We've got a few updates here for you! It's a boy! We can finally announce that officially! We are fully funded, thanks to amazingly generous friends, family members, strangers, and grant organizations! Praise the LordWe are traveling beginning of January, Lord Willing, to go pick-up our little Sweetheart! As we've awaited his arrival, we have … Continue reading December Adoption Updates:
Category: Adoption
Adoption Update: September 2020… Chugging Along
A few updates... On August 28, 2020, our dossier was approved! This means we answered all of the Colombian Government's questions well! Praise the Lord! Thanks for praying! On September 22, 2020 (TODAY), we received our official referral for the child we had submitted a letter of intent for! THIS IS HUGE! I'm not 100% … Continue reading Adoption Update: September 2020… Chugging Along
June Update: More waiting, praying, doing life, and dreaming
Our dossier has been received by the Colombian government. I (Laurel) was really hoping that they would get our dossier and then send us a travel date. That simple. But, that's not quite how this process has been working. That's okay. It's really okay because we serve a Sovereign God who has a perfect plan … Continue reading June Update: More waiting, praying, doing life, and dreaming
Adoption Update: May 2020
April 21, 2020- I haven't had to use this mask yet, but today I did... because I made a VERY EXCITING trip to the post office to send off our dossier documents! 🎉🤗 This has been months in the making! Praise the Lord! So shout it from the rooftops... our dossier has been sent to our agency! … Continue reading Adoption Update: May 2020
Yes, we are still adopting…
I have gotten this question, in varying forms, at least four times now, and I try not to be bothered by it each time it comes. "Oh, you're still adopting?" Yes. yes, we are. It's just a slow process. So, now that I got that out there, I'll share a few updates. Update #1: We … Continue reading Yes, we are still adopting…
Like a Turtle
You know how pregnant women will post pictures of themselves on social media to document each week of their pregnancy? (Or maybe that was just me...) Well, when I was pregnant with Ev and Shep, I loved standing to the side so that you could get a clear view of that growing bump, indicating how … Continue reading Like a Turtle
Adoption Update: December 2019
Nalepa Adoption Update: December 2019 Let's catch up! It's been 3 months since that last update. What's new? Well, for one, our home study has been finalized! This is huge for us! Big news...We have submitted a letter of intent for a waiting child in Colombia. Colombia approved our letter of intent, and now we … Continue reading Adoption Update: December 2019
Life Lessons from Pumpkin Rolls
Photo by Daria Shevtsova on Pexels.com So, I (Laurel) have made 88 pumpkin rolls in roughly a two-month period. I had no idea that I had made that many until I went back and counted. I have 17 more to go until I am caught up with all of the orders. A friend recently sent … Continue reading Life Lessons from Pumpkin Rolls
Paperwork, painting, and pumpkin rolls
In the midst of the adoption process, paperwork does not seem to stop. We just finished our home study (PRAISE THE LORD!), and I (Laurel) desperately want to take a paperwork break. But, all adoption- related paperwork is VERY time sensitive. So, breaks cannot last long, unless we want to redo previously done paperwork. And … Continue reading Paperwork, painting, and pumpkin rolls
Adoption Update: August 2019
Photo by rawpixel.com on Pexels.com We wanted to share an update regarding our adoption journey. We have decided to adopt from Colombia, South America! Our home study is in the final review stage, which means our placing agency, Children’s House International (CHI), needs to review the home study created by Creative Adoptions in Ellicott City, … Continue reading Adoption Update: August 2019
Irons in the Fire 