Our Adoption Journey: November 2008

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Praying for Patience ...

All,

I know that its been a while since my last post, but quite honestly nothing much has changed. We've completed EVERYTHING that we needed to complete and now its just a matter of waiting. Trying not to annoy our CW, I have reached out to him a few times to see when he think we would be contracted. His last response was and I quote "I would say after the New Year." While we wanted to wait until after my daughter's 10th birthday (November), 'after the New Year' is very disappointing ... especially since he advised that he "hates writing up homestudies" and that he "doesn't do well with deadlines."

God is really teaching us patience with this process for we have NO control over the outcome. Our assurance is knowing that we are walking in 'his will' and 'his will' will be done and in "his time."

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And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Galatians 6:9 (King James Version)

Dear Birthmother

Dear Birthmother,

We know that you are reading this because you are considering placing your baby for adoption. We appreciate and admire your courage and strength, and pray that you will receive a sense of peace and comfort about your decision. We believe that adoption is a beautiful relationship between two families that want the best life imaginable for one of God’s children. We know how much love it takes to make this decision and we are so honored to even be considered.

We cannot imagine the range of emotions you are currently facing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you make this journey, perhaps the most difficult journey of your life. Don’t ever doubt your selfless love and incredible sacrifice. Please know should you select us to parent your child, your child will always hear about the love that brought all of us together.

We have no idea who our future child will be, but know that we love them already. From the moment we made our decision to expand our family through adoption, we have carried them in our hearts. We (especially their big sister) think of them daily, what they will look like, and what they will become.

Our promises …

To You:
· To respect your decision
· To be open with you about ourselves
· To share with your child all the love that went into your decision
· To raise your child in a living home under the admonition of God

To Your Child:
· To pick them up when they are down
· To embrace their laughter
· To kiss away all their tears
· To hug them, to love them
· To encourage their dreams
· To be there for them always!!!

We would be honored to talk with you about your adoption plan and hope that in doing so, it lessens your pain and brings comfort. Our prayer is that God will guide you to the right family. May you find peace in your decision … listen to your heart.

Blessings and Peace.

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