Full Circle...Adoption Update

My thoughts are drawn to one year ago from today. A year ago I posted THIS about what we learned at our first adoption meeting.

If you read the link to last year's post, here's what has changed after attending the same meeting one year later:

We don't have to wait until Joshua's first birthday to begin our home study and dossier. And our child could be very close to Joshua's age. And my heart is about to leap out of my chest that we are seeing progress. But the only thing that we KNOW is that nothing are no gaurantees. And this journey is going to stretch my little type A (...like coloring in the lines...like-my-little-vacuum lines in the carpet...like-my-budget-to balance just so...like-my-to-do list...put my life on. a. schedule.) soul more than pregnancy stretched my belly... But this too is welcomed growth.

So one trip around the sun later I get to announce that we have begun the adoption process with Bethany Christian Services. I mean really started...first application complete.

I'm not going to lie. I don't wait well. I am praying for patience. I do believe He is sovereign. I do want His will to be done in our lives. But at the same time I'm praying He'll move heaven and earth to make happen what needs to happen.

Daniel 9:17-19
So now, our God, listen to the prayer of Your servant and to his supplications, and for Your sake, O Lord, let Your face shine on Your desolate sanctuary.  O my God, incline Your ear and hear! Open Your eyes and see our desolations and the city which is called by Your name; for we are not presenting our supplications before You on account of any merits of our own, but on account of Your great compassion.  O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and take action! For Your own sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people are called by Your name.”

So Now We Give Him to the LORD...

 

 

 

 

Dear Joshua,

 

A little over a year ago, your daddy and I found out that you were growing in my womb. We were overjoyed. We celebrated with your entire family both at home and abroad.

 

 

This past Sunday we brought you before our church family at New Hope. Pastor Rhys appropriately called it a family dedication. Your daddy and I made a vow to disciple you...meaning we will do everything in our power to teach/show/model the Gospel of Jesus to you as commanded in Deuteronomy 6. And we will need a lot of His grace, mercy, and power to do such a thing. You are loved and prayed for by your parents, your extended family, and your church family.

 

New Hope gave us two letters on this day. One was addressed to your daddy and me and exhorted us to disciple you. The other letter was addressed to you and prays for the day that you receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

 

This is our hope and prayer for your life: that you will know Jesus Christ and love Him. All other dreams are between the Lord and you. Be strong and couragious...the LORD is your salvation.