"Sing, O barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman that of her who has a husband.
Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in the their desolate cities.
Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated....
All your sons will be taught by the Lord and great will be your children's peace."
Isaiah 54:1-17




Tuesday, August 30, 2011

August Update!

Hi Family & Friends!

We are so thankful to have you along with us on this journey of adoption.  It takes so much patience and it's wonderful to not be alone in the process.  We are moving right along on the waiting list... at about the pace of an overweight turtle.  :)  But we're doing great, and we knew it would be a long haul.

As you can see, our thermometer has moved up significantly!  We have received a large grant from the Steven Curtis Chapman foundation called "Show Hope" as well as a few generous gifts from family and friends!  So thank you so much for your support and help in this process!

Gratefully, our adoption is almost fully funded.  Our thermometer now includes receiving a sibling group, in which it's $11,000 more dollars, but worth every penny.  We're really hoping that God will bless us with two (or three!).  And if God has in mind for us one child, we are completely funded!  Praise the Lord!

We hope your summer has been blessed as you spend time with family and friends, and gear up for the fall... Bart's favorite time of year... Hunting season!  :)

Love in Christ,

The Orth's
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