Another wall

Over the last week I was really excited because we only need the proof of our life insurance before our preliminary paperwork is complete. After we called the insurance company we found out for the last two years I was the only one covered. So now we have to go through the process to try to get a new life insurance policy where both of us are covered. That will put us behind at least another month before we can even turn in our preliminary paperwork because we have to do the whole health screenings again.Wait for that to come in and the paperwork to get processed and then we can finally turn in our packet.

Once the agency reviews our packet then we have to do our Home Study which we are told it takes upto 6 months to do and then we have our interview with the agency and then they will finally help us put together our profile. So its still a waiting game on the Lord to choose the right child for us. But when that day comes I know I will forget all of the pain and suffering I feel now. I just have to wait on the Lord like Isaiah 40:31 says.

Isaiah 40:31

King James Version (KJV)

 ³¹But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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Prelimary Paperwork

We received our preliminary paperwork packet. Once we finish filling out the paperwork they will review it and if the agency doesn't have any other questions for us we will then be asked to come in for our intake interview. An intake interview is an interview between an agency representative and the adoptive coupe (David and I) This is where we will have the opportunity to ask any questions we may have as far as adoptins go or about the homestudy. As you can see the prelimary paperwork is very extensive. I will keep you posted on our next step in the adoption journey

Birthday Poem from my daddy

Rebekah
When you were born you filled my heart with pride,
And I was overcome by the joy I felt inside.
As I held you in my arms that very first day,
I knew I would never let any harm come your way.
... With your tiny little hands and tiny little feet,
Every time I look at you my heart skips a beat.
As I watch you sleep in the middle of the night,
I hope and pray I will do everything right.
I know I may make some mistakes along the way,
But I promise to do my best not to every single day.
I often wonder what you will grow up to be,
But whatever you become will be fine with me.
So whatever you may decide to do in your life,.
I can say this without any doubt at all,
In every story you have to tell me,
In everything you do in play, In everything you dream to see,
I love you more for this each day
You are my daughter and David’s wife
I will always be there to catch you if you fall.
And another promise I make to you from me,
Daddy's little angel you will always be.
Happy Birthday
Love Dad

Informational Meeting with Nebraska Children's Home Society

Today we went to our informational meeting with Nebraska Children's Home Society and we are both really excited about this agency because the only fees they charge is our Time. Treasures and Talents meaning that they ask that we volunteer at their fundraisers. They feel that the number 1 client is the baby so they don't charge the birthparents or the adoptive parents.  They just as us as adoptive parents to be the best parents we can be. Today was a really encouraging day for our adoption process. I have more to say but I will have to say that on another day. Our next step is to write a letter of inent to the agency on our intentions of adopting a baby and then the next step is homefully the HomeStudy.

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Stop and Shop & Quarter Auction: Pampered Chef

Its been a while

Sorry it has been a whie since I got on here. A lot to update you on.
Sadly on Sept 11, 2011 my grandmother went home to be with the LORD. I know that she is better off now and not in anymore pain but it is still hard for her to be gone. My mom flew down to see her before she left and was able to stay a week down in Florida with her brothers.

After my mom left Florida she flew here to my house and then 2 days later my dad flew in here. It was so nice to have them here for two weeks. People tell 2 weeks is a long time but those 2 weeks went by way too fast. I really enjoyed my time with my parents. I truly truly have the best parents in the world! I was busy hanging out with them. We went to the zoo, a drive through safari and even the SAC museum while they were here.

Then we were blessed to even get family pictures done while they were here. I just wish my brother and his wife were here too! Maybe I can get them to visit one day.

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Prayer Request

Just a few short months ago my grandma was diagnosed with cancer. The tumor she has is inoperable so the Doctor's decided the best option for her was Chemo to shrink the tumor.

Well it turns out the chemo is making her more sick. I don't know the details of  everything. All I know is that it doesn't look promising for her. She has asked that all her children come see her. So my mom is leaving tonight and they are calling hospice on Monday.

I really really wish I can jump on a plane and go see her. I am thankful though I got to see her last summer when  I was out in Florida on business, That was just a short Saturday visit but at least it is better than nothing.

