We are still plugging away with the fundraising.  Today they reviewed our application for the Show Hope grant.  We hope to hear something soon.  We are also going to apply for Hand in Hand which will double our donations.  We will be attending the annual Latta Plantation Craft Fair where I will be selling my jewelry and some puppets that the girls made.  We will also be having our neighborhood yard sale on Oct 1st. 

Ethiopia has closed 90% of their international adoptions so the process has slowed down 10-12 months.  Unfortunately it will be on the other side of our referral.  If they close altogether (which many countries have), then Congo may be an option for us.  We are leaning towards a boy and one that is a bit older in age, maybe 2 or 3.  

Thanks for your continual prayers.  I will try to post more often.