We had been praying, planing, and preparing for months to welcome a little boy from Ohio into our home as our son. He was due to be born March 24th, he was induced March 25th, we waited and waited, and got a call late March 27th to find out that we would not be going to Ohio to meet our son. Needless to say we were bit bummed after months of anticipation, fundraising, marathon training, and all the fun adoption paperwork. He was born but he was not ours.
Thank God that he stayed in the arms of his mother. She could not bring herself to give him up even though she was not sure how she would make it. Her love for that boy shattered her fears of keeping him, he was born and he was wanted, that is how it is supposed to be. Baby's were knit with purpose and they are always wanted.
My wife and I are grateful for this experience of waiting, wanting and wondering what God is up to. We are thankful because we know that He is up to something wonderful and we are so honored to be a part of it.
We don't know who we are going to adopt, but we are still going to adopt. There are a lot of babies out there that need a loving home. So nothing has changed. I am still running the marathon, we are still fundraising, the fees are the same. Now we just wait for that baby who will be ours. We are excited.
God is good!
If you falter in times of trouble, how great is your strength! Proverbs 24:10
1 comment:
It is such an honor to know two people with such great faith. I am so sorry this little boy from Ohio was not the one for you. I pray you get to adopt, and soon. God bless!
Happy training!
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