Monday, August 31, 2009
God is so faithful...
I love to see God at work, to know that His fingerprints are all over everything. Emory and I started our adoption consulting company last August, and really got it off the ground in February of this year. When Emory and I started this company I also had 2 other full-time jobs, being a mother to my kids and also as a vet tech. I really felt God was leading me to quit my job back in February, I felt Him saying "Courtney, trust me, quit your vet job, and I will provide for you, I will take care of everything and grow your business." I was not obedient, I had such little faith. God worked on me until May, when I finally obeyed and quit my full-time job. It was the best decision I have ever made, I wish that I had been obedient to begin with. God has blessed us tremendously, and in so many ways. HE IS SO FAITHFUL!!! He has grown my business, just like He promised to do! I am so grateful, and in such AWE of HIM!!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
God is good!
THis is going to be a very short post, but I just needed to get it out. I have had a very long week, and I am stressed beyond belief for a number of reasons! A few of those reasons are: Carlos' has been sick since Monday, screaming bloody murder day in a day out for 4 days; Jeep is having engine issues and we had to fix those for $330; I have to get my passport renewed and pics taken; we had 5 doctors appointments this week alone; plus all of my regular activities. Anyway, enough whining. I really felt Satan attcking this morning, I had to be at Emory hospital with Aidan at 11 am, on the way to take Michel to school my car starts acting really funny, not wanting to stop, pulling forward while i am braking, etc. Not good, this is my expedition by the way. So , I decide to not take Michel to school, but to take the car to the transmission place in Woodstock to get it looked at before I head to Atlanta. THe whole time my car is acting up, Carlos is screaming at the top of his lungs, and Michel and Aidan are throwing things all over my car. I seriously could've pulled my hair out. I started crying, just out of exhaustion and frustration. I haven't slept at all this week, as Carlos is keeping me up , and Aidan has had 2 seizures. I am EXHAUSTED! So, I get to the car place, long story short, they tell me I can drive it to Emory, but need to get it fixed as soon as possible. So, I make it there. The kids are acting like wild indians in the DR.'s office, I am OVERWHELMED, did I mention that? Then we leave with yet another diagnosis, YUCK! And a new medication, Aidan is already on 3 twice daily! So, I leave even more disapppointed than when I arrived.
Heading home, my car shuts off while driving, TWICE!! SO, naturally I freak out. I call the transmission place to inform them that I am on my way. They inform me that I am looking at about $750 or more for all the repairs! Seriously? So, I call Emory to tell him. (Let me add this side note: Em and I are doing an Intimate Encounters class at church, and we are working on those things that made you fall in love in the first place, and remembering to let the other help you.) OKay, so knowing that, I must tell you that I am Type A! I like to be in control and need comfort from noone, especially Emory. Well, not true. God is teaching me that comforting me is something Emory wants and likes to do. So for the first time since we dated I allowed Emory to comfort and encourage me. I realized how much I need that, and how much better I felt knowing we were on the same page and that he cares about all the things I am dealing with at home. God totally worked big time in our marriage through the car repairs! WOW! The day continued to look up from there. Satan's grip on my day was lost. I did not let him win! Our repairs were under $150! Can you believe that, $600 less than they thought, coincidence, I think not! I just wanted to share how Satan tried to steal my joy and peace today, and I almost let him, in fact for a couple of hours, he DID! But my GOD is bigger than Satan and bigger than those small obstacles I faced today. I am so grateful for a God that cares about the small things, and about my joy and peace.
This verse was shared with me through a comment on my blog:
"...now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine...to Him be the glory..." Eph 3:20-21
So, true! He can do so much more than we can imagine. He is such a big God, and I often try to put Him in a very small box. God is doing a work in my life and in my heart right now, and I have more joy than I have ever had!
Heading home, my car shuts off while driving, TWICE!! SO, naturally I freak out. I call the transmission place to inform them that I am on my way. They inform me that I am looking at about $750 or more for all the repairs! Seriously? So, I call Emory to tell him. (Let me add this side note: Em and I are doing an Intimate Encounters class at church, and we are working on those things that made you fall in love in the first place, and remembering to let the other help you.) OKay, so knowing that, I must tell you that I am Type A! I like to be in control and need comfort from noone, especially Emory. Well, not true. God is teaching me that comforting me is something Emory wants and likes to do. So for the first time since we dated I allowed Emory to comfort and encourage me. I realized how much I need that, and how much better I felt knowing we were on the same page and that he cares about all the things I am dealing with at home. God totally worked big time in our marriage through the car repairs! WOW! The day continued to look up from there. Satan's grip on my day was lost. I did not let him win! Our repairs were under $150! Can you believe that, $600 less than they thought, coincidence, I think not! I just wanted to share how Satan tried to steal my joy and peace today, and I almost let him, in fact for a couple of hours, he DID! But my GOD is bigger than Satan and bigger than those small obstacles I faced today. I am so grateful for a God that cares about the small things, and about my joy and peace.
This verse was shared with me through a comment on my blog:
"...now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine...to Him be the glory..." Eph 3:20-21
So, true! He can do so much more than we can imagine. He is such a big God, and I often try to put Him in a very small box. God is doing a work in my life and in my heart right now, and I have more joy than I have ever had!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Update Blog...
