No, I’m not pregnant.
But it does appear that God wants to expand our family again.
My husband and I have always talked about fostering and/or adopting some day.
Some day.
When things settle down. When the kids are older. When we’re ready…
It seems that it’s someday.
We went to an information meeting the other day, and saw a picture of a little girl waiting to be adopted.
We couldn’t take our eyes off of her. She captivated us. Without sharing until later, we each had visions of her as part of our family. Playing in the back yard. Figuring out which room she’d sleep in. Where she would go to school. Playing with our boys. Our nieces (and nephews).
When all of the circumstances of our life say we’re crazy to do this now, the Holy Spirit says “Trust me”.
I feel like she is already our little girl. I dreamt the other night that when we went to try to adopt her, she had already gone with another family. In my dream, she had been in the process before we saw her picture. I was so upset, saying “you can’t do that to people”. I woke up amazed at how attached I already felt to a little girl whose picture I’ve only seen.
I spoke with the social worker yesterday. She told me that this little girl has some “adjustment issues”, as well as learning issues. She told me that we could choose from lots of other little girls who were normal if we wanted.
Nope. I can’t explain it, except by the Holy Spirit, but there is something about this one. She didn’t quite know how to respond. She just assured me that we were always free to change our minds and pick someone else.
God told me that she is His little girl, and He wants me to love her. I didn’t choose her because of who or what I thought she was. I chose her because of who God told me she was.
We don’t know what will happen, or where this will go. But this I know. I am captivated.
Pray for us as we begin this journey toward certification and adoption. If this is our little girl, praise God. If He has someone else for her and for us, praise Him. Let His Spirit guide us, prepare us, and provide for us.
Wow! I am so excited (and a little jealous) at this amazing piece of news. I will definitely keep this in my prayers. This is something I hope to do in the future so I am so happy that you are going to give this little girl a permanent, loving, Godly home.
Thanks Nicole. We are excited. We appreciate your prayers on this. We’ll keep you posted…Wendy
i have chills everywhere! this is so exciting!
it will be quite a journey and worth every single second!
and how blessed the little one will be
Thanks Tam…We are very excited as well.
Wow! What a journey you are on. I will be praying for you, the family and what God has for you and this little girl that has captured your heart.
Thanks Rachel…
Hey there, looks like I might be a mommy again too! Of course, my situation is way different. Anyway, I’m excited for you and can’t wait to read the updates.
Lisa, Thanks and Congrats! Can’t wait to hear about yours!…Wendy
This is exactly how I felt when I saw a little girl on the waiting children’s list – she resembled my daughter that I really felt it was the right time to continue with our journey. Sadly she was already being looked at 2 other families but we continues with our classes and thru lots of ups and down are having our last homestudy on March 6th – I n Jesus name I pray that his will will be done – ps I add you to my blog – Thanks and good luck – I will peek in form time to time – Jo
Jo, thanks for visiting, and for the link love. I pray for your journey as well…Wendy