Every step of the way

   It's so amazing to see how God is leading us every step of the way! We have been home for just over 2 months now and things couldn't possibly be crazier or any better. The children are all transitioning very well. The girls have their good and bad days because they are so close in age (and girls) but they are mostly doing well. It's hard for both of the girls because they are both learning how to be in new roles in their family. Makayla used to be the baby and was home with me by herself when Gavin was in school. So she had all day to have mommy all to herself. Kannika is used to being the center of attention in her foster family. She was about 15 years younger than their daughter. So she had the attention of everyone in the house. She is also trying to figure out where she fits in our family. So there is bound to be tension between the two of them. I love to see them when they are playing together and just being sisters. It gives me a glimpse of when they will be best friends. 
  Another way God is forcing us to trust in HIM is with Kannika's medical issues. It's a long story and not one I will share here but God is providing. We had some cardiac tests done when she first came home and through literally an act of God Seattle Children's Hospital wrote off all the that we owed them from that visit. It was amazing. She does have all of her abdominal organs reversed, which while it is fascinating it is not a problem. God in His infinite wisdom created her with everything reversed so it all functions normally just opposite of everyone else. Her other medical issue is her "big" left side of her body. It is about twice the side of the right side from the bottom of her foot to about half way up her abdomen. It is causing her to walk in an odd position so she will need to get it fixed through surgery to prevent any effect on her hips and spine. She has a genetics appointment in November to determine if it is a genetic condition and to possibly find out if it will grow back when we get it taken off. I know that through all of this as each bill comes from each doctor it is going to be okay. I don't feel stressed about it. God has given me a piece about it from the beginning. I'm not thinking it will all be written off like the first one. We may be buried under medical bills for years but that's okay. God asked us to raise this little girl and that is what we are going to do. When I prayed about her the first time we saw her picture He didn't tell me to only take her if we could find insurance for her or if we knew we could pay for her medical bills. He said that she was our daughter. We will provide for all her needs and he will provide for our needs. He has also given me a new perspective on the word needs. I am not worried about tomorrow because I KNOW more than anything I've ever known that this was God's plan for our family. His plan is always perfect and while I can't see every step along the way I can see enough to make the next step. God is so good!