I have also updated the Faithful Adoption Consultants Blog! PLease check it out! I have several new posts, and ONE HUGE PRAYER REQUEST!!! Thanks!!!
Go to: www.faithfuladoptionconsultants.blogspot.com
Go to: www.faithfuladoptionconsultants.blogspot.com
God is in the business of miracles...
I had a not so great day today. I woke up to find that Michel was not feeling well, and had a temp of 102. SO, I get everyone off the school and then take him to the Doctor. Oh, by the way, I had a passport appointment that had to be rescheduled from 11, until 1:30. No big deal, I could still fit it in. Sooo, I get to the doctor. They do a strep test, it's negative, but they are treating him for it anyway, because he has all the symptoms. While I am waiting on the DR. to come back in, my phone rings. It is the school. C-baby is running a temp of 103. YIKES!! Really. For those of you who know me, you know it's usually bad when C-baby is sick. He usually gets admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. SO, there went my 1:30 appointment. So, I'll try that again tomorrow. Okay, Okay on to the miracle.
I have a new prospective client with Faithful Adoption Consultants. A very sweet couple so far. They have wanted to adopt for many years, and have been unsuccessful. So they came to us, with little hope that we can help them through this process. Easy to understand why. Anyway, they have had many rejections for a number of SILLY reasons. I don't want to be too descriptive, b/c their info is confidential. However, I want to share how AWESOME GOD is. HOW HE IS IN THE BUSINESS OF MIRACLES. He cares about the smallest details! Anyway, her hubby had some health concerns 8-9 years ago. YEARS, PEOPLE! YEARS!! Not yesterday! So, agencies have been reluctant to work with, or have flat out told them NO! I was shocked. Unfortunately, that is not the only stumbling block that they face. They also face the fact of living abroad. They are US citizens that are currently living in another country for work reasons. They are only their temporarily. SO, now we have to get around this little problem.
Well, I called the prospective client (PC) at 10 am this morning. I discussed with her their situation, preferences, and history. They have through so much, and she still has a great, positive attitude. Hopeful, without being overly excited! SO, I told her that I wanted to talk to some agencies, look over different state laws, and talk to some home study agencies about living abroad. I literally called 25 people from 10-2. It was very discouraging. The agencies were great, but everyone I talked to about a home study said NO, it can't be done. IT can't be done, that is impossible. Well, nothing is impossible for my GOD!!!
I prayed. I prayed for this couple, for their journey, for their past hurt, for their future, for their future child, and for the birth mom that would so generously give them their child. I prayed, I prayed fervently. I begged God to work a miracle, to show me a way to work this out for them. To provide an agency that could do a home study abroad, to help us know which states we can work with. I prayed, and prayed. I know MY GOD IS BIGGER THAN THIS, I know if HE chooses to, HE CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN!
I finished up my prayer, just being thankful for so much, thankful that our business is growing by leaps and bounds, and that GOD is blessing us each and every day! We are in awe of HIM. He is reminding me everyday of HIS GLORY, HIS STRENGTH and HIS MAGNIFICENCE. I ended my prayer, AMEN. LITERALLY, 1 SECOND LATER....my phone rang. It was an agency that will/can do this. They can provide this couple with the home study that they need to adopt here in the US. I was thrilled, overwhelmed. Words cannot express how I felt at that moment. To see your prayers answered instantaneously is AWESOME, INCREDIBLE, and a reminder of HIS POWER!!
SO, I called the PC to let her know the GREAT news. I don't know what this couple will decide to do, maybe they won't decide to work with us. THAT IS OKAY! GOd's demonstration was what HE wanted me to have, to see, if I gain their business, what a bonus! But, I have already had the BEST OUTCOME EVER!!!!!
I have a new prospective client with Faithful Adoption Consultants. A very sweet couple so far. They have wanted to adopt for many years, and have been unsuccessful. So they came to us, with little hope that we can help them through this process. Easy to understand why. Anyway, they have had many rejections for a number of SILLY reasons. I don't want to be too descriptive, b/c their info is confidential. However, I want to share how AWESOME GOD is. HOW HE IS IN THE BUSINESS OF MIRACLES. He cares about the smallest details! Anyway, her hubby had some health concerns 8-9 years ago. YEARS, PEOPLE! YEARS!! Not yesterday! So, agencies have been reluctant to work with, or have flat out told them NO! I was shocked. Unfortunately, that is not the only stumbling block that they face. They also face the fact of living abroad. They are US citizens that are currently living in another country for work reasons. They are only their temporarily. SO, now we have to get around this little problem.
Well, I called the prospective client (PC) at 10 am this morning. I discussed with her their situation, preferences, and history. They have through so much, and she still has a great, positive attitude. Hopeful, without being overly excited! SO, I told her that I wanted to talk to some agencies, look over different state laws, and talk to some home study agencies about living abroad. I literally called 25 people from 10-2. It was very discouraging. The agencies were great, but everyone I talked to about a home study said NO, it can't be done. IT can't be done, that is impossible. Well, nothing is impossible for my GOD!!!
