As a couple that is struggling through infertility, a question that Chad and I are asked quite often is "have you guys considered adoption?" I saw this video posted on a friends blog who has recently experienced the joy of adoption and I just had to share...
I have thought and prayed for you often since I started reading your blog. Our journey's are very similar, and I cannot believe the God we have! His plans truly are greater than ours, and I never could have dreamed who he had in mind for me to be a mommy to! I know that you were meant to be a mom, and I believe that you will be! *hugs*!
I think of adoption more than you know. Daily. Not sure why or what it means, but I'm listening/looking/waiting for God's echo in order to know His will. What a beautiful video (and song!). I'm saving that for the future ;)
Praying for you, sweet Faith! Whatever God's plan is for you and Chad, I know you will be wonderful parents.
Beautiful! What a sweet video and such powerful words. I am still praying for you Faith. I can't wait to see the ending to this story God is writing! I know whatever it is, it is going to be a happy one.
I couldn't even finish watching the video, I don't have any tissues withing grabbing distance=)
It makes me so sad thinking about all the little ones out there who need a loving, God centered home. This is something that is so heavy on Hubby and my hearts too. It is something on our new church's heart too, which when they talked about it one of our first weeks there, we just looked at each other and I teared up because it seems like this new church (near our new house) is such a fit for us. Anyway =) they started selling an book about (Christian)adopting for anyone who wanted to read who had it on their hearts to possibly start the journey at some point and possibly start a book club with the pastor soon, I don't have the title right in front of me, we bought it but we haven't starting reading yet, I'll look if you're interested=). Praying for you and Chad!!
girlfriend, you know my heart. know that you are often in my prayers too. i'd love to "borrow" this since we're coming up on our second gotcha day anniversary. my prayer is that others will step out in faith because God will provide everything they need, we're living proof. can't wait to do it again. love you!
My husband and I are not in a stage of life where we can support children but we have already talked about the fact that someday we would be open to adoption. Ultimately I hope that we can trust in God and accept whatever he has planned for us. I hope that you too will find peace with God's plan. I have faith that you will be blessed some day (and it will all be worth it and you will see God's hand in it all).
Often times, we Christians forget that Jesus was adopted. He had no earthly father, and Joseph assumed that position. I think adoption is a beautiful decleration, that you could love a child of God just as your own! My prayers are with you and your husband, I can't imagine how difficult it is, but trust in the Lord, He has a far greater plan than any of us can't wrap our minds around!
Still waiting on confirmation about God's direction for my little family. I'm praying for you as you wait... as we wait together... for God's answer to your prayers. They are mine for you as well... and I love you.
Yes, I have! My husband and I struggled with infertility for 10 years and I trusted God that He would grant the desires of my heart to have a child. Every month I would cry and stress and ask God why wasn't He giving me a child! After 10 long years, through a series of events, He showed us that our child was in China and would not come from my womb. I knew immediately it was of God. It was a long and heartwrenching process to bring her home, but I am so thankful that I never got pregnant or else I would have missed out on the greatest miracle and gift I could ever receive. Our daughter is so much like us that we forget that I didn't give birth to her. She is completely and perfectly amazing and she is OUR CHILD. No doubt about it! I'll be praying for you!
Our stories are very similar. I borrowed your video for my recent blog about God calling us to have a blended family of biological and adopted children. I'm new at blogging but I have been following your blog for the past few weeks. Thanks for sharing so much. God Bless you and your family!
Oh my goodness! That was amazing. So very beautiful! Of course I am crying...it so hits home to me. We are really praying about this right now and I want to go where God leads me.
As someone who has struggled through infertility (and still hasn't come out the other side), I find myself frustrated with people who just jump to "Have you considered adoption?"
Like you, I want to point out that adoption isn't just meant for people who struggle with infertility. Right?
I'm a thirty-something southern woman who loves the Lord and my wonderful husband of 14 years. After praying and waiting for six long years, we were blessed with beautiful twin girls in November 2012! Chad is a Family Ministry Pastor and I have my dream job of stay-at-home-mom! God has blessed us with a wonderful family and group of friends that we love to hang out with. I long to know my Savior more intimately and find all that I need in Him alone.
I have thought and prayed for you often since I started reading your blog. Our journey's are very similar, and I cannot believe the God we have! His plans truly are greater than ours, and I never could have dreamed who he had in mind for me to be a mommy to! I know that you were meant to be a mom, and I believe that you will be! *hugs*!
