Surprisingly Familiar

If you know or have read anything about us, you might recall that my husband and I struggled with infertility for awhile.  We longed for a child and I was willing to do whatever it took (within the limits of our convictions) to pursue a son or daughter.  I longed for them with all of my heart.  You are welcome to read the full story on my other blog, Mysterious Journey.  However, the short version is that we dedicated all our time, money, and resources towards our goal.  We made sacrifices.  We were put in uncomfortable positions.  We had to face our fears head on.  And we grew in our faith.

This is EXACTLY what I am expecting with the adoption process.  I just think it will look a little different.

During this new season of life, we plan on sacrificing all of our time, money, and resources so we can bring our adopted daughter home to live with us as her forever family!  Lots of sacrifices will be made.  We are going to be pushed out of our comfort zone.  We are going to have to battle a whole new set of fears.  But, just like the reward we received through the blessing of biological children, we are anticipating just as great a reward though our adopted child.

When we were originally trying to get pregnant we had one doctor who told us that we would never have children.  I was devastated.  However, after seeing a fertility specialist, I was assured there are always options.  From that day, I committed to exhaust every option available while continuing to lean on the Lord for my strength.

When funds are low and we own our adoption agency money, I’m sure I will be weeping and pleading with the Lord in the same way I pleaded with him during the struggle of infertility.  But, I hope to remember that my God is faithful to provide and in Him there is always hope!   I’m sure I will be humbled as I pursue the 1,000^th fundraising activity and fear that I am burdening or annoying people.  However, in the same way we exhausted our options with fertility treatments I will pursue any and every option I can think of to help us raise money to complete this adoption process.

There are people out there who do not understand the need for adoption and others who firmly believe that adoption is only for those who cannot have biological children.  I disagree!  There are even individuals who have told us they do not think we will be able to afford adoption.  So, like the doctor who told me pregnancy was impossible, I say to you, “Just wait and see what my God is capable of!”

Everything may look a little different, but the goal is the same.  To love a child with all of my heart and to train them up to love the Lord!  So get excited, because we certainly are!