Monday, April 18, 2011
Another Twist
We found out some new information today that unfornately cancelled our meeting on Wednesday. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to walk this journey of adoption.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Good News
We have had an interesting week. On Thursday, I received a voicemail from a pregnancy counselor at Bethany Christian Services. I was staying after school, coaching my DI team, so I immediately called Matt and asked if he could call her. I was very hopeful that we had been matched and waited for Matt to call me back. He finally got ahold of the counselor and talked with her about a birthmother who had picked our profile. She told Matt of some issues that they were concerned about, asking us to still consider the mother and get back to her. Thursday night we talked it over and had further questions for the counselor. We left her a message that night but did not hear back from her.
The next morning I prayed during my devotional time with God, explaining how I was not sure if we were strong enough to take this next step, only to be let down by the birthmother and the issues we were about to face. We had hoped that after walking this journey for so long that the adoption part would be a piece of cake. I prayed that God would show us for sure what we were suppose to do. Then on the way to work, about half way through my drive, I turned on the radio. I turned it on just in time to hear the Pulse Morning Nugget. Corey Mann read the follow scripture, Rev. 3:8 "I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name." I immediately lost it. I turned the channel then, because of commercials and heard the song "Strong Enough" by Matthew West. Wow, I could not believe the way that God had immediately answered my prayer. It was as if those DJ's were there when I prayed it and knew what I needed to hear. It still brings tears to my eyes to know what God did for me that morning.
That same day Matt tried again to get ahold of the counselor, only to find out she was with another family at the hospital waiting on their new arrival. So, she had Matt call and talk with Irene, the director of the agency. Irene answered Matt's questions. And the things we had questions about were cleared up with that phone call, so we agreed to meet with this birthmother, this Wednesday, April 20th.
I know that God has opened this door for us, and all we can do is step through it. This birthmother may not be our birthmother, but He has opened a door. It has given us a renewed hope that He is still in control and we just need to have faith. Please pray with us, as we meet with this birthmother. That we will trust God and know that whatever the outcome, He is still with us walking, between us, leading the way.
The next morning I prayed during my devotional time with God, explaining how I was not sure if we were strong enough to take this next step, only to be let down by the birthmother and the issues we were about to face. We had hoped that after walking this journey for so long that the adoption part would be a piece of cake. I prayed that God would show us for sure what we were suppose to do. Then on the way to work, about half way through my drive, I turned on the radio. I turned it on just in time to hear the Pulse Morning Nugget. Corey Mann read the follow scripture, Rev. 3:8 "I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name." I immediately lost it. I turned the channel then, because of commercials and heard the song "Strong Enough" by Matthew West. Wow, I could not believe the way that God had immediately answered my prayer. It was as if those DJ's were there when I prayed it and knew what I needed to hear. It still brings tears to my eyes to know what God did for me that morning.
That same day Matt tried again to get ahold of the counselor, only to find out she was with another family at the hospital waiting on their new arrival. So, she had Matt call and talk with Irene, the director of the agency. Irene answered Matt's questions. And the things we had questions about were cleared up with that phone call, so we agreed to meet with this birthmother, this Wednesday, April 20th.
I know that God has opened this door for us, and all we can do is step through it. This birthmother may not be our birthmother, but He has opened a door. It has given us a renewed hope that He is still in control and we just need to have faith. Please pray with us, as we meet with this birthmother. That we will trust God and know that whatever the outcome, He is still with us walking, between us, leading the way.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
April Update-Faith and Hope
Life in limbo. That is a great way to describe us, right now. Our condo still has not sold and we are currently not matched with a potential birthmother. Hence, the life in limbo.
It seems as of lately, God has been reminding Matt and I that this is a journey and that we are not where God wants us to be yet, for everything to work out to His will. In my daily devotionals I have been reading through the bible, just finished Job, which seems to have added to my depression and frustration with God. But it also, pointed out to me, that I am not in control of this, just like Job, I need to let God work in our circumstances. And not continue to tell God that I did nothing to deserve what is happening to Matt and I. We are living and walking with Him, yet we continue to question, instead of trusting in the journey that He has us on. I also read in My Utmost for His Highest, "Living a life of faith means never knowing where you are being led. But it does mean loving and knowing the One who is leading." Wow, that same devotion included the scripture Isaiah 40:31, "but those who hope in the Lord, will renew their strength. They will soar on the wings of eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Those who have faith and hope...
We received the April update from Bethany, they are curently working with 10 birthmothers. Of which, 5 are already matched with perspective families. Pray with us, that we could continue this journey with a renewed faith and hope in the One who is leading us.
It seems as of lately, God has been reminding Matt and I that this is a journey and that we are not where God wants us to be yet, for everything to work out to His will. In my daily devotionals I have been reading through the bible, just finished Job, which seems to have added to my depression and frustration with God. But it also, pointed out to me, that I am not in control of this, just like Job, I need to let God work in our circumstances. And not continue to tell God that I did nothing to deserve what is happening to Matt and I. We are living and walking with Him, yet we continue to question, instead of trusting in the journey that He has us on. I also read in My Utmost for His Highest, "Living a life of faith means never knowing where you are being led. But it does mean loving and knowing the One who is leading." Wow, that same devotion included the scripture Isaiah 40:31, "but those who hope in the Lord, will renew their strength. They will soar on the wings of eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Those who have faith and hope...
We received the April update from Bethany, they are curently working with 10 birthmothers. Of which, 5 are already matched with perspective families. Pray with us, that we could continue this journey with a renewed faith and hope in the One who is leading us.
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