Stacking blocks & payments

Today wasn't the greatest day but it ended well.  Checked my email right before bed and received a new picture of Noah-stacking blocks.  Yay his hair has grown!  The orphanage will probably buzz it soon (to prevent spread of lice and keep the children cooler).

Our adoption agency called today for an update and requested the second payment (largest one yet).  We're prepared for all the payments but I am feeling a little stressed and ready to start fundraising, applying for grants, etc.

We've roughly paid $2,600 in application fees, commitment fees, half of the home study, and other miscellaneous fees.  It's just the beginning.  It is not hard to understand why most people are intimidated  at the financials or do not even qualify once you start to add up all the fees for an adoption.

We anticipate this adoption will cost $22,000-28,000 in total (including travel).  It is and will be completely worth it.

I'm not asking for money but we certainly would appreciate some prayers.  Please pray that Noah is taken care of in the orphanage and that the adoption proceeds quickly and smoothly.