the bottom line

this picture has nothing to do with this post.
i just love every part of him...even his back-fat rolls :-)

i'm talking money.
and i think this is the only time i'm going to address it.
adoption is expensive.
talking about money/finances/etc. is always a little dicey.

i'm an open person.
i enjoy sharing my life because it's not my own and i love to share His goodness and mercy.
the best way i know to do that is to share how it plays out in my everyday moments.

but i'm not sure sharing the minute details of the financial aspect of our adoption is the wisest thing.
i always (naively) assume that people understand my intentions behind saying things.
i would share specific amounts out of a desire to educate and inform.
i would never want to come across either flaunting ("look at this huge check we wrote!") or woe is me ("feel so sad for us that we just wrote a huge check.")

God has called us to this.
we are confident in that.
and we trust that He will provide.
we can't wait to see how He will do that!

adoption is expensive.
it will probably be close to $30,000 once we have these precious kids home.
but we will pay it in (large!) bits at a time as we go in the process.
some have mentioned that the cost is ridiculous.
but we just come back to the fact that all this paperwork and money is done mostly to make sure our home is a safe, loving home for these children that deserve nothing less.
our government has rules.
the Rwandan government has rules.
and we'll jump through all the hoops to get to our children.
(even if we think some of the hoops are a bit ridiculous or exorbitant)

we are careful with our money.
but we don't have that kind of money sitting in a box ready for this.
we are trusting and trying our best not to stress about it.
God has provided for us in so many ways over the years that it's hard to doubt Him in this.

anyone can request more details from any adoption agency if you are interested.
each country is a bit different.
the financial part of adoption is a HUGE thing for people...but i want to encourage people that if God is calling you to adopt...don't let money be the thing that holds you back.

and i am glad to share with anyone any details that you'd like to ask me in person (or email).