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[FONT="Georgia"]Hello...We are relatively new to the journey...still in the process of licensing and the adoption home study. When we first started this journey, my heart sensed that God was calling us to adoption...but, I thought it would be international adoption...then we thought perhaps private adoption locally...turns out He was steadily leading us to the Foster to Adopt program in our state...it makes sense...because as He has continued to lead and nudge us, we have come across a ton of information about infants who have been exposed to drugs in utero...I just finished up my last three quarters in college studying Chemical Dependency Counseling and all of the physiological study that goes along with that...we have such a strong sense that this is the right thing. But, i must say, as I have ventured further into the Foster side of things, I have realized that I have a TON of dreams that I have to let go of...I have four sons and have always wanted a daughter...grew up 1 of 4 daughters...lost a daughter 15 years ago(in fact, this journey really picked up when God moved to remind me that He knew of my loss...He remembered...even if no one else did...just last September...) I have been building dreams in my heart since we first realized God was calling us to adoption...this is my second marriage. My first was physically abusive and emotionally abusive in the extreme...I am married to my very best friend in the world and a wonderful man after God's own heart...we have longed for a child together, but that has not been possible since I was 29(emergency hysterectomy) But, as I look at the process of foster to adopt...I realize there will be MUCH uncertainty and risk involved in what God is asking of us...and little of the rosy dreams that I had cultivated. I need prayer for resolve, clarity and the strength to release my own dreams in favor of His. I know His plan is better...I really appreciate the prayers!
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but try not to assume that your dreams are gone. We, too opted for foster-to-adopt and God provided us with a miracle. We had started telling people (obgyns, gynos, pediatricians, school counselors, teachers, pastors, etc) and we got a call out of the blue about a friend of a friend knowing someone. You can look at my timeline - it was of God and in His timing. We were in the delivery room and welcomed our son. He is now 4 mo. Funny note, WE told God that we are too old for an infant (I'm 40, my hubby 47) and that we wanted a closed adoption with a child 2-4 y.o. Well, He gave us an infant with a very open adoption! Our son was born addicted, but the addiction was mild and he is perfect. God knew what we needed and when. Keep the faith. Involve your church, family and friends. and PRAY UNTIL HE ANSWERS, Good luck and God Bless on your journey!!
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