Choosing JOY!

Well, school is officially in FULL swing! Courtney is LOVING 7th grade at Greenwood Christian Academy and Caity is enjoying 4th grade (I wouldn't say she loves it but she loves her new teacher!) at Gray Rd. It's been an adjustment getting both girls to different schools and Chloe to whoever happens to be watching her on different days. Kevin's been able to help out this week by taking them to school on some mornings. Also, I've met some wonderful parents at GCA who have helped get Courtney to various activities until I could meet her there. I've also had some other help from family/friends and that was VERY appreciated!!!! Courtney had her first volleyball game! She's so cute warming up on the court and her team did a GREAT job and won their first game!

In all the busyness, talk of adoption has not dwindled in our house. If anything, it's on our hearts more and more. We are so anxious to "get the ball rolling" but we're praying for patience as we wait on God. We were able to pay off our credit card and that was a HUGE blessing! We are working on paying off the rest of our debt and we see an end in sight!!!! God is so faithful! We've also had some van trouble, which can be very discouraging when we see money go so quickly, but we know that all those things are temporary and it's God's to begin with so.......we're trusting in Him!!!

Today I was reminded of I Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

So....with JOY....we pray, we give thanks, and we wait to see God!