Our Greatest Need

So many of you have asked how you can help and support our family as each day we get closer to adding three children to our clan.  Well, here are some answers.

Right now our greatest need is prayer...

-that these children would recognize us as their parents, as their family

-that all our children would feel loved and secure during this transition and that as parents, we would have an extra measure of patience, grace, wisdom and understanding

-that there would be some major deep bonding between all of the children in our family

-that the process would go smoothly and our faith would increase as we see God's hand at work

There are some physical things we could use as well.  We are big fans of sharing and would gladly accept gently used items in addition to new.  

Here are some things we can use:  (Crossed out items mean the need has already been met - thank you!, Highlighted items are what we could most use at this time.)

Winter coats - Boys size 10/12; girls size 7; boys size 3

 Warm clothing like winter pajamas, sweaters/sweatshirts, & pants with adjustable waists: we don't yet know exact sizes, but here are our best guesses - Boys size 10/12 , Girls size 6, Boys size 3

Bedding:  full size sheets, waterproof full size mattress pad

Booster seats - we could use 1

Bikes -  2 helmets for boys (one for a 3 year old, one for a 10 year old), a bike suitable for a 10 year old boy and one for an 8 year old boy

Baby carrier or sling - we're looking for something like a Baby Bjorn or Ergo baby, etc. to use for the youngest boy while we're in Uganda and for a while when we get home.  We'd be happy to borrow as we don't anticipate using it for long term.  Only requirement is that it needs to be able to carry a three year old.  

Multicultural Children's books - any children's books that feature a variety of ethnic groups -or even just people with different skin colors - in a positive light would be great.  The following book has been added to our home library - thank you!

These are not an urgent need at this time, but will be a great blessing to us when we return home with the children : 

-Gift certificates for: 

•   Target or Once Upon A Child will be so helpful as I'm sure we will need to pick up some unexpected items when the children are home
•  restaurants or grocery stores will be great as I know from experience that the first several weeks home we will be spending most of our time and energy getting to know each other and getting everyone adjusted - and not so much time will be left for preparing meals 
•  things we can enjoy as a family, like the Children's Museum or the movies, etc.  

Finally, there's always that 10+ passenger van that we'll need to accommodate everyone.  If you have one of those laying around, likely I'm sure, let us know - ha!  Would you please join us in praying that God would provide a vehicle.  

Thanks for coming alongside us in hands on support and in prayer! 

We're so excited to continue to share our journey with you!