Possible Next Chapter

Hmm...words are eluding me this morning.  I had every intention of being my usually creative self, =), but I think you will have to settle for straight forward.  There is alot on my mind right now so I am just going to jump in. 

Matt and I are prayerfully considering adopting a foster child or children.  We have not had much success on the baby front and I have felt like God has laid these children on my heart lately.  I want to be up front with all of you, we do not want to be foster parents.  I don't think my heart could take that.  We are only looking at children whose parents have relinquished their rights. 

Matt and I had to travel to Indy this past Saturday and while there I had a wonderful and encouraging conversation with my sister-in-law, LeAnn.  She helped me to see many positives in adopting older children or possible siblings.  I love her and how she sees the good in everything! But that conversation spurred a much needed conversation between Matt and I.  I will admit that the conversation about the adoption had broken down a bit.  But after an emotional conversation we got to the root of the problem, frustration.  And now that we know it is there and could possible hold us back from God's plans, we know how to fight it.

So, please pray with us that the Lord will help us to get past any concerns that we might have, the grieving we may feel in not getting a baby, and to know what direction God truly wants us to walk in.  (I really wish His voice was a little louder in our ears, but we are learning to be quiet and listen.) 

I want to close by thanking those who have been praying for us and encouraging us, as we walk this path.  You will never know how much it has helped us, we love you all!