I am continuing to pray for her health and strength. My God is bigger and better than any Dr and I know he is a healing God. I know He can heal her if it is in his will so at this point I am praying for the LORD's will. I want to be selfish and want Him to heal her. But if that is not what he wants than there is nothing I can do about it. I just know she has other great grandkids to meet in the future.

I just ask that you pray for her and her condition

Another fork in the road

David an I have some more decisions to pray and think about. Do we look at other agencies in town or do we sit back and be patient for this agency. How do we know what the Lord wants for us and what is the desires of our hearts. Lots of prayer and seeking going on. I will continue to keep you posted on which way the Lord directs us.

The Interview Results

We finally got our call from the agency today and unfortuntaly we didn't make it in. She said we were a good canidate and we can try again in February to get in. She said they were looking more for families that already had children because they have a shortage of those families.

I want to cry but I know that is not going to change anything. Sometime it makes me feel like I am not fit to be a mother but on the other hand it just makes me want to push more for my goal. All I want to do is be a Godly mother to a child that needs a loving home and I have that loving home to give. Sometime I just don't understand God's plan but we are not suppossed to understand his plan for us. I have worked so hard to be a mother that it hurts when I can't be. I guess you really don't understand until you are put in that situation.

Deep down I know that this means that the child He has planned for us is not ready for us but when The LORD does finally reveal his plan to us it will be one glorious day and I can't wait for that to happen and I can forget about all this heartache

Psalm 37: 3-5-
 Trust in the LORD, and do good; [so] shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.

The Interview

We had our interview today and it went extremely well. The lady doing the interviews was extremely nice and it wasn't a drilling like I thought it was going to be. It was more of them telling us the process of adoption in detail and asked us why we were adopting and what we wanted in the adoption.

We find out Friday if we get into the agency or not. She was completly up front and honest with us and told us that they are interviewing 18 families with only 6 slots open so it is going to be tough but she said the fact that we live in Omaha is a plus. So we did our part and we just need to let the LORD do his part and to continue to pray for his will to be done.

Brutus' Dramatic Day

Yesterday on a daily walk with the dogs I noticed Brutus had a puss filled sore on his behind. I wasn't to worried since I just noticed it and I thought it was a bug bite of some sort so I was going to watch it over the next few days to see how it look.

This morning when we woke up the sore was worse and it was bleeding so we called the vet promptly at 7:30 when they opened up and he had an appointment at 8:30. Again I wasn't to worried I thought he would get some ointment and we would be on our way. By 8:45 he was in surgery. At this point I was worried. His left anal gland had ruptured. My poor boy was in so much pain and he couldn't express it to me. After his quick 30 minute surgery, I was on my way back home with him. Boy does he hate that cone around his head. He refuses to walk with it on. My guess it is because he has tunnel vision with it on. I wouldn't want to walk around like that either.

I am just glad my baby boy is OK and doing well. He is on antibiotic and an inflammatory for 7 day but should be up and running again by tomorrow.

Finally!

After 6 months after putting in our application we finally got called today for our entrance interview with the adoption agency. It is August 29th at 8:30 so anyone who reads this please remember to say a little prayer for us that day. I just have to try to stay focused on life between now and then and don't let it take over my life. I know it will be hard but with LORD's help I can. I have waited for this moment for such a long time. I am one step closer to getting the child I have always wanted. As much as I want this I want what God has willed for our lives. I just pray he gives us the words to say and the wisdom on that day,

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Im the clay

I have been so impatient lately when it comes to my adoption. In our society now when we want something we want it right this very second. But the Lord may be building us up for something bigger and better that I may not be aware of yet. After all he is the Master Potter and we are just the clay for him to mold us into what he wants us to be. What he wants for me is way better than I can have ever imagined. As the time gets closer for us to get a phone call for our interview, I just can't help but think of what he has in store for us and what precious little child he has hand picked just for David and I. I can't wait to meet our little one whether it be 6 months from now or 2 years from now. I know when that moment happens it will be the greatest moment in my life. Until then I just have to keep my eyes on the Lord and live every single day doe HIM.

My new favorite song

http://youtu.be/C-Pud0hXhhY

This song is awesome of how Christ loves us

"He took the scars and left us with the healing"

Prayer Request

A few weeks ago my Grandma had a biopsy done on a growth that she had. It came back yesterday as adrenal carcinoma. I am not sure what type it is but I know that it is a form of cancer. I just pray and ask everyone to pray for the LORD's healing over her body.

