Home Study #2 recap

Hi. Our second home study was about 10 days ago and I have been waiting for the perfect time to be able to sit down and write about it. Throughout the week, I have been mentally writing and trying to remember all my thoughts and how God worked through it...I want to make sure I remember it all and write it all down.

So, I wrote in here, asking for prayers and for joy, and I brought my fears to the Lord. The "funny" thing about asking for prayer, is that then I need to remind myself that I need to relax my soul and enjoy the knowledge that the Lord hears my prayers. “Don’t worry about anything, instead pray about everything. Tell God your needs..." . 

The night before our home study, I went to bed asking God to just give me joy and peace about this home study. (I'm starting to cry a little, this might take a minute to write the way I want). Guys, He gave me the sweetest dream about our little babe. In my dream, we were getting to meet them for the first time...we were there, getting to hold them, hear them laugh, see their sweet little hands and feet, and talk to the care givers about them. They told us that our child's nickname was "Hoot" because of the laughter and joy that they bring to everyone around. It's pretty common that the Lord speak to me in my dreams (probably because it's when I listen the best!), and this dream was one of the most real dreams I have had. I remember the lighting in the room, the colors, the textures of the fabrics, the faces, the sounds, and even the smells. I woke up with a huge smile and so much joy..."and don’t forget to thank him for his answers.” (Philippians 4:6)

That joy stayed with all day. It's still here. We had the home study and it went great - no nerves, and we were even done earlier than our case worker thought we would be. The Lord answered my prayers, and your prayers, and He showed to me His glory. He showed me His love and His power and gave me peace that could only come from Him. I am in awe and incredibly humbled.

"Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”  “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” 

(Matthew 14: 22-33)

We have some education to do and we need to get physicals, and then we can set up our third (and final!) home study. One step closer every day. :-) Thank you for not hesitating to intercede for us in prayer...He is so good, and Mike and I are very thankful to have you walking along side of us. We love you all. <3