"Return to your starting gates...."

Today we will be returning to the "starting gates" of the adoption process...again!!!

That's right...we sadly terminated the relationship with our adoption agency.  This decision of ours came after prayer, counsel, and attempts from our adoption attorney to resolve the issues.  Back in January we thought God was calling us to the agency.  Unfortunately, after starting the process,  there has been a few red flags that have come up regarding their contract and communication policy.  Sadly, they have not resolved these issues.  They have a great reputation and we personally know others that have adopted from them more than once.  For some reason, God has closed this door. We wish the best for the agency.  Fortunately, we had not paid our first installment to the agency.  We are VERY considerate on how we handle the adoption fund monies.  We know that many families have sacrificed to make donations to bring Melanie home. 

So where do we go from here? 

There are four agencies, ranging from Seattle to San Fransisco to Michigan, that we have again narrowed the search down to.  It is amazing the number of recommended agencies we have received!!!  Everyone wants us to use their agency.  We will be contacting these agencies, requesting their contract before applying, this week.  Once our adoption attorney has reviewed the contracts and we have "interviewed" the agency...we will post our decision.    Trust me...there will be much prayer and research before the next official decision.  We have learned a lot from our last experience.

We are excited about our next two fundraisers coming up this month!  This Thursday, Feb. 9th, we are having a Thirty-One party at our home from 6-8.  10% of sales go to our adoption fund.  If you would like to place an order or attend the party email me at karlamtaylor@hotmail.com.  We will close the party on Friday night (Feb. 10th).  Our second fundriaser of the month is Thursday, Feb. 23rd, at Skate Zone in Gallatin.  It is across from Kroger Marketplace.  $5 entry fee, pizza, skating, and an opportunity to purchase product made from third-world countries. A portion of the proceeds will go to our adoption fund, while a portion goes to Support Adoption Foundation.  We will also have two fundraisers in March...stay tuned for details!!! 

Within the last week, we have had two donations to our adoption fund.  What a blessing!!!  Thank you to those families and their sacrifice for our Melanie.

We are still waiting on feedback from Chili's regarding the "giving back" night for our adoption on Feb. 6th. 

Please continue to pray for our adoption process.  We need wisdom and discernment as to which agency to go with.  Please continue to pray for funds to be provided.  We have been so blessed and are greatful!  God is Jehovah Jirah!!!!