Melissa was 11, and Michael Landon, who played her father on television, became a surrogate father to her. Melissa's brother Jonathan Gilbert, who portrayed Willie Oleson on Little House was also adopted. Melissa continues to act, mostly in made-for-TV movies, and she served as president of the Screen Actors Guild from 2001 to 2005.

Famous Adoptions: Lesson 5

Did you know that... Dave Thomas, the founder of fast-food restaurant giant Wendy's, was given up for adoption at 6 weeks of age. After his adoptive mother's death when he was 5, his father moved around the country seeking work. Dave spent time in Michigan with his grandmother, Minnie Sinclair, whom he credited with teaching him the importance of service and treating others well and with respect, lessons that helped him in his future business life. Thomas left high school in the tenth grade to work full-time at a restaurant. After a stint in the army, Thomas moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he opened his first Wendy's restaurant in 1969. He would later found the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to promote adoption law simplification and reduce adoption costs in the United States.

Famous Adoptions: Lesson 7

Did you know that... Aristotle, son of Nicomachus, physician to King Amyntas II was adopted? His parents died when he was still a very young boy and he was brought up by a guardian, Proxenus, who sent him to Plato's academy in Athens about 367. He spent 20 years there and eventually founded his own academy. His writings have claimed a great place in the History of Western Philosophy and Science, and until the Renaissance they formed a major part of all European education. He was also appointed tutor to the future Alexander the Great. His first wife was Pythias, niece and adoptive daughter of his patron, King Hermeias of Atarneus and Assos. He later adopted Nicanor of Stagirus, Proxenus' son, who also married his daughter.

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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Home-Study Visit #1!

Friday, March 7, 2014

It's scheduled!

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