Elijah has a Brother!...Here we go again...

Where to begin, and still keep it short?

Here's the Reader's Digest version. We decided a couple of months ago to inquire as to the status of a potential sister of Elijah's that we were told might be available for adoption. In the process of that inquiry, we found out that in addition to a sister, Elijah also has a little brother. His name is Alexander, and he was born in July of 2009. We were approached by our adoption agency, America World Adoption Association, and asked if we were interested in pursuing adoption of Alexander as his sister is not available for adoption at this time. I have to say that it hasn't been an easy decision for either of us. It has been extremely difficult at times with Elijah's behavior, and that has certainly threatened to sour our willingness to adopt another child. This, coupled with our present financial and other uncertain life circumstances has made this a very difficult decision. But when we both stripped all of that stuff away, we were left with the feeling that it was only right to try to bring Alexander to the home he deserves, and the brother that he has never met.

So, amidst a sea of fears and doubts we have decided to step forward in faith with the knowledge that, just like in Elijah's adoption, he is going to light the way. And, like before, I'm certain He is only going to light a little bit at a time. How else would our faith grow? I am certain of one thing though, and it's that this time around is going to be more trying than the first (I can hardly imagine how). I know that it is going to test us to our personal limits and force us to rely solely on His strength. I can't honestly say that I am ready for the task at hand, but I am trusting that through prayer and the support that we have around us I will grow stronger and find the courage it's going to take to see this through. Please keep us in your prayers as we step out. Please pray for Alexander that he is kept strong through this time.

Here we go again...

JP