As suspected, we were denied for our last grant. I just heard today (that is after emailing them three times since we submitted the grant in February and still hadn't heard anything). Rejection sucks! I know I said that we weren't really holding out any hope for this grant either, but to be honest, a small part of me was. The reason I was is because our adoption agency had to provide a letter as part of the grant verifying that we are adopting, etc. and as she was writing it for us, she told me that she has written the letter numerous times before and every family has received a grant.
And then...us. Hmm. I don't honestly know what to think. I have to just believe that other families need it more than we do and that Heavenly Father still has a plan for us. I know that what we are doing is right. Devin and I have both had that confirmation so many times before we began this process and now throughout. Nothing that is worth it in life comes easy, right? We will just plug ahead and do the best we can with what we have.
I am so, so grateful for everyone who has supported our cause through donations and spreading the word. You can see we put up a little thermometer on the sidebar after some requests to see how we are doing. We have had so many donations and we are forever thankful for good friends and family (and even strangers) who are willing to help us bring our child home. Just yesterday, I received book and a check in the mail for $300 with an incredibly sweet note from a former co-worker. I was so touched and overwhelmed by her generosity and willingness to help. That is just one story of many where we have seen the Lord's hand in this. You will each never know how much it means to us. It's not just the big donations that matter, either. Our first donation was from members of our last ward who just lost their 2 month old son about a month ago. Here they are going through an incredible amount of loss and grief, and yet they still thought it important enough to help us.
I have cried multiple times, feeling humbled with the generosity of each of you. Thank you for being a part of our journey!
2 comments:
I am sorry to read your news. I am glad that God can and will provide. With or without grants. Because He is God this beautiful thing is possible. Faith is believing without seeing. I learned it in a real.tangible.way. during our adoption. {hugs}
Oh no! I have half a mind to call those people and let them know how I feel about that! I love you and I admire your determination to bring this sweet baby home.
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