So, why did we choose to announce we are matched this time an not the others? Well, the difference this time is.... nothing. I think when you are adopting you are not supposed to proclaim you are matched or adopting because nothing is for certain. Nothing is in writing. She could change her mind. He could change his mind. The whole thing could fall through. But Dave and I don't care. After all, nothing in life is for sure. I could be pregnant and lose a child at any stage in the pregnancy. We can't be afraid in life of the "what ifs". Like I have said before, a baby or child is strictly a God thing and nothing more. Nothing we do or say can change the future, it is strictly about God's will. Our job is just to trust in Him and Him alone.
So this time, we want to proclaim we are waiting. We have four months before our precious little mama is born. We have four months to establish a relationship with one of the most incredible woman we have ever met. To learn her heart, to learn her desires for her baby, and know what her wishes and dreams are for her daughter. To learn how God wants to change us before she is born. To see how God wants to stretch us into His image while we wait.
We look forward to sharing this process with you. The entire process, not just the pretty parts. :)
you both are pretty incredible too... ;-)
ReplyDeleteAshlynn you guys are truly inspirational, I know God is beaming looking down on your family with love!
ReplyDeleteYes you should definitely tell all of us!! This is just like being pregnant, you never know for sure what the outcome will be but you share the joy of the hope, that this baby is to be part of this family. I am so happy for you guys!! This is such a gift you give to us to pray for your baby before her birth, and for her birth-mother who is so amazing, just as we do for others who have their babies in their womb. Babies are wonderful blessings always!!!
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