Living by Faith with Grace: March 2008

Adoption Update #2

Easter Sunday 2008

Eric and I are one step closer to Baby Evje. Two weeks ago we found out our application was accepted by the Liberty Godparent Home, yay!! Our next step is to go to the Adoption Workshop weekend (April 3-5) in Lynchburg. We will be educated on the process and will have interaction with other adoptive couples and birthmothers, caseworkers, etc... We have been assigned to read two books, some articles and write a paper. Needless to say every night we are working on our homework. Please pray that the weekend will go well and our minds & hearts will be open to what we need to learn, pray for our future birthmother, Baby Evje and God's provision for our adoption expenses. We love you all and are thankful for your support.

First Baptist Church of Buford

Our New Church Family
As many of you know the Lord has called Eric to serve at FBC Buford as the Children's Pastor (Preschool - 5th grade) and we could not be more excited! What a wonderful church family. They have welcomed us with open arms. As you can see Eric has already made friends. The two girls below, Bell and Ashley they call Eric, Mr. Man. We are not sure how they came up with it, but they love to call him it. We had a wonderful Easter service with 1200 attending our church. Eric was able to spend all morning doing Preschool worship and he is not sure he is cut out for preschool. I told him, he better get used it with the possibility of a baby in the future. Eric has his work cut out for him, please pray for him as he embarks on his new adventure and finishes seminary!

Easter Sunday - Bell, Eric, Ashley

In the sanctuary

Front of the church

Mr. & Mrs @ FBC Buford

Front of the church

Bell, Eric, Ashley

Last day with Tishman Speyer

My Last Day with Tishman Speyer
February 15th was my last day with Tishman Speyer. I had a great year and half with the company. I made alot of friends and learned a ton about the commercial real estate industry. Below you will see pictures of my going away party @ Maggiano's (one of my favorite restuarants). Thank you Jim and the Atlanta team for a wonderful experience!