Slowly By Slowly-Negrete Adoption

Late 2013 we had decided to wait for a little while to adopt and to explore Chris going to UCLA. In January I felt more content than I can ever remember, something I've prayed for years to feel. I'm not patient but for some reason I felt content in waiting on the adoption and just fully content in pausing. I wasn't trying to hurry ahead or jump on to the next things (which I feel like I've done since I was 17).  Mere days went by and God prompted us to adopt... And then we got more news...more change. The fear crept a little deeper and took a stronger hold. We realized if Chris went to school we would loose insurance and that can't happen or else our adoption is paused. And the fear crept a little bit deeper, choking a little more..... And then we got more news. Chris was accepted to UCLA. And I cried, big, ugly, scary tears. Chris rejoiced and I sank into my fear. This HUGE opportunity is such a blessing. He will get to study what he loves and I'll be abl...

Sweet one, there are going to be so many doubts. We know this is confusing and scary and we can imagine it makes you question everything. But in the midst of the confusion, there are a few things we want you to know. Like deeply deeply know, at the core of who you are. Sweet one you are WANTED! Not just that you were wanted so we adopted you as in past tense but that you are currently and forever will be wanted. You have a lifetime of being desired and longed for. We promise to seek after your heart, we want to know you fully, who you are, what you love, your desires and joys. We want to know your fears and insecurities and we want to face those with you. You'll never walk this alone, we are here to love and guide and encourage you. We want YOU! But sweet one it gets better! You have value beyond measure, you will never grasp you worth until one day you sit at the feet of Jesus and He is telling you of His great love! Your whole life He will softly be wooing you, drawing you cl...

Jubilee's Jewels is an awesome online jewelry store. They carry tons of necklaces and bracelets for men women and kids! Many are customizable and you can add keepsakes onto them. I purchased the Africa cut out necklace shown here. I asked for the tags to say "slowly by slowly" which is kind of the theme of our adoption. You can make them say whatever you like! And see those little pearls and hearts...you can add or change those as well! Tons of amazing options to bless yourself, friends and family all while helping us bring our family together! The best part is, from today through Saturday we get a portion of the purchases who use our code. All you have to do is go to  Jubilee's Jewels  and shop. If you are purchasing more than one item, please buy each one in a separate purchase because we can get the max amount of proceeds that way. Use the code NEGRETE in the comments section when checking out.  At the end of the week,  Jubilee's Jewels  will send our ...