Peace : A state in which there is no war or fighting. (Merriam-Webster)

It's been a while since we've lasted given an update, and I have to say that there are reasons why we haven't been able to. I would love to be able to explain in detail the reasons we've been so silent...one day I will.

We often feel like we're fighting an uphill battle on this journey. We were faced with what seemed like an impossible obstacle recently, but we have been amazed to see the Lord work wonders in the midst of uncertainty.

We are still waiting for our referral from Ethiopia. We are praying with persistence that the Lord will continue to work mightily on our behalf as He has done all along. This journey has sometimes been one filled with self-doubt mingled with great hope. We are hoping. We are waiting. We are praying.

Our greatest need right now is for people to pray specifically for *peace.* If you are willing, please  pray for *peace* over our adoption from Ethiopia.

For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. 

In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; 

for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; 

and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:24-28