Miracles Big and Small

We are still in the midst and I haven't fully processed all the strings that God is connecting for us, so I apologize if this post sounds disjointed.

I have struggled with sharing this portion of our journey. I desired to see the Holy Spirit work through the hearts of people without voicing our needs publicly. I know that God works through people as they hear the needs of those around them, but I had a deep desire to have a private prayer with God that He would wet the fleece and keep the ground dry (Judges 6:36-40) in this stage of our story.

As of September 1st, Tracy had no contract with the VA & it needed to be renewed. 3 weeks later, there was still no contract. A 2nd contract was available but he wouldn't start until after our anniversary trip in October. Fast forward 8 weeks, we had 4 failed contract, only 2 weeks of pay and our spirits were as low as our reserves. God was providing our needs but as we starting looking forward beyond today to our Christmas plans, 2nd round of steep adoption fees and our desire to go to Haiti, I went humbly before God and asked for miracles; big miracles that only He could perform. My prayers went beyond job offers or more work for me. They were prayers that asked God for supernatural provisions. They were prayers that the US government would move faster than could be explained. They were prayers for friends/family to send an unexpected email asking how they could help. They were prayers that God would be the only one that could possibly be credited at the end of this journey.

In the midst of the growing of our faith and the diminishing of our finances, God propositioned us with three avenues of giving. They were from 3 very deserving groups of people all desiring to meet the spiritual needs of people starting in our neighborhood & moving to around the world. These were in addition to paying for our adoption and our regular support of church & missions. Tracy and I both heard God loud and clear something we hadn't been living out to its fullest obedience. Our money is not our own. Ever. We are spending God's resources. We have no right to panic or second guess why we found ourselves in the position of want. We just needed to pray.

During my silence and prayer, I got a Facebook message from a dear friend offering us miles to get to Florida! She thought the offer might sound random; it made my heart leap! God heard my prayers. This Monday, October 31st, Tracy started a new contract that was better than any of the 4 contracts that fell through - no travel through December! After 2 long months, God heard our prayers and answered the way He knew we needed. Today, we received our letter of appointment to move forward with our immigration paperwork with Homeland Security. In 4 1/2 weeks, we could be on a plane to Haiti because we serve a mighty God who desires to show us His love by answering our prayers! The wheels are still in motion after being discouraged for many days these past months.

I am not sure if you have ever felt a tug on your heart to help us to bring Christopher home. If so, I just want to give you a couple areas in which we are praying for financial provision:
 - In the next 2 weeks, Christopher's paperwork needs to begin processing
 - Our travel expenses still needed to go to Haiti (getting to Florida is covered)

Thank you prayer warriors and friends who love us! I know that our lives are blessed because of you.