ReplyDeleteI think of adoption more than you know. Daily. Not sure why or what it means, but I'm listening/looking/waiting for God's echo in order to know His will. What a beautiful video (and song!). I'm saving that for the future ;)
ReplyDeletePraying for you, sweet Faith! Whatever God's plan is for you and Chad, I know you will be wonderful parents.
Beautiful! What a sweet video and such powerful words. I am still praying for you Faith. I can't wait to see the ending to this story God is writing! I know whatever it is, it is going to be a happy one.
ReplyDeleteWe have...and are still praying about it.
ReplyDeleteWill be praying for you too!
I saw this video on April's blog too. It's a good one.
ReplyDeletePraying for you, friend!
I couldn't even finish watching the video, I don't have any tissues withing grabbing distance=)
ReplyDeleteIt makes me so sad thinking about all the little ones out there who need a loving, God centered home. This is something that is so heavy on Hubby and my hearts too. It is something on our new church's heart too, which when they talked about it one of our first weeks there, we just looked at each other and I teared up because it seems like this new church (near our new house) is such a fit for us. Anyway =) they started selling an book about (Christian)adopting for anyone who wanted to read who had it on their hearts to possibly start the journey at some point and possibly start a book club with the pastor soon, I don't have the title right in front of me, we bought it but we haven't starting reading yet, I'll look if you're interested=). Praying for you and Chad!!
girlfriend, you know my heart. know that you are often in my prayers too. i'd love to "borrow" this since we're coming up on our second gotcha day anniversary. my prayer is that others will step out in faith because God will provide everything they need, we're living proof. can't wait to do it again. love you!
ReplyDeleteSweet Faith. I look forward to seeing what your future holds.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I are not in a stage of life where we can support children but we have already talked about the fact that someday we would be open to adoption. Ultimately I hope that we can trust in God and accept whatever he has planned for us.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you too will find peace with God's plan. I have faith that you will be blessed some day (and it will all be worth it and you will see God's hand in it all).
Your going to be a wonderful Mother.
ReplyDeleteLove you, girl.
VERY powerful :0)
ReplyDeleteWe are actually waiting on our Home Study to be finalized!!!
Adoption changed our lives forever!!! I can't even begin to express the joy it has brought to our family!!!
ReplyDeleteGirl, this spoke straight to me. After the email I sent you today, I think you know my thoughts on this :)
ReplyDeleteOften times, we Christians forget that Jesus was adopted. He had no earthly father, and Joseph assumed that position. I think adoption is a beautiful decleration, that you could love a child of God just as your own! My prayers are with you and your husband, I can't imagine how difficult it is, but trust in the Lord, He has a far greater plan than any of us can't wrap our minds around!
ReplyDeleteStill waiting on confirmation about God's direction for my little family. I'm praying for you as you wait... as we wait together... for God's answer to your prayers. They are mine for you as well... and I love you.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have! My husband and I struggled with infertility for 10 years and I trusted God that He would grant the desires of my heart to have a child. Every month I would cry and stress and ask God why wasn't He giving me a child! After 10 long years, through a series of events, He showed us that our child was in China and would not come from my womb. I knew immediately it was of God. It was a long and heartwrenching process to bring her home, but I am so thankful that I never got pregnant or else I would have missed out on the greatest miracle and gift I could ever receive. Our daughter is so much like us that we forget that I didn't give birth to her. She is completely and perfectly amazing and she is OUR CHILD. No doubt about it! I'll be praying for you!
ReplyDeleteOur stories are very similar. I borrowed your video for my recent blog about God calling us to have a blended family of biological and adopted children. I'm new at blogging but I have been following your blog for the past few weeks. Thanks for sharing so much. God Bless you and your family!
ReplyDeleteAmazing video! Praying for what God has to come for you and Chad.
ReplyDeleteI can't even begin to express the joy it has brought to our family!!!
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Adoption has truly been a gift from God to our Family!! What a great video: ) Praying for you !
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That was amazing. So very beautiful! Of course I am crying...it so hits home to me. We are really praying about this right now and I want to go where God leads me.
ReplyDeleteCan I borrow this to post on my blog?
As someone who has struggled through infertility (and still hasn't come out the other side), I find myself frustrated with people who just jump to "Have you considered adoption?"
ReplyDeleteLike you, I want to point out that adoption isn't just meant for people who struggle with infertility. Right?
Thanks for this point.