Father's Day

I just wanted to thank my daddy for all the things he has ever done for me. I am eternally grateful that the LORD gave me christian parents to teach me the truth and I was able to learn and accept Christ as my personal Saviour at a young age and never really was tempted by the things of the world. My dad has always been there for me and even as an adult I know that I can always go to my dad for anything and everything. I think that I am the adult that I am today because my dad showed me responsibility as a child. I never got away with anything and if I wanted something i had to work for it. I hated it at the time but now I know that things arent given to me on a silver platter and things take work. I just wanted to say thank-you daddy for all you and mom did for me. I love you so very much. I can't ask for a better dad.

Memorial Day

I know I am several weeks late on this post but we had an awesome Memorial Day.

David and I got up that morning and had a nice quiet breakfast together. Than after breakfast I decided to make a picnic lunch for us for when we go to the zoo.

Then we spent the day at the Henry Doorly Zoo. There are a ton of animals that we didn't get to see half of the zoo and we were there from 10-3. One of David's favorite exibits was the Jungle escpecially the monkey's. I think he like the monkeys cause he is one. LOL!.

My favorite part that we saw that day was the MeerKats.

After a great day we had at the zoo we came home and had a Bonfire in our backyard. I just love spending time together as a family.

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God Bless

Rebekah DeHart

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402-916-5684

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On my mind

My adoption has been on my mind alot lately. Just wondering when and how it is going to happen. I know  the LORD has a plan for us but I wish I knew what that plan is. I am so ready to be a mother. I want to share all my journeys with a child and on beautiful God given days like today where it is absolutely perfect out, I wish I could just take my child to the park and create memories for him or her. I know that I may not know when that is going to happen I do know this the LORD is our marvelous creator and if he can create such a beautiful world around us with the beaches un Hawaii and the beatifully landscaped mountains of Alaska. He can sure bless David and I with a child.

Family isn't always blood. It's the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no matter what.

Alaska Trip

We went back home for Easter and it was so nice to see the entire family on this trip!

We left Omaha on the 23rd of April and we had a layover in Portland OR where David's dad and brother live so we were able to leave security and spend about 2 hours with them. Then we got on our flight headed to Anchorage!! I was really anxious on this flight and couldn't calm down. I just wanted to get to Anchorage not to mention the guy that sat next to us was just a little creepy he smelt of major BO and it made the 4 our flight LOONG. But before you know we were in Alaska! It felt as if I never left and to be honest I never wanted to leave again.

On the first day which was Easter Sunday we went to church and the Easter drama was Amazing!! Then after the morning service we went to David's mom's house and had a ham for Easter dinner than Sydney came over to do an Easter Egg hunt! That night I went to our church's Easter Pageant. It was really good. It was a little weird watching it and not being in it. I have been in it for the past 4 years.

Then on Wednesday the entire family went to Portage Glacier and Alyeska which was so much fun. A little chilly but fun. I posted pictures on my Facebook.
It was just great to see family and friends again. I really got attached to my neice Vanessa over this trip. She is such a sweet heart. She was barely 1 last time I saw her so I wasn't sure how she would react but she took to me like a fish to water. She wanted her Bekah. I can't wait to go back and see them all again. 10 days is not nearly long enough for me. I did not want to come home it was so sad. But I am back in Omaha and life has to get back to normal again.

Support

It is so great to have the family & friend support through all of this. I dont know what I would do without my friends & family and having each of their prayers in helping me through the emotional roller coaster of adopting. It is so emotional because I know that the birthmom is making a really hard decision I mean she has loved and cared for this gift from God for 9 months and now is choosing to let complete strangers raise their child. That is the most selfless thing a human being can do. I will always be eternally grateful for that woman for such a selfless act. There is probably a fear of the unknown on both ends of the story. My fear is that we put so much time and energy into doing all the paperwork and then she changes her mind. Which she will have every right to do. Her fear is probably the fear of knowing that she is making the right decision.

