Adoption Journey Take 500

This is me right now!  When we first discussed adopting, which was 4 years ago.  I would have never thought it would be this crazy.  I had expectations.  I have learned in the past 36 years of my life that expectations are a big NO NO and sabotage everything!

We finally feel like this is the time God is calling us to dive in and take the leap.  What does that even mean???? 

The great thing is everyone has a friend that has adopted.....

The bad thing is all these friends have a different adoption story or journey.....

Domestic........

International...........

International Special Needs.............

Foster Care.................

Foster to Adopt......................

There are so many great options but figuring out what is best for our family is a tough one and you can't get started until you decide what option is best for you. I am weeding through my selfish heart.  My heart wants a perfect little kid/baby that will be completely healthy and will fit right into our family.

That my friends is not reality!

We started our process applying for a domestic baby and our application wasn't accepted.   Then we found a wonderful agency for an International Adoption.  We were going this direction until yesterday.  For some reason we feel like International Adoption is just not right for our family right now. This is really bad but I truly wish a stork would just drop a 1 year old sweetheart at my front door.

Isaiah 40:28-31

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.  He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.  Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;  but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

So this week is a week of more paperwork, more prayer, and seeking for direction in where God has this sweet child of ours and trusting that He will give us the strength to LOVE and SUPPORT our child in this life.


**** Disclaimer- I am not a good writer and horrible at grammar and spelling.  So please show grace and know my blog post are for those that are interested in our adoption journey. <3 <3