I am grateful to know of and be a small part of two other families going through two very different journeys, yet similar too.
One, going through the foster system to adopt. They were recently not chosen as parents to a sibling group. I can only imagine the heart ache from that call. My heart ached for them. And all the while, the "almost-soon-to-be" mom didn't express her sadness, she expressed her joy that these children now had a forever family. That, is sacrificial. That, is amazing. Who knew about a week later they would get another call selecting them and only them as potential parents for another sibling pair. This precious little boy (4) and girl (2) will be coming to their new home THIS week. The only thing that could stop this from becoming permanent is a court decision made by a judge in about a month. Even knowing that, this couple is grateful to be able to love on these beautiful children of our Lord until he takes them away. I am in awe of their faith and strength. And today, I am filled with joy for this family.
Another, has 3 bio little girls at home already, but has felt called to adopt. They are in the process of adopting a little boy from Bulgaria. He has Down syndrome. Oh how this touches my heart on a whole new level. When I hear the phrase "the least of these", THIS is exactly who I think of and tears fill my eyes as they are yet again right now, typing this. This family IS doing something, they listened and now are fulfilling their call to take care of the least of these. The family got word today that they will be traveling late this month to pick him up. Joy fills my heart.
My heart is filling back up. I go thru ebb and flows, high and lows. God is gracious and He is constantly reminding me of the work He is doing thru His children. Thank you, Lord, for these precious reminders that I need so dearly.
I do not understand our wait, but I am thankful to see more orphans being welcomed into forever families.
My post on FaceBook yesterday:
Waiting for you...
