If you asked either Joshua or I to give one word to describe our life right now, I think we would both agree on the word: TRANSITION. We are entering into a lot of new seasons this fall, and with these changes and transitions there are oh-so-many ways that we are reminded of God’s continued goodness and faithfulness in our lives! Details on the 2 big transitions below!
NEW JOB – – – – – – – – –
The first transition is a new job for Joshua! Earlier this summer he was approached about an opportunity to work part-time at our church (Countryside Bible Church) and attend full-time seminary classes through a distance learning location of the Masters Seminary that is based out of our church. Although Joshua has been an RN for several years now he has always had the desire to go into full-time ministry at the church (This was a desire of his from even before we met!). Because Seminary is rather expensive, we thought that this dream would likely still be several years in the future. It has been such a joy to see God’s good provision for us in this new opportunity! This opportunity was not a surprise to God, but it sure was to us! Joshua will also continue to work part-time at the hospital to keep up his RN skills (and make some extra money too ;)). I am continuing to work full-time at Medical City Lewisville as an RN in Day Surgery/PACU. I am currently working 4 days/10hour shifts ~ it is so nice that this is an option vs the traditional 12 hr RN shifts!
We would love your prayers for continued unity and good communication for Joshua and I as we adjust to new hours with work, and school schedule, and ministry.
BABY STEPS FORWARD TOWARD ADOPTION – – – – – – – – –
After much prayer, time, and research we have decided to pursue Domestic Infant Adoption through a local agency called Texas Christian Adoptions. Honestly, this was kind of a long and wearing process to make this decision—there are SO MANY different agencies out there. But, the Lord continues to be faithful and kind as we trust Him through this process. Both Joshua and I just really appreciated the values that this agency stands for, the expectations for interaction between the birth mom/adoptive family that this agency expects, and the level of expertise and professionalism that the leadership of the agency exudes. We are thankful for unity in this decision and are excited to move forward!
We actually submitted the first part of our Adoption Application today!!!! We still have LOADS of paperwork to sift through, but every little step is progress!
We are currently in the saving money/fundraising phase of the adoption process and will stay there as long as needed as we continue to work on paperwork and trust the Lord with His perfect timing in growing our family!
This verse comes to mind as we thank the Lord for His continued goodness and faithfulness to us through all seasons of life:
Your lovingkindness, O Lord, extends to the heavens,
Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. (Psalm 36:5)
I’lll do my best to keep you all updated as we continue to move forward with this process. And as always, feel free to send me a message or ask if you have questions about where we are, or Jesus, or life in general! 🙂
Joyful in Him,
~Erin
P.S. The picture is from a hike we went on this summer up in Turner Falls, OK! Special Memories together 🙂
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