Waiting. I think I have said that word at least twice a day since October. Not that I am complaining, as we are grateful that people ask us about where we are in the adoption process. We love to share our journey with others and help them to understand adoption a little better, but there has to be a better word to describe this! Preparing, Organizing, Agonizing, Anticipating, Eager, Encouraged, Hopeful, Nervous, Excited, Patient, Impatient, Blessed, Expectant...Waiting. It is hard to describe what THIS is.
I think I can speak for both of us when I say this is by far the hardest and most exciting time of our life. I find myself every few days peeking into the extra closet where the carseat and diaper bag are kept, just to prove that this is all real and our lives could change any second.
I find myself hoping that some day adoption will not be so mysterious in the eyes of so many. I want adoption to not only touch the lives of others but to transform families. I urge everyone to start praying and searching their hearts for how God would want them to act regarding such a great need in our world. I do not think that all families are called to be adoptive families, but I do think we are called to do our part regarding adoption/orphan care. If you have questions or want someone to pray with you, let us know. Please discover what that means for your family and follow through! One word of caution; once you start praying about adoption you will not be able to remove the burden of these children from your heart until you act. So be prepared! You will be blessed!
