Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Just a little update...

OK, so it has been FOREVER since we've posted but you haven't missed much :)  However, we love all of you that support and follow this LONG journey with us so we wanted to give you "just a little update."

So, a month ago we moved.  Oh, the joy of moving!  It was an unexpected but necessary move.  Honestly, it was kind of stressful and we're glad it's done. Since we had already completed our home study visit in our last home, we had to go on hold status until the social worker can come out to our new home and complete a new home study visit .  We have that scheduled next week! Once that visit and some paperwork we had to redo is approved, we're once again an "active waiting family."

I already asked our social worker when she thinks our profile book will start being shown and she said once our new home visit is approved, she would expect us to start getting some activity due to the amount of time we have already been categorized as a "waiting family."  We've been considered a waiting family for a little over a year and the average wait it typically at least 2 years so it's not unusual that we're still waiting.  And, the move has slowed everything down by a few months.

So, that's our little update for now...

For what it's worth, I've had this time next year on my mind...we'll see.  I'll update again to let everyone know when we are once again officially active. Hopefully, the new home study approval will happen quickly :)


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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)