We have already begun the homestudy process and it is very very detailed. It really feels like I am a criminal they want to know every little detail about me and David. From directions to our house to our finances to our childhood life to what are parent's personalities are to getting background checks and finger prints from the FBI and the state. It is crazy how much they want to know about us. But I love my little monkey so much already that it is extremely worth it to me. I would give my right arm to be able to start my family. I know that the LORD has a precious little baby out there just waiting for the love that David and I have for it.

I just wanted to publically thank my wonderful friends & family for the wonderful support you all have blessed us with,

Its been a while Wow!

Wow! Its been a while since I blogged. A ton has happened since I last blogged. The biggest thing is we are finally getting a fence! YIPEE!! My dogs will be so happy. The put in post in our yard already and they hit 5 pipes to our water sprinkler which was not cool. But it is only costing us $30 to replace which is isn't bad.

Yesterday I went to ReRuns R Fun with a friend and I was able to get a really nice pack n play that has a mobile that plays music and has a changing table really cheap. We are slowly starting to get things for our little one. We are getting things we know we will need regardless of its a boy or girl and will not expire on us. I can't wait until our little one joins our family. The LORD has a plan and I just have to be patient and wait on his timing.

One last thing I found this verse and it really touched my heart about adoption.

You are the helper of the fatherless. LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear, To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, That the man of the earth may oppress no more.

Psalms 10:14,17-18

The decision is made

Well, after alot of research and prayer David and I chose an agency that we feel that the LORD is bringing us to. Even though we have to wait until August to even get interviewed it is the best one for us. We chose to go with Lutheran Family Services. All of the other agencies application fee was really expensive like $1000 just for appplying and the informational meetings had waiting list. With Family Lutheran Services the informational meeting we were able to get in right away and the application fee is only $100.

Waiting until August will give us time to prepare and save some money and it will give me a chance to get used to my new schedule and the less pay and if something does comes up like if we find an identified adoption we can still go through the Family Lutheran Services for the legal stuff. So this is the best decision for us. The hardest part about waiting until August is I want a child now but we have to wait on the LORD to bring the right child to us.

I have comfort and knowing that He already has one picked out that is perfect for David and I. He already know who he or she is and I can't wait to meet him and her.

Prayer Request

My dad's youngest sister found out yesterday that she may have spinal cancer. She goes into the dr tomorrow to see if it is. I really don't know much yet but I am asking that everyone please pray for her and that the LORD will heal her body.

Update

Its been a while since I blogged. Not much has really happened since my last blog. We went to the informational meeting and got so many of our questions answered. They agency only takes adopting families twice a year. The Spring & the Fall. We went on a Wednesday and the Spring applications were do that Friday so there was no way we could fill out the application in two days. So if we go with this agency we have to wait until the fall to even put in our application and wait for it to be accepted. Once it is accepted it can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years for a child to be placed with us. We are not sure we want to wait until the fall. So we are starting to look at other agencies. Hopefully the LORD will bring us to the right agency where our little angel will be waiting for their forever home.

Psalm 27:4-14
4One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek:
         That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,
         To behold the beauty of the LORD
         And to meditate in His temple.
5For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle;
         In the secret place of His tent He will hide me;
         He will lift me up on a rock.
6And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me,
         And I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy;
         I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.
7Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice,
         And be gracious to me and answer me.
8When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You,
         “Your face, O LORD, I shall seek.”
9Do not hide Your face from me,
         Do not turn Your servant away in anger;
         You have been my help;
         Do not abandon me nor forsake me,
         O God of my salvation!
10For my father and my mother have forsaken me,
         But the LORD will take me up.
11Teach me Your way, O LORD,
         And lead me in a level path
         Because of my foes.
12Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries,
         For false witnesses have risen against me,
         And such as breathe out violence.
13I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD
         In the land of the living.
14Wait for the LORD;
         Be strong and let your heart take courage;
         Yes, wait for the LORD

First informatonal meeting

We have been contacting agencies all over Nebraska and we actually have our first informational meeting this Wednesday at 11:00 with Lutheran Family Services. We are hopeful but not making a decision yet. Just waiting for the LORD to bring us the right child. I have been reading a wonderful book its called.Celebrating adoptin the intentional family by Kiberley Raunikar Taylor. It has helped me understand the adoption process through her story and all though we are not adopting internationally like she did there is still a lot of decisions to be made and as she talks about her ups and downs it makes me realize this probably wont be an easy road to take. I just pray the the LORD continues to open the doors he already has. I have taken the advice of the author and praying or my future child an his or her birthmother. I want my child to understand his or hers past. My prayer for his or her birthmother is that I can be a witness to her and she will come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and continue to serve HIM. I want my baby to know that his or her birthmother chose to adopt them out out of love. Its crazy I haven't even met a birthmother yet or a potential bay. I don't even know if he or she is even cnceived yet or is growing in his or her birthmother's womb but I continually pray for them and I just pray that He or she will ome to know Christ at an early age. I want him or her to know that I love them so very much and I can't wait for the LORD to place him or her in my arms.

