Something's missing, but we still have praises galore

In our last episode, we informed you that we had finally completed the paperwork for the adoption process through Christian Family Services, and we were still in the process of finding a new home in Liberty. We also informed you of our upcoming trip to Hawaii (with Marc's work), and how God has worked it out for us both to go.

We promised you updates and we've got some. . .some good, some frustrating, some awesome. Sort of like the buffet used to be at Ryan's Steakhouse.

First, after having our first packet to The Light House lost in the mail, we decided to follow up with Christian Family Services to see if the packet we sent to their northland office had received. They emailed us that no packet had arrived to the main office and our contact would be checking with the individual northland office to see if they had received it and not passed it on. Strike two. Infertility is frustrating enough, and now it appears the patience learning game continues as we TRY to begin (again) the adoption process. Did we mention this is frustrating? We'll keep you posted on how things progress in the upcoming days.

We've booked our travel to Hawaii and Marc continues to be busy at work making arrangements for the events he will be helping to oversee at the conference in Honolulu in July. Kim is counting the days until summer and looking forward to time off from teaching. She will have a few days off before she begins summer school and then have most of July and part of August off to get some much needed R and R.

LIVE, LATE-BREAKING: After an offer and counter offer submitted, our contract has been accepted by the home owner in Brook Ridge (just off 291 in Liberty). We're very excited, but now are praying like mad to have God bring us a buyer for our house soon! Ideally, we would like to be moved into our new home prior to July so we can get things situated before our vacation. Needless to say, Kim is already envisioning paint colors, furniture options and how long it will be before she can enjoy the whirlpool tub. Marc is still enamored by the surround sound that is already hooked up in the basement. Are you ready for some football?

This Friday we'll be having dinner with Marc's parents to celebrate Cinco de Mayo followed by what will hopefully be a restful weekend. . . of mowing and yard work. Marc will have an oasis on Saturday as he has tickets to the Brigade game. Yes folks, the KC Brigade, the second losing-ist team in Kansas City.

Sunday, we'll be heading back to Northside again. Things there continue to be better and better and we're glad God showed us the way back. Amazing things are happening there and we're looking forward to being a part of them as the months roll on.

Thanks for your continued prayer and support. It is greatly appreciated.

More soon.