Today I am making good on my promise to let you all into my personal life a little bit.......and maybe a shameless plug asking for prayer!
As some of you may know we are currently foster parents to one beautiful little girl who recently turned 3! We have known for some time now that we love her like our own daughter, in fact she is our daughter and we do not view her as anything else! The title to this post suggests we have a battle on our hands, which may not be entirely true but mostly likely is. The battle is adoption.
Our little sweetie has lived with us since the tender age of 6 weeks! Needless to say we are her parents and she knows no different. The reason I suggest it may be a battle to adopt her is our Agency is not always willing to let it's children go. BUT we know with God all things are possible! I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Our family and friends have prayed and prayed us to this point, the yes or no from the agency to adopt our precious peep! I have felt a real mix of emotions since our CSW called to let us know she would like our daughter's case to go before the Committee who ultimately decides if we can adopt her. My heart has been happy becasue the time for decision is finally here yet very hesitant becasue we may be facing an up hill battle.
I flip-flop all day long between "YES God you are greater and you will work it all out!" to "Oh my they are gonna say no for sure!" It is a kind of torture that I do not wish to endure, but at the same time this endurance is what brings us closer to God, where we must place our trust in Him and listen for our next move.
Last night we spoke with an AMAZING couple who have adopted their daughter from the same agency. They were so helpful and knowledgeable I left feeling VERY positive. We left with a sense that God is doing something really amazing here in this area, He is calling people to care for the orphans like I have never witnessed before. Specifically calling people to foster care. This couple has spoken with MANY people since the adoption of their daughter two years ago. Look what God has done! He has used their heartache and struggle in adopting their daughter to the benefit of others who receive hope through their story! Hope and encouragement to keep at the course and keep praying and seeking God for His wisdom through these times.
Now for the shameless plug! Please pray for us. There is no way we are going to be able to accomplish this without prayer. The couple I mentioned above have enlisted their kids to pray for ours! It melts my heart so I am sure they melt God's!
I cannot wait for the day I can sit here and tell you all we finally did it! She is legally our daughter! Oh sometimes I think I will burst out of my skin thinking of that day!!!!
Thank you for your prayers and thank you for listening! :)
My heart goes out to you. You know that this will work out exactly as it is meant to, but the waiting is so very difficult.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly have my thoughts/prayers that the outcome is that you DO get to adopt your angel. Being a parent has nothing to do with biology, rather it has everything to do with love. And it is obvious that you ARE this child's parents in all ways except the courts.
Hugs and Wishes of Success to you all~
My family was a foster family when i was a teenager (and they still do it to this day!) we adopted my aunts two children which is what got us started and then adopted another boy whom from the minute we had him, knew he was meant to be in our home. I feel your struggles with your battle, but trust you are right where God wants you, leaning on Him! I'm so excited for your adoption, what a selfless and amazing thing you are doing! looking forward to your updates :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much guys! <3 I must say I don't think what we are doing is selfless, rather VERY selfish becasue we want to adopt her at any cost! We will also continue to foster as there is such a need for good foster homes.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you and your precious little girl.
DeleteMy heart goes out to you and your family. I will definitely keep you in my prayers. It is good to know that there are loving people like you who want to make a difference in the life of a child. May God bless you.
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