The National Day of Prayer for the Orphans of Guatemala.....

Many of you already know about all of the turbulence going on in PGN right now. ALL ADOPTIONS ARE SUSPENDED FOR AT LEAST ONE MONTH!! Things are getting messy. There are so, so many unanswered questions right now. WE HAVE TO PRAY!!!!My friend at JuJu's Crew is calling for a day of prayer (and fasting) for all of the children in Guatemala right now....for those that are stuck in PGN and for the thousands that are without families. PLEASE VISIT HER BLOG to read more!!

More importantly, take today to pray for these kiddos. My heart literally breaks thinking about the kids that didn't make it through the old adoption system. Lord, please protect their little lives. Bring people to love on them. Please bring our babies through PGN quickly....we need a miracle.

Love you all,
Lindsey

*These pics are some of the children that are waiting to come home!!*

Happy 10 months Eliana!!!

Are you kidding me??? You are 10 months old today....10 months that your mommy and daddy have been praying non-stop for you....10 months of dreaming what it will be like to have you home....10 months of talking non-stop about our little girl in Guatemala (people have to be sick of us by now).....10 months of staring at your pictures a thousand times over....10 months of tears and joy.....it won't be long baby girl. We are so proud to call you our daughter. You are so beautiful in every way!! We love you.

Love,
Mommy and Daddy

Baby girl.....

There is so much I want to tell you from today. Your daddy and I spent all day at Fellowship's Art festival!! It was an awesome day....the sky was a perfect blue. We saw tons of families from church with their kids all around us....and it made us miss you....I know, shocker! I got to spend time talking to some INCREDIBLE families that are adopting precious kiddos. I can't wait for you to meet Macy....she is so cute and tiny like you. Also, there is a little boy named Zion that will for sure be your fast friend. I spent time just enjoying the art work and dreaming about what it would be like next year. I can't wait to just walk up and down the halls with you on my hip. I carried two pictures of you everywhere I went today (because I am so proud of you). I loved Heather's reaction (Zion's mommy)....she just couldn't let go of the pics. She said you look just like daddy.....God is so cool!!! You are about to turn 10 months old. Yikes, I wish time would stand still until we could pick you up and bring you home. But, I am praying for you hourly baby girl. I miss you so much!!! I miss your laugh. I miss your little sassy looks. I miss your smell. I miss dressing you up. Basically, I miss you. You are my little angel.

Love you,
Mommy

"Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief."
Prov. 14:13

"LET ME OUT OF PGN!!!"

"I WANT TO GO HOME!!!! I miss my mommy and daddy!"

WE ARE IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The sign at PGN....

The sign at PGN in Guatemala basically says that cases are not being released. A lot of people are freaking out right now.....but I am just begging the Lord for a miracle. We knew that this would not be an easy process.....but I really think it makes getting our kiddos home that much sweeter!!! Pray for the families that have been stuck for months and months....I can't imagine. Chris and I will be making some big decisions in the next few weeks.....pray for wisdom for us. We miss our sweet girl like crazy!!!

Love y'all,
Lindsey

P.S. I think we might be getting the coolest stroller ever! The store I work at is selling Bugaboos....we might get the "Bee"!!! :-)

New Necklace from JUNK POSSE!!!

Her words:
This Organically shaped Heart I have added the words "I Chose You" over and over again. I added a special circle tag with the name of a Sweet one on it. The Heart measures just over 1 inch and hangs from a 20 inch Beautiful Sterling Silver chain & clasp.

I cannot thank you enough Tracy for all that you have done for us and our sweet Eliana!!! YOU are SO GIFTED!!! Every time I go onto your web-site, I am blown away by your talent. I really have to restrain myself....because I could literally buy every single necklace!!!!!

Go visit her site on Etsy if you haven't already....click on the link on the right-hand side of our blog...called Junk Posse! You will be AMAZED!!!

Love y'all,
Lindsey

"I don't like formula....."

We just got this picture and an update from our agency this week. They switched her from whole milk back to formula.....and she doesn't like it one bit. Our little sweet girl is losing weight.....she is already SO TINY!!! Please pray for her health and weight to improve. She definitely likes what she likes. Like I said before, she is our Mayan Diva!!! Oh, I miss her face.

Love y'all,
Lindsey

A day in the life of my sweet hubby....

We set up Eliana's bed tonight!!!! Hip Hip Hooray!!! It is so much better than I ever imagined. We spent some time praying over her bed and dedicating it to the Lord....it was really sweet. I will tell you about all of the room when it is ready. This weekend is dedicated to decorating (one of my favorite things). I can't wait to show y'all everything!!!


Chris and his friend Greg went kayaking today on their "solitude" day from church! Just thought I would let you know why his hair is SO FLAT in the baby bed picture. Chris is reading a book called "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters".....and is loving it. I can't wait to watch him be a father. He is such an incredible husband!!

Love you all,
Lindsey

News for all of us in PGN......

"The new Attorney General Baudilio Portillo Merlos took over yesterday. The new Sub Attorney General (replacing Barrios) is Attorney Flory de De Leon and she has already moved into the office. It appears she may be holding off making any critical decisions until the Constitutional Court rules. The new AG has requested an audit, as well.

What does this mean? Short term, cases that were simply waiting for Barrios' signature are going to be delayed because of the way the review process works and the audit. With a change of power comes delays in about any business or government entity. Expect an impact on all cases currently in PGN. Long term, we cannot predict what this will mean. As always, we hope that this appointment by Colom will mean a more efficient PGN."


Please be praying for Eliana and all of the other children in PGN!! Pray for a miracle!!! I am trying to give this to the Lord (like every other step), but it is a discouraging.

Love you all,
Lindsey

Update: I am feeling so much peace right now!!! I KNOW the Lord's timing is always best....so many times I think it should be one way, and His way always is better. It may not feel good at the time. But, I am just praising God today that Eliana is our little girl!!! It is going to be one big celebration when she comes home whether it is 3 months away or 8 months. Thanks for the verses and encouragement!!!