Well, after some coaxing by close friends and some family, Michael and I have decided to share some events that are happening in our life right now. As of today we have completed our training courses on adopting children out of foster care. We are planning on adopting a child (yes, a child--not necessarily a baby) or children (yes, plural) who are currently in foster care in our state. Just like with any adoption, the time line is a little unpredictable and will require a lot of prayer and patience on our part. I ask that you please pray for not only us as we prepare our hearts and our home, but also for the children who are currently in search of a "forever home". This desire for us goes back a long time. In fact, as far as we can both remember we have always had this tugging on our heart to adopt. This blog will be my earnest attempt to keep everyone aware of updates in this incredible (and exhausting) journey.
Though I can never see God's plan for mine and Michael's lives, we are clearly feeling His presence in our decision, and His comfort in this difficult process. I once read that adoptive parents may not necessarily feel the labor pains of a birth mother, but we feel our own type of labor pains of love as we endure the waiting and unknowing. I pray that this waiting is brief, but mostly, I know that this whole process is simply a labor of love for a child who deserves more.
