We have officially been waiting 216 days since we turned in our paperwork for Ethiopia. The waiting is so different this time. We have so much more faith in God's ability to place our child in our arms at the perfect time. Sophie fits in our family so well, that it hasn't been as hard this time to wait knowing that He is in control of our family.
It is difficult when I stop to think about our baby's birth family. The hardship and struggle that they are enduring even now that will eventually lead them to relinquish our child. It is difficult to think about things that we could be doing now to help them so that ultimately they wouldn't have to make that choice. It is a complicated thought process for sure. One that as an adoptive parent can lead you down some slippery slopes. Is adoption really the best solution to the problem? I believe the answer is no. But, I do believe that it is a solution for that one child. The bigger picture sure needs more than adoption though. Wow! This was supposed to just be an update, but it went a little further.
So, please pray for our sweet Micah (did I mention that the name we've chosen?). We can't wait to see what great surprises God has in store for us.
1 comment:
Micah is a wonderful name! I hope what you are saying is that the second adoption is not as agonizing as the first. I pray you are able to bring home your little man soon.
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