Last year at this time, we were just beginning our journey of adoption. It was journey Leslie and I have been on before with our first child, and all the processes it takes to adopt was a tad daunting. We began to raise money, as the adoption would again cost more than a good car costs these days. We again were overwhelmed by the generosity of those around us. Adoption is something no one can really do on their own. And they shouldn't. Adoption takes a village to happen, and I think this may be one of the greatest blessings of it. Individuals that the Lord places around you assist and encourage in ways big and small, financial and otherwise. It is a journey of sacrifice, faith, and courage. So many times in this process and our first, we lacked these things. The Lord, however, is faithful never the less.
About 5 weeks ago, we got a call from our agency that a little girl has been born, the parents has picked us out, and we were to go to the hospital the next morning to meet her and them. WOW. We were not ready. We had a nursery sort of put together, nothing for a little girl, but we were going to meet her. On the way to the hospital I looked at Leslie and said, "wait-we have to have a name!". The name we picked out felt appropriate. We met the birth parents, they were kind and our conversation was sweet. Then, the next day, some 40 hours after having known this little girl existed-we brought her home. Talk about a whirlwind. Sometimes the blessings that God gives us in life are not those we can plan for. Sure, we had been trying to adopt. Sure, the Lord has provided for us financially in ways again, we cannot understand. But it to happen so quickly-it reminds us of the grace and mercy he bestows freely on us when we come to him. It's not held back. It's not with hesitation. It's not with strings attached. It's freely given. I'm thankful for those who choose adoption. Not because I benefit from it. But because this little girl, who now God has entrusted to us, is a picture of the grace and mercy he shows us. Her story will be forever connected to his. And ours. That's incredible. Comments are closed.
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