Earnestly they prayed....

A friend and I have been studying through the book of Acts and in chapter 12 this week, I was reading about how the church prays for Peter while he is in prison after being persecuted. Enduring Word says: Constant prayer was offered to God for him: The word constant also has the idea of earnest; literally, the word pictures someone stretching out all they can for something. “The verb ektenos is related to ektenes, a medical term describing the stretching of a muscle to its limits.” (MacArthur)"

So with this story on my mind, I have been even more aware and convicted of how I should be praying for our little girl -  constantly, earnestly....not just at night or when I get the chance. Ryan and I have really tried to be more intentional of praying constantly, especially with our 1st court date coming up on July 11 over in India.

We already know the facts from several reliable sources in regards to the court process: 1) the state where she lives doesn't get too excited about international adoption, their culture looks down on it 2) cases in the past have been delayed by judges, making it a long and trying process for everyone 3) sometimes they don't even show up to court on the date that is posted online 3) our agency can't do anything to speed up this process 4) and it really is out of our hands at this ending stage. Our case and our daughter's future stands with the judge at this point. 

So..... here is what I have read over and over and over again this week! 

"When every other gate is shut and locked, the gate to heaven is wide open. We take advantage of that open gate through prayer."

Join with us in praying that July 11 will be a successful court hearing and that God will work a miracle! We want to get K home as soon as we can, but we also want the judge's heart to be changed and softened by adoption. We truly believe that prayer can bring K home sooner and I am thankful that God's word reassured me of that this week! Have a great day everyone!  xoxo

P.S. Our photo book was delivered to the orphanage TODAY which means K gets to see pictures of her new home, pets, toys, and FAMILY!  :) 

P.S.S.  t-shirts are still for sale, see previous blog post here for info. 

Help bring K home by purchasing an India tee!

Hey everyone!

We have a few remaining t-shirts to sell before we can begin our next fundraiser. Consider purchasing one of these comfy shirts for yourself or a friend! These are unisex Comfort Colors t-shirts available in adult sizes S-XXL (they run big). We are offering 3 colors (Blue Jean, Crimson, & Seafoam). Cost is $20 (includes shipping if you are out of town). Also - there are a few toddler & youth shirts left too, for $10! We have the following sizes & colors left. You can pay online here.

Please email me with what size & color you would like! megananne1020@hotmail.com

SMALL
Blue Jean - 1
Seafoam - 1

MEDIUM
Blue Jean - 1

LARGE *Sold out*
XLARGE *Sold out*

XXLARGE
Crimson - 1

TODDLER & YOUTH
4T lavender - 2
youth S - Lagoon Blue - 3
youth S- flo blue -1
youth M - Crunchberry - 1
youth L- lagoon blue - 2

*all sizes & colors are first come, first serve. 

We Have a Court Date!!!

Very exciting news came today!!!

After daily court-stalking, our case has finally showed up!! We were registered this past Saturday with our first hearing on July 11 (court in India)!!!!!!!!!! Please please please pray that we pass in 1 hearing! It is very uncommon {in the state that she is in}, for court to only have 1 hearing, so we are preparing ourselves for several. BUT God can do whatever He wants to do and we are praying for a miracle that this judge will pass it the 1st time! Mark July 11 down in your calendars and be praying with us! Once our case passes, we are SO close to going to India and bringing our sweet girl home!!!!

If you would like to join in on the fun of helping bring K home, you can visit our online donation site here. We still have about $12,000 in travel costs to raise/save! And looks like we may be travelling sooner than later! YIPPEE!!! Let the craziness begin! :)