It’s been a great idea, and we’ve raised a LOT of money by selling puzzle pieces to frame for our future IVF baby. We’re hoping and praying that we’ll be able to have the procedure done within the next year, and today we only have $4,210 to go!

We’ve been getting a lot of practice lately by keeping our niece and nephew, 2 years old and nearly 9 months old, respectively. There have been challenges with them, mostly in getting to know them. It’s a lot of fun though, having little giggles heard through the house, little feet pattering across the floor, the two of them playing together and loving each other’s company. We are beyond thankful for the opportunity to have them in our house and be a part of their lives, and are praying for guidance in our lives and theirs.

So while we do that, we’re still moving ahead, following God’s will for our lives in pursuing IVF. It seems like we have such a short distance to go before we reach our goal. Won’t you help us? We would certainly appreciate having $5 given for a puzzle piece to show our baby how many people God used to help bring him or her into this world. Most of all, we covet your prayers as we move ahead.

Our Internet is not working here at the house today, so I’m posting this from my phone and it will be pretty short.

I did want to take some time though and tell you all how thankful I am for you all. God has shown Himself faithful to us in so many things. We are so unworthy of His love and care for us, and especially His faithfulness to us. We fail Him daily, yet He continues to be faithful.

We started out on this journey at $0. Through all of you, God has give us over $9,800 so far! We so appreciate all you’ve done to help, and thank you! It’s another $5 Friday, so we’re asking that if you have just $5 to give, head over to the ‘Buy a Puzzle Piece’ link at the top of the page. Thank you, and God bless you!

**UPDATE**

We’ve got internet back now, so I’ve added the usual photo/link here at the bottom.

I recently did a post titled “All About Zidane.” Jonathan and I have been taking care of him for a little over 6 weeks now. He also has a big sister named Kyeli. She will be 2 at the end of this month. Jonathan’s older sister, Kristan and her husband have been taking care of Kyeli. She has stayed with them so much since she was born and they love her and are as attached to her as she is to them. She is a beautiful curly haired little girl and she and Zidane look just alike. 🙂

Kyeli Girl 🙂

Please pray for these babies and the situation they are in. This situation is awful and it has broke our family’s heart. Please pray for wisdom from the Lord that His will would be done and that we would all know the direction He wants us to take. Please pray for their Mother and Father! They need the Lord in their lives!

I’ve prayed to the point that I don’t even know what to pray anymore, but I know God can hear the unspoken cry of His child too. I’ve held Dane (as we call him) and cried wondering how you could have children that you don’t want. I’ve been so angry at times with their parents for what they’ve done, but have also been reminded that for the grace of God this could be me in this situation. I’ll admit that at times this anger has been hard to swallow and instead pray for them. I’ve never really been faced with this situation to pray for someone that has done so much wrong and has caused so much pain. A situation that is so close to my heart and while I’m trying to pray for what is best for these babies and His will, I’m struggling with the own desires of my heart. I’ve prayed that God might show us if His will in this matter is the desires of our heart, but I’ve also prayed that if we have to send them home that God will give us all peace in our hearts.

Super Boy Dane!

I don’t understand why He has put us in this place. To love this sweet baby boy and still raise money for In-vitro at the same time? I don’t have all the answers but I know that He has not told us to stop either. I know that when you don’t know what to do you don’t do anything at all. We know God has His hand in this and that He has a great plan in mind so we continue on and we continue trusting Him, we continue to wait for His timing and for now we continue to love, and take care of this precious little boy. Dane is so easy to love but its also so hard to love so much knowing that we may have to let him go while we still have none of our own to hold. But for now…. we are having the time of our lives with him.

Please keep praying for us and this desperate situation these babies are in. Pray for my brother-in-law and sister-in-law that God will give them peace. Pray that God will help them as they are in the same situation with Kyeli that we are in with Dane. Pray that God will give us wisdom to know His will. Pray for grace. Pray for His strength. Pray that we learn to trust Him more through this pain that we all are feeling in this matter.

Please pray for me and Jonathan as we continue in His plan for us to raise the money for our in-vitro procedure and that at the same time we can be what this little boy needs us to be for him. Thank you to everyone that is praying for us and the blessing you have all been in our lives. Thank you for the financial support that you’ve given and if you are able please help us again today. We are $235.00 away from having $10,000! To God be the glory!

I’ve recently had several people tell me that they have been praying for us, and asking questions about how close we are to having what we need! What a blessing to know that people care. That people are praying, supporting, giving, and loving our story! I pray it will never go unsaid how grateful we are! The Lord has used so many people to help meet a very big need in our lives and to say thank you alone just doesn’t seem like enough!

Jonathan told me the other day that we have sold 36 puzzle piece charm bracelets and 1,840 puzzle pieces! We have $9,745 saved for our In-vitro procedure, and we are anxiously awaiting everything that the Lord has planned for us through that!

Please keep praying for us and give today if you can! May God bless you today!

We are on our way to Dollywood today to spend time with all the family, but wanted to take the time again to tell you all how thankful we are for your prayers and generosity. Please continue to pray for us, and please give a little if you can!