Okay - so it's been quite the journey already - to get to this point where we can actually utter these words!!! We know that, for some time, our language has been more like "we are pretty sure," or "we think this is the direction we're going, but we don't know for sure," or some other variant. But, before we left for Scotland, we submitted our completed paperwork application because we felt confirmation from the Lord that this in fact our path. God's story in our lives is something we never could have predicted or dreamed up. When we got married over four years ago, we had no idea this is where we would go. And now, we're so thrilled to have begun praying for our adoptive child, and also for the birthmother and family.
While we were gone, the agency started reviewing our file, and even sent our references their forms. We expect a call early next week to start scheduling our home study - but as we have to remind ourselves - nothing about this journey is really predictable or controllable. Soon, I hope to write about some of the things we learned about in our classes - adoption language, open adoption, adoption not being "plan B", the fact that adoption does NOT replace the pain of infertility, etc... We are so happy that you are choosing to walk this journey with us by reading along!
In the meantime, our task is to start our match letter. This is the letter that will go on the agency's website and into books in pregnancy centers throughout the state. WOW! We're moving forward!!!
We're adopting!!!! (gotta get used to saying that - we're SO excited!)
5 comments:
YAY!!! Praise the Lord!! Still journeying with you, Jenny. Thank you for always sharing your heart. Tears of joy at reading "we're adopting"... Love you, friend.
Jenny--so excited for you and Ben and taking this next step in your life. Can't wait to see what God has in store for you!
http://trishnachristensen.blogspot.com/ check out his blog. It is Jaromy's sister's. She was adopted and is now adopting. It is their story.. although i know there are some differences.. ( i don't know if they can or cannot have children) but i know she is very passionate about adopting. Maybe you will find it inspiring. i did. LOVE YOU!! CONGRATS...
Oops. Jaromy's friends sister. That makes a difference
Beautiful! THis post made my heart happy and tears fill my eyes for you, friend! I have several friends who have adopted if you want to be put in touch with them. If you want me to post about you on my blog or put a giant magnet on my car, or whatever else, I will! Love to you and Ben!
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