Proverbs 2:6-7 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly

The LORD really blessed

Ever since we decided to make the desicion to adopt it feels like the LORD is opening one door after the other. We have been given referrals for non profit agencies and I recently had a friend who just adopted herself. She was talking to her Adoption attorney and her adoption atorney was able to give me a name of a good one here in Omaha. I am super excited on how things are moving. I mean we just decided on Monday and we already are going to have an adoption attorney and its Saturday! The LORD relly does work in mysterious and wonderful ways. I am so glad that I have HIM to guide me through all these troubles because there really is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Psalm 119:105 Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
American King James Version

Decisions Decisions Decisions

Who knew that there where so many adoption agencies out there. Picking the right one is going to be a journey in itself. I am praying that the LORD will bring us in the right agency for us.

A fork in the road

OK. So the IUI was unsuccessful again!. I was so terribly upset because I was almost convinced that it had worked this time. I am so tired of putting money and time and energy into something that is emotionally physically exausting. So after hours I mean hours of talking David and I decided to go with adoption. So I think I am going to creat a website about our life story so that potential birth mothers can read it and hopefully choose us. Know we just got to do our homework and choose the right agency for us. I pray that this process goes smoothly and we will soon have a baby in our arms for us to teach to love and honor the LORD.

The waiting game

I finally had my IUI done on the 15th of January. Other than being very uncomfortable it seemed to go well. I cramped alot the first day, but after that I have been fine until the last tw odays where I have been having cramps that are kind of like menstrual cramps. This two week wait is killing me to see if it took or not. I am really anxious to find out. My whole life depends on this. I have been wanting a baby for so looong. Sorry guys if it is positive you wont know until my 12th week. We don't plan on announcing anything until the 2nd trimester because of my previous pregnancy didn't last that long. So we are waiting until the "safe zone" but I will keep you updated.

Ultrasound #4

I had another ultrsound today and it started like all the others saying that I have plenty of follicles but not quite big enough. The tech even said she wish she could see them in 3D because I had 3 or 4 of them on top of each other. But when she got to the other side I had on follicle right where it needed to be and there where one or two more right behind. So we are finally going to be able to do the IUI on Saturday! I can't wait. Now it is going to be just praying and waiting it is all on the LORD if he chooses to allow this procedure to work. Of course I am serioudly praying and hoping with all of my heart that we conceive this time and we are able to finally have the child I have so wanted for so long. I am so ready for the journey of trying to conceive to be over and start our new chapter in our life as parents. Whether we are parents to one, two, or three children. It would not matter to me. I just want a healthy child that will grow up and love the LORD.

Ultrasound #3

Ok. So the ultrasound again did not go as planned. My body is sooo lazy. I just wish I could force my body to do what it needs to do. But anyway not all hope is lost. I have to give myself injectibles for the next 3 days to hyper jump my ovaries in to doing what they need to do. The only thing is with this medication the chances of multiples goes from 2 % to 25%, but you as long as I have been wanting to have a child. I could have quads and be OK with it because I want to be a mommy more than anything in this world.

I have to go in for another ultrasound in on Thursday. Hopefully with some good news that David and I can finally get to do the IUI!!!!! Please keep us in your deepest prayers. I know the LORD can work miracles in all situation and there is strength in numbers.

Ultrasound #2

So I went in for my second ultrasound hoping that my follicles were gt but instead my follicles only grew 2 mm since last Wednesday. They went from a 6-8 and they have to be between 18-25mm to be considered a mature follicle for the egg. I have to go back in on Monday for another Ultra$ound. Hopefully Monday they are mature. But for some reason I am not holding out much hope. But we will see God does miracles.