Our Journey!

We would like to introduce you to our journey of adoption.  Some of you may or may not know that Michael and I struggled with infertility for several years, but have recently accepted the call to adopt.  And yes, we believe adoption is a call from God.

When we were going through our infertility struggles we prayed for healing.  We wanted the imperfection to be fixed to perfection.  Wouldn't we all like to be perfect!  Well...we are not and will not be until we all get to heaven and what a day that will be!  But until then, we are to live for Christ and that is just what we plan to do.

During this time we also prayed for peace, comfort, and finally God's will!  We didn't know what else to pray.  We had expressed all words.  We wanted what God wanted for our lives.  We want His will.  He has the perfect plan for us.  His plan is better than any plans that I could ever imagine for our little family.  We chose to trust in the Lord with all our heart.  Proverbs 3:5-6, Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

I am speaking for myself on this one, but I noticed as I prayed for His will my heart's desire started to change.  It was not instant, but over time the desire to become pregnant was no longer as important as it once was.  Psalm 37:4, Delight thyself also in the Lord: and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.  He was changing our hearts to fit His perfect plan.

Michael and I did not feel the call to adopt at the same time or the same way, but God led us to adoption together through His time.  We are adopting because God called us to show the love of Christ.  Through Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, we have been adopted into the family of God.  I know that because I am human, I cannot show love like Christ has shown me, but as a Christian, I must strive to love others to the very best of my ability.  We believe that through adoption, not only can we share the love of Christ with a beautiful child, but others will be able to see a picture of that love in this adoption.

We are asking you to PRAY!  We would like for you to pray for the birthmother as God guides her through a very difficult process, pray for the health of the child that God has in store for our little family, and pray for our patience as we wait on God's perfect timing.  The most important thing that we are asking of you is to pray.  But, as some of you know, the financial burden that adoption can have is very real.  Insurance does not cover anything.  We are planning several fundraisers that will be announced at a later time.  Any support that you are willing to give will be greatly appreciated.  If you cannot give financially we understand, but you can pray for us!  This is just an introduction to our journey.  We have so much more to share with you!  Thank you for being a part of this journey with us!