So we have had a dream for such a long time that it almost feels odd to write it out. Adoption. It’s a passion that can’t be quenched. It makes absolutely no sense for us outside of God’s plan. And yet, there is an unshakeable desire to seek out God’s will for our family and for the children out there who will one day be ours. It’s a big risk to put it out there!
It’s been a very tough season for our family. We moved several times, changed careers, struggled in lots of ways, and have grown in joy and faith. The Bible promises that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance character, and character hope. With this journey, that has proved to be true. I dreamed of adoption over six years ago when our friends started their process. We had a newborn and I couldn’t imagine when we would be blessed with more kids – biological and adopted. Along came our sweet baby girl, and soon after, a period of suffering for lots of reasons. I thought our dream would have to be put on hold indefinitely, if not forever. I tried to bargain with God, with Chris, with myself. I tried to talk myself out of adopting using logic and lists. But the dream wasn’t dead. Not really. God was holding us in his hands while we grew in trust in Him and our bond strengthened with each other.
Chris and I were struck like lightning at a sermon at our church. Haiti. Such an amazing country in the Caribbean with such a sad story. Natural disasters and political upheaval have taken a beautiful country and wreaked havoc on its people. There are so many children without parents or without families that can provide for them. My heart burst wide open and it was all I could do not to climb directly on an airplane and go straight to Haiti. So Haiti it seems to be. We are just starting the process. Which is daunting, to say the least. We can’t officially adopt from there until one of us is 35, unless we receive a Presidential waiver. So during our time of waiting, we will be praying, seeking God’s comfort and guidance, and sharing our story here.
Oh, God, you are so good. Your merciful love endures forever. You loved us before the foundations of the world and we love you forever. Thank you for pouring out your blessings.
