It has been a long time since I have posted anything to my blog- no posts means no news =(
I am still waiting (patiently at times, not so patiently at other times) for my referral from GLA. August 1st will be 6 months of waiting..... I did change my preference to either boy or girl, so hopefully I will get it soon!!
I am faithfully praying that I get my referral before I return to school the last week in August- hopefully sooner!!!
I know it's not much considering other blogs probably have 10,000 page views in a month, or week, or even a day but it is a BIG deal to me because it makes ME feel very supported in this marathon of an adoption journey!!!
Thank you for popping in once in a while and reading how God is moving and growing me through this crazy ride known as International/Intracountry Adoption from Haiti.
The picture is serving two purposes-showing the number, 10, 000 and wishing everyone in the
US of A a early 4th of July!
I am trying to eat healthier to prepare to be a mom to a busy Haitian child,
so a fruit/veg themed five seemed appropriate =)
Today, July 1st, marks 5 months of waiting for a referral (match with a child) from Haiti.
I did get some hopeful news from my adoption agency last week. Because I changed my preference to either gender, I should expect a referral in the next few months. I am, of course, praying for the next month =)
Yesterday I received a package- I do LOVE mail!!
Inside were aprox. 250 "upcycled" Haitian made bracelets that look much like this:
Wondering what "upcycled"means, check out the Apparent Project.
I found this amazing ministry/fundraiser opportunity through some of my adoption friends. It's called the Apparent Project- it is a program where Haitian men and women make jewelry to try and raise money to support themselves and their families in Haiti.
I am selling them for $ 8 a piece to raise money for my Haitian adoption and Kids Against Hunger.
You can certainly buy more than one if you wish-actually it's strongly encouraged. They make great gifts for friends!
Also, if you are willing to come alongside in my efforts and sell some to your friends and family- let me know. We can work it out!
If you are interested in purchasing a bracelet to support my Haitian adoption and Kids Against Hunger- please email me @ shannyohaugh@yahoo.com or ask me about them when you see me at church, school or around town! I will have them with me!
There will be no cost for shipping in the US.- I do love addressing envelopes (or I like to say, "preparing the envelope). Little secret only a few people know about me =)
Questions- email me as well @ shannyohaugh@yahoo.com
I am excited to see what God does through this project =)
The last year of my life I have been thinking about this little Haitian girl that would soon be my daughter.... I have thought about names, adorable dresses, tea parties and dance classes.
But last week, God changed my mind....... and began to put thoughts of trucks, balls and Haitian hockey players into my head as well.
The big decision I made last week was to change my request at GLA from a GIRL to a GIRL or BOY!!!!!
My nephews are very excited of the possibility of having a boy cousin. So, now only God knows (and hopefully Dixie, the director of GLA) if I will have a boy Baby Cakes or a Girl Baby Cakes.
As I was talking to God about this decision, God gave me this verse....
"My grace is sufficient for
you, for my power is made perfect in your weakness" Therefore I will
boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power
rests on me ... For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Cor 12:9-10
This morning the Lord and I had a good chat- well, more like a good cry together. Lots is going on in the adoption world in Haiti. There is a possibility of many changes to the process....I will explain more when I actually know more.
Along with that, I am trying to make a big decision about something-I spent the last few days asking all of my wise friends, family and FB peeps for their advice about the decision. But, I had not spent time talking to God about it. that's where the chat aka.. cry came in. God is sooooo cool!!! As I prayed, read and cried, he gave me these verses:
But, he said to me (Shannon), "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in your weakness" Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power rests on me ... For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Cor 12:9-10
I discovered this song (thanks, Tom) from a friend on FB and it's real good!!! Like, I listened to it 5 times in a row good! We don't have to go through struggles on our own... the Lord will carry us through.
