Quick update and ALL the information I have on the subject---mostly.
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has temporarily suspended adoptions to America from Liberia. She announced this Tuesday evening. There are several reforms that need to be made.
This is what we need and are praying for.
1. Pray for our friends who already are legally parents of children over in Liberia. I won't list last names but here are the first names of the mom's Sonya, Linda, and Crystal. All these moms lacked were traveling over there to get their precious children.
2. Pray for President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as she makes changes and decisions. It is my belief she wants the very best for the children of her country.
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Trusting in God as he leads us down this path,
Ami (For the Carr Fam.)
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
It's not about...
I have been wanting to put this down in words for so long now but haven't had the right ones to use. I still don't think I do but here is my feeble attempt.
It's not about money. That's right. This blog is not meant to encourage people to give. Yup, that's right. We know that we know that the Lord himself called us to do this and while that is a bold statement we also know that we know God will provide for all of our needs. He will also provide for Lydia and Leo's needs. They are being cared for and loved on at the orphanage. They are being taught the word of God. We want to get them out of there so two more children can have the same opportunity. Ooops, There I go I am already on a tangent. Let me refocus, so while you see the thermometer measuring how much money we have and how much more we need, it isn't about the money. Simply put, if I could figure out a way to minimize it or put in on another page I would. So why do we have it there to begin with? Good question! It is to encourage other believers in God's work of caring for orphans. Our earnest prayer is that God will provide double the amount we need so that we can turn around and give it to another family that wants to adopt but doesn't have the means to do it. This is completely a walk of faith for us. We also have the thermometer there so people can see where we are in this process. We want complete transparency in ALL things. Our motives etc. We do not want to be decieved. We seem to get the same questions over and over again and the most popular question is how much more money do you need? So we keep it on our blog. I love being asked and cared for.
Blessings my friends,
Feel free to leave comments etc.
By his grace
Ami
It's not about money. That's right. This blog is not meant to encourage people to give. Yup, that's right. We know that we know that the Lord himself called us to do this and while that is a bold statement we also know that we know God will provide for all of our needs. He will also provide for Lydia and Leo's needs. They are being cared for and loved on at the orphanage. They are being taught the word of God. We want to get them out of there so two more children can have the same opportunity. Ooops, There I go I am already on a tangent. Let me refocus, so while you see the thermometer measuring how much money we have and how much more we need, it isn't about the money. Simply put, if I could figure out a way to minimize it or put in on another page I would. So why do we have it there to begin with? Good question! It is to encourage other believers in God's work of caring for orphans. Our earnest prayer is that God will provide double the amount we need so that we can turn around and give it to another family that wants to adopt but doesn't have the means to do it. This is completely a walk of faith for us. We also have the thermometer there so people can see where we are in this process. We want complete transparency in ALL things. Our motives etc. We do not want to be decieved. We seem to get the same questions over and over again and the most popular question is how much more money do you need? So we keep it on our blog. I love being asked and cared for.
Blessings my friends,
Feel free to leave comments etc.
By his grace
Ami
Friday, January 2, 2009
We're going to Nashville!
We got our fingerprint appointment in the mail today! We are Scheduled to be in Nashville at 12:00 on January 8th. It couldn't have been more perfect timing. We are leaving in the morning to visit Adrian's family in Florida. We will just swing through Nashville on our way home and visit the Dept. of Homeland Security and get fingerprinted. One more thing to check off our list!
Thank you Lord, for your timing is perfect!
Thank you Lord, for your timing is perfect!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Pressing on...
As I look toward the New Year, I am reminded of what Paul said in Philippians 4:12-14 "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect,but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me brothers I do not consider yet to have taken hold of it but one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
2008 was filled challenges and surprises, losses and gains. We are so eternally grateful to God for all that He has given us. A home, children, community and a chance to serve Him.
In 2008 we said good-bye to a very special person. He is loved and he will be missed.
We also said "hello" to adopting. Lydia and Leo are already so much a part of our lives. They are thousands of miles away but in our hearts every moment of every day!
My prayer this year is that God will be GLORIFIED in all that we do and say. That His perfect will will be done. That we can serve Him by serving others. That this will be a year of dieing to self and embracing the Lord's calling to "Go into ALL the world and preach the Gospel" And to count others better than ourselves. (Philippians 2:3)
We wish every loved one, friend, and stranger just passing through a Very Blessed New Year. We pray that our story will point you to God the author and finisher of our faith.
2008 was filled challenges and surprises, losses and gains. We are so eternally grateful to God for all that He has given us. A home, children, community and a chance to serve Him.
In 2008 we said good-bye to a very special person. He is loved and he will be missed.
We also said "hello" to adopting. Lydia and Leo are already so much a part of our lives. They are thousands of miles away but in our hearts every moment of every day!
My prayer this year is that God will be GLORIFIED in all that we do and say. That His perfect will will be done. That we can serve Him by serving others. That this will be a year of dieing to self and embracing the Lord's calling to "Go into ALL the world and preach the Gospel" And to count others better than ourselves. (Philippians 2:3)
We wish every loved one, friend, and stranger just passing through a Very Blessed New Year. We pray that our story will point you to God the author and finisher of our faith.
Psalm 18:1-3
"I love you, O Lord my strength.
The Lord is my rock and my
fortress and my deliverer,
My God, My Rock, in whom I
take refuge,
My shield, and the horn of my
salvation, my stronghold.
I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
and I am saved from my enemies.
"I love you, O Lord my strength.
The Lord is my rock and my
fortress and my deliverer,
My God, My Rock, in whom I
take refuge,
My shield, and the horn of my
salvation, my stronghold.
I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
and I am saved from my enemies.
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