baby steps

"The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps" (Proverbs 16:9).

We are slowly working our way to submitting our application to foster/adopt with the county. I have a short laundry list of things to accomplish and when the end is in sight we'll submit our paperwork. You know how I love to make my lists! So here's one more:

--sort, donate and return all the items stacked up in the spare bedroom
--paint the spare bedroom
--clean carpets
--fill out the application and paperwork
--few minor repairs to house (replace screen in spare bedroom window, fix light chain on the ceiling fan, fix banister, replace cover on electrical box in barn)
--rotate to fall/winter clothes so I can get the closets cleaned out and organized (again)
--we have one last physical scheduled in September and the dogs need their yearly check up with the vet

We are working to return to a rhythm and routine this fall, and i'm working with the kids to become as independent and self-directed as they are able so we can be as flexible as possible in the future. Of course all of this depends on our homestudy and being licensed. So we keep baby-stepping forward, seeking the Lord's wisdom and mercy every step of the way.

"The lot is cast into lap, But its every decision is from the Lord" (Proverbs 16:33).