I prayed. I prayed for this couple, for their journey, for their past hurt, for their future, for their future child, and for the birth mom that would so generously give them their child. I prayed, I prayed fervently. I begged God to work a miracle, to show me a way to work this out for them. To provide an agency that could do a home study abroad, to help us know which states we can work with. I prayed, and prayed. I know MY GOD IS BIGGER THAN THIS, I know if HE chooses to, HE CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN!
I finished up my prayer, just being thankful for so much, thankful that our business is growing by leaps and bounds, and that GOD is blessing us each and every day! We are in awe of HIM. He is reminding me everyday of HIS GLORY, HIS STRENGTH and HIS MAGNIFICENCE. I ended my prayer, AMEN. LITERALLY, 1 SECOND LATER....my phone rang. It was an agency that will/can do this. They can provide this couple with the home study that they need to adopt here in the US. I was thrilled, overwhelmed. Words cannot express how I felt at that moment. To see your prayers answered instantaneously is AWESOME, INCREDIBLE, and a reminder of HIS POWER!!
SO, I called the PC to let her know the GREAT news. I don't know what this couple will decide to do, maybe they won't decide to work with us. THAT IS OKAY! GOd's demonstration was what HE wanted me to have, to see, if I gain their business, what a bonus! But, I have already had the BEST OUTCOME EVER!!!!!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Faithful Adoption Consultants...Available Situations
If you or someone you know is interested in adoption, please visit our website: www.faithfuladoptionconsultants.com
I just recently posted more available situations. There are situations daily that still need to be matched with adoptive parents. If you are already in the process of adopting, and tired of waiting, please give us a call, we may be able to help speed up the process.
I just recently posted more available situations. There are situations daily that still need to be matched with adoptive parents. If you are already in the process of adopting, and tired of waiting, please give us a call, we may be able to help speed up the process.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Okay...Update....
I am officially going to North Africa in mid-september. Now, I have to work like crazy to get my passport renewed, and get all my shots and such! Pray that I get everything done in a timely manner! T-30 Days! I will keep you posted!!
Missions...
Prayer Request:
I am currently praying about a mission trip, in which I would be leaving in 4 weeks. Emory and I have been talking a lot about missions the past year or so. I love mission trips, especially those in which I get to work with children. Em and I firmly believe that we are missionaries in our home to foster children, a large part of the reason we chose to embark on this adventure. If foster care wasn't something God absolutely laid on our hearts, we ABSOLUTELY couldn't do it. The heartbreak would be too much. But, this is a God thing.
Anyway, back to the original subject. Mission trips...I have been really praying about mission trips, at first I wasn't sure if I thought God was calling us as a family, or just me to short term trips. The more Emory and I have discussed and prayed, we have come to the conclusion that this is not a family thing. Emory does not feel led to international missions, he feels led to be a missionary here, with our kids, in the workplace, WITH STUDENTS!
So, through much prayer we decided that if God is really pricking my heart about missions that HE would work out those details. Emory and I came to this conclusion on Sunday night, 8/16/09. On Tuesday, I went to visit my mother-in-law, and she and my father-in-law do a lot with the missions at our church, she told me about a mission trip to N. Africa in 4 weeks, they were still looking for 4 people to go to provide childcare.
I immediately felt like this was a trip that God intended for me to go on... WE knew if I decided to take mission trips that one of the hardest parts would be arranging childcare for our 4 children. But, that has already been worked out. I am not sure yet, if I will be able to go, but we are just praying that God will continue to work out all the details if I am suppose to go. I will keep you updated on the situation, please pray for that God's plan will be very clear!!
I am currently praying about a mission trip, in which I would be leaving in 4 weeks. Emory and I have been talking a lot about missions the past year or so. I love mission trips, especially those in which I get to work with children. Em and I firmly believe that we are missionaries in our home to foster children, a large part of the reason we chose to embark on this adventure. If foster care wasn't something God absolutely laid on our hearts, we ABSOLUTELY couldn't do it. The heartbreak would be too much. But, this is a God thing.
Anyway, back to the original subject. Mission trips...I have been really praying about mission trips, at first I wasn't sure if I thought God was calling us as a family, or just me to short term trips. The more Emory and I have discussed and prayed, we have come to the conclusion that this is not a family thing. Emory does not feel led to international missions, he feels led to be a missionary here, with our kids, in the workplace, WITH STUDENTS!
So, through much prayer we decided that if God is really pricking my heart about missions that HE would work out those details. Emory and I came to this conclusion on Sunday night, 8/16/09. On Tuesday, I went to visit my mother-in-law, and she and my father-in-law do a lot with the missions at our church, she told me about a mission trip to N. Africa in 4 weeks, they were still looking for 4 people to go to provide childcare.
I immediately felt like this was a trip that God intended for me to go on... WE knew if I decided to take mission trips that one of the hardest parts would be arranging childcare for our 4 children. But, that has already been worked out. I am not sure yet, if I will be able to go, but we are just praying that God will continue to work out all the details if I am suppose to go. I will keep you updated on the situation, please pray for that God's plan will be very clear!!
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