An over due update.

I am not sure where I left off. Sometimes I can not even believe that it has been over a year since we announced to friends and family that we are adopting. In my heart I know that this whole thing has to be in His timing, and sometimes that can be comforting, but honestly, most of the times it is hard. It is very hard to wait and not feel completely forgotten about, for good.

During this past year I called a " time out" on the whole deal and just needed a break. I felt like I was trying to control the whole thing, and that made me unhappy. I had to let go of my " plan" and desires, and take a step back and just live life here in houston with Matt and my pups. This break has been amazing and brought more blessings then I could have pictured. It was hard yes, this break brought on more tears, and it seemed, more babies for everyone else, but I felt a peace to keep trusting and waiting.

Matt and I have really loved living here and exploring this new place together. We are really feeling settled here now and have signed our lease for one more year at the place were we are now. Our townhouse is just now home study ready ha!.

I belong to two adoption support groups here in houston, and it took a good year to find a new church to consider " home". I guess before this break, I did not realize that I did not have a good support group here in houston yet, and I can now say that I do :) I have made some wonderful friends and they have become a part of this journey already by helping me with fundraising and just being there for me.

The earring making has really helped make the fund grow, but more importantly helped my spirit. I did not realize how many people out there supported us. Even people that I have not spoken to in years contacted me for a pair or two, really blew me away and made me feel like this huge expense can be tackled, I just have to start somewhere! ;)

I've got a couple more fundraisers coming up over the next few months, stay tuned! ;)

Our plan is to apply with an agency at the end of this year.

I guess the most exciting news of all is that we have switched countries in the last year. For many reasons, we have decided to switch to Holts south Korea program, offered in only a few states, Texas is one of the states Korea works with. This program will take significantly longer ( two years) and our baby will most likely be closer to two by the time he/she comes home.

We don't know much more right now, we hope to know more info soon, and right now we are mainly focusing on getting approved! Thank you for reading, and for all of the love, prayer, and support.

Earrings and necklaces!

I have started making jewelry in order to help pay for some of our upcoming adoption costs. I will load them on this blog and Facebook as well. I also take requests if nothing catches your eye! Each pair of earrings are $20. Necklaces are $35 I am really loving making these and it's REALLY amazing how many people are buying them. Its a blessing to know so many people in our life care so much. We are really humbled so thank you for you love and support, every little bit really helps. :) leave a comment or message me in Facebook if you are interested. Oh! Or you can email me. Mrsludlum@gmail.com.