We Passed Courts

Bill said, "...and then there were 5!" We have successfully passed court in Bulgaria. It is official, Mahaela is a Hauter!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Jesus!

We are so blessed and thankful. Today is a great day, but now I just want her home.

John 14:18, "I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you." I am constantly reminded through this whole adoption that Jesus has done this for me. He has adopted me into His family. He sought me out and made me a child of His...a child of the KING.

God provided for us the seed, the willing heart, the willful obedience, the perseverance, the stamina, the guidance, the opportunity, the blessing--all that has culminated into Mahaela joining our family. Praise the Lord!

I am posting a video of photos from our first trip to Bulgaria. We left Bulgaria 3 months ago today. Now, we anxiously await our travel dates.

Mahaela JoMae Hauter given to us October 25, 2010...

Court Date Scheduled

October 25 is the day our little girl will become a Hauter, Lord willing!
We are still working out travel details and praying hard that it all works out as there are many details to work through. Life is just complicated with work and 4 other kids and all it requires to leave it all to travel half way around the world. I know it will "work out." I just want to feel completely at peace with it.
We are really excited to have this court date. Bill has said many times..."I can't believe I am going to be the father to another little girl" and she won't know it and we won't even be with her again for some time after. But, she will legally be ours. I would love to walk up to that orphanage on that Monday evening and take her out for ice cream to celebrate!