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We arrived in Uganda 6 months ago with 3 kids. We were open to whatever God directed us to do... little did we know that this meant adding TWO boys to our family before our first year anniversary in Uganda! And yet, there is great peace to knowing that GOD is sovereign and WE are not God. We are so happy to have two more hearts to shepard and train! Pray for us as we strive to train all of our children - it's a busy, even exhausting stage of their lives, but God has also provided a helper for me this summer - a young lady who has experience with care of children with special needs! Isn't God amazing?!

We are still awaiting Moses' arrival into our home and are praying that he will be allowed to come live with us soon so that he has some adjustment time before this baby is born.

Want to hear more of God's special care for us?

- One of my closest missionary friends here is due this week and spent extensive time researching all the options for safe delivery, ultrasound, etc. God paved the way for us by providing this family (who we resonate with so much) to coach us along the way with this pregnancy!

- We had a very thorough ultrasound last week in Kampala and baby is developing perfectly.

- In December, we received our container that we had put some items on over TWO years ago - besides Josh's books, the majority of the items were: baby things!

- Josh's parents are able to come out near the time of our due date in September to be with us!

- This has been my "best" pregnancy yet - still dreadfully sick until just recently, but NOT dehydrated - I was prepared to place an IV in myself if needed for hydration, but never needed it!

We could go on and on. We really feel that God shelters us and provides for us in such amazing ways - why does He show such care for us? We are so thankful to be His children!

Comments

Beth said…
How Wonderful! So excited for you guys!
Do you have any name ideas for this precious boy?
9:45 PM
Andrea said…
Excited for you! I just saw your photo on fb and was so surprised! I also didn't know you were adopting again...I;ve been behind on your blog :). Blessings of great strength to you!
10:41 PM
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