Trusting in His Sovereign Will for Our Lives

Tonight we are one step closer to Baby Evje. What does that mean? We found out today that the birthmom considering us to parent her child chose the other family. God answered our prayers....you might ask how is that? We asked the Lord to make it very clear to the birthmom on what family she should choose. While disappointing....we our trusting our Sovereign Lord that He has another child out for us.
"Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge." Psalm 62:8, we are trusting in the Word and His promises tonight. This is the cry of our heart. I can not thank our family and friends enough for your love, support and prayers.

UPDATE

I realize it has been almost a year since I have posted anything to our blog. It has been a busy year! To be honest I started this blog over a year ago anticipating that we would have a baby in the coming months, and what a great outlet to blog and update my family and friends who live at a distace on our child's growth and development. We submitted our profile to our adoption agency in October 2008. Here we are 14 months later and still no baby. Of course that was not my plan.....so as the months has gone by I thought about posting and think who wants to hear about Eric and I?? As the days go by and still no activity on the baby front.....God is his grace reminds me, Heidi, where do you find your identity? Are you finding your identity in a baby or being a parent? Heidi, please find your identity in me and where I have you right now. Heidi, look outside of you and see the ministry I have placed all around you. I trust God will provide that special child to us in His timing (Isaiah 55:8-9). As Eric and I march on in this journey of faith we claim Luke 1:37, "For with God nothing will be impossible."

Three weeks ago our agency (VA) sent an email from another Christian adoption agency (AR) and this agency was looking for some adoptive parents who were interested in a potential adoption situation. This agency did not have any profiles to show this birthmother. Eric and I stepped out in faith and submitted all the information required to this agnecy knowing that if the adoption went through it would cost us twice the amount of money it would cost us if we went through our current agency (VA). As it stands today, the birthmother is trying to decide between us and another family to adopt her baby boy. We were told two weeks ago she would be making a decision. Apparently the birthmother likes both families and this is a very difficult decision for her. We are still on pins and needles and this has been the longest two weeks of our lives. We hope to hear soon what her decision is. If we are not chosen it will be difficult, we have been praying that the Lord make it very clear to this birthmother what family she should choose. We know there is another baby out there for us. Thank you for love and prayers. We are BLESSED!

Christmas time is here......

We have had a busy past couple of weeks.....Christmas parties consuming most of our time. We were able to have our 1st Christmas party at our house this year and hosted the Children's ministry workers which was alot of fun! Eric ended up with a giant acorn at a white elephant ornament gift exchange at one party. Eric had his performing debut as the angel Michael.We have enjoyed the hustle and bustle; as I remind myself it is not about the hustle and bustle but remembering the birth of our Savior! Jesus is the reason we celebrate!

Heidi, Amy and Amy - Girls Night Out

Eric as the Angel Michael in Children's Christmas Play

Eric & The Angels

Heidi & Angela

Kids at the party!

Christmas party at our house, first use of the dining room!

Jon & Eric - Rock Band

Eric & Anna Belle

Heidi & Eric

Family trip to VA

After our trip to FL we flew straight to VA to see my family. We had a fun time! The rain that found us in FL followed us to VA......none the less we had a great time. We spent alot of time lovin on my cousin Amy's son - Gray! We dressed him in a hotdog costume...wanted to make sure it fit for Halloween. One of Eric's most favorite things to do at my parents is to get in the hot tub. My brother joined him one day and the dog Jaxson was thinking about taking a swim. The last day of our trip we went out to breakfast with my parents and found the oldest house a freed slave purchased in Orange county, they gave a tour of the property and house......on the way home I got to ride in my dad's convertible Porsche with the top down!

Ft Lauderdale, FL Vacation

We went to Ft Lauderdale the end of September for our vacation. We had a great time! The relaxation was wonderful....Eric and I both had our first massages. The beach was beautiful besides the rain we received both days from 1pm through the evening. I especially enjoyed the pool which as located on the 5th floor and the balconey overlooked the ocean, magnificent view! It's amazing how quick vactions come and go!!

Lori & Greg's Engagement Party

Saturday evening we had a great time at Greg family's home for a Mexican Fiesta to celebrate the engagement of Lori and Greg. They will be getting married next September. We are excited to welcome Greg to the Evje family. It is sure to be a beautiful wedding! The food and company were a treat on Saturday night!!

Charles "Grayson" Craddock is here!

Earlier this week I was able to visit my cousin Amy and dearest friend. She gave birth to her son "Gray" July 4th! I had the best time with them. Gray is a great baby! I was ready to take him home with me. I look forward to lots of fun times with them in the future.

Home Sweet Home!

We are excited about moving to our new home! We will be moving the week of July 4th. Watch out Buford here we come!

Lila Kate Bush

Our best friends Ken & Peggy Bush welcomed Lila Kate into the world May 31st @ 12:20am. She is 7lbs even and 20 inches. She is beautiful!! She likes to suck her thumb and fingers. Mom is doing great! Lila came so quickly, Peggy did not have time to get an epideral. We have prayed for Lila for a couple of years and so glad we were able to welcome her. Once we move to Buford, Ken & Peggy will live 5 minutes from us, so Lila will see lots of Uncle Earl and Aunt Heidi.

Ken, Peggy, Lila, Eric & Heidi

Me & Beautiful Mom-Peggy

Eric giving Lila kisses

Lila Kate 11 hrs old!

Staying BUSY.....

We have been very busy lately and will remain busy mostly likely until August. Eric is finishing his semester and will be completely done by Monday, yeah!! He has had some late nights lately, doing tests, reading and writing papers. Eric has also is planning for a huge VBS in June and going to a Kid's Camp (3rd - 5th grade) in June too! He has had many meetings. Since we have not moved to Buford yet.....we spend our entire Sunday there.
Praise God! We have three couples interested in leasing the condo. I should have a lease signed by the end of the weekend, which means we can go forward with buying a house. Please pray for the Lord's guidance as we choose our 1st house!! I feel very comfortable with all three couples and could be moving in June or July depending on the renter.
Please pray for my friends and cousins who will be delivering their babies in the next couple of weeks - Peggy Bush (girl) 5/23, Laura Foreman (girl) 6/9, and Amy Craddock (boy) 6/27. Can't wait to meet these babies! We have our first homestudy appointment May 19th. We will have to complete two other appointments, once completed we submit our album and homestudy and our album goes into the pool.