Money, Money, Money, Must be Funny, in a Rich Man's World

Every time I look at our adoption fee outline, this ABBA song pops into my head.   I have my parents and their first CD, ABBA GOLD, to thank for it!  

In all seriousness, Mike and I have always known that adoption was going to be expensive.  We knew that we would have to be frugal, save and eventually pay out.  I didn’t realize however, how hard it was going to be to write those big checks!  America World estimates up to $35,734 for an Ethiopian adoption –YIKES!

In my world the amount listed above seems like a lot, but in God’s, it is mere pennies.  Psalm 24:1 The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.

To help me keep perspective, I really like the comparison a speaker made in this audio conference.   Many of us do not pray or even second guess buying a car like this onethough, somehow we say we can’t afford adoption… it is too expensive.  The car will inevitably rust, break down and although it can be used, in and of itself, has no worth in eternity.  On the other hand, a life is “priceless” and eternal.

Please pray for us as we look for ways to fundraise, save and come up with the money to finance our adoption.  We have already connected with Just Love Coffee – (We especially love that their story starts with an Ethiopian adoption too!)  As soon as we complete our home study, we also hope to apply for grants.  We are attempting to be good stewards of what God has financially entrusted to us, knowing He will provide us with the amount needed in the end.