... not a child for a family.
This morning we filled out our preliminary application for international adoption. One of the questions was "What gender do you prefer?" Our definite answer is "male". The next question was "Will you accept either?" Ummmm.... We left that one blank for a minute or two as we answered the other questions. Then we talk about it. The conversation went something like this:
Andy: We aren't doing this for us, we are doing this for our child.
Janet: If we were pregnant we would accept our biological child regardless of the gender, why would it be any different in these circumstances?
Andy: I really would like another boy.
Janet: Me too. It's good to know that God is in control and He knows what is best for our family so lets just trust Him. If he wants us to have a daughter then we will love her as much as we would a son.
Andy: (checks "yes" box for we will accept either)
God is so good to us and we are so thankful for all that He is teaching us. I know that this adoption road can be a long one and I am looking forward to all that God is going to teach us in the process. I can't wait to meet my new baby. I feel the same emotions that I felt both times I found out I was pregnant. I am so excited and already falling in love with this child that I do not yet know. It's all a little surreal.
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Mike and I have been considering adopting a child but we feel so overwhelmed by the process that we don't even know where to start. Who knows if we make enough money or if they let a child be adopted into a small bedroom apartment ? Where do we even start?
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This brought tears to my eyes...you are expecting a new child! How exciting :-) I can't wait to see what God has in store for you guys.
I feel like you ARE pregnant! Congratulations - I'm so excited!
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