Villagers

Several people have asked me where we are financially and so I'm taking their advice and posting about it.
First and foremost, God has provided each step of the way. Every time we have needed money, we have had it. And we have spent close to $7,000 so far.
When we send in our dossier, which I am hoping will be the beginning of May, we will need to send in about $9,000. After that, we will start the "real" waiting. But, then once we get the call referring our children, we will need close to $15,000.
If God is leading you to be a part of this, we would love to hear from you. We would love for you to pray for our little "unknowns." And we would love your help in being one step closer to meeting our children.
It is a little weird reflecting on the cost of this thing. It took us almost no money to birth our first four children into the world. Between good insurance and home births, the cost was minimal. But now we are faced with a substantial amount. The saying goes that it takes a village to raise children. Jonathan and I have always subscribed to this way of thinking. We have always wanted love and training to come from as many different directions as possible for our children. This time we just have to call on our village a little earlier. With our biologicals, we didn't spread out the load until the kids were born. This time, we need our village to get them here. If you consider this mission worthy of your prayers and/or financial support, I'd love to promise that you won't be let down. I'd love to promise that our new kids will be invaluable additions to society, have grace with everyone they meet and love all well. But, I can't. What I know though, is that God is asking us to do this and I absolutely believe He has them picked for us already and we will give to them each day the love that has been given to us. And we will let you love on them too. And hopefully...prayerfully they will someday love you back with hearts that are full.
Please don't feel pressured to give. I know that God is faithful. And whether we are given all the funds or have to sell 14, 942 cupcakes, I know we will get there. And He is growing us each step of the way and we (the six current Grassmicks) are trying to soak in the journey.