So our whole journey of adoption started way back, a long time ago when God started stirring this idea in our hearts. There was a time when I never would have considered it. But God knew I would. And I did. We have. And after starting the official process back in the fall…here we are now.
Last week we got a letter from Bethany Christian Services. We’ve gotten plenty. Sometimes it was something we needed to sign to return. Sometimes it was some information we needed to read over and consider. Sometimes it was just more forms to fill out.
But this time it was a letter telling us that we had been officially approved. What does this mean? Well, it’s huge and it’s not much change, if that makes any sense. Today doesn’t really feel a lot different that last week. I still feel like we’re waiting. Maybe because I assumed that being approved was a foregone conclusion.
But it is nice to know that our Profile Book is now being shown regularly to expectant moms around the state. We’ve even had a question or two from an expectant mom. So again…now we wait. It could be a matter of months. Or it could be a matter of years. But it’s a time to wait upon the Lord. I know that can sound pretty cliche. But it’s the truth. I can’t rush Him or rush the process.
Addie asked if I thought we’d have a baby by the end of the year, by Christmas time. I really don’t know. Part of me thinks “probably so” because we’re open to a few more things than many adoptive families. But there is really no way to know for sure.
So that’s where we are right now. And sorry for not posting more often. I need to fill everyone in on how soccer has been going, how school is wrapping up, and a bit of running by our family. Those will come soon.
Sweetness man, congratulations. So the questions from the expectant moms, I’m guessing came through some mediator? Or did she send them via email?
The mom had asked her case worker a few questions about our family and intentions for our child. So that case worker passed them along to ours. Then she emailed us. So we called back with the answers. I should make a new post about the Q’s. They were interesting.
But as of right now, there is no contact between us and an expectant mom. Now if she were to choose us, she could request a meeting at the agency’s office I believe, if we are open to that.
Great news man. My wife and I have decided to do start the domestic adoption process this year. Probably in about three months after our move that is about to happen.
Exciting. Thanks for sharing the great news.
That’s awesome, Adam. About a year and a half ago I had never seriously considered adoption. But God has done quite a bit of stirring in our hearts over that time. Now… it feels really close!
I look forward to hearing of yall’s journey.
Hi Bev and Blake. Just read your blog for the first time today and wanted to say I am so happy for you that God is growing your family through your willingness to adopt. I will pray for you as you wait for the news of the child He has chosen for you to love and to raise to love Him. Allyson mentioned she might ask you to come with her to visit sometime. If so, please bring some of your girls’ bracelets. God bless your family! Love and miss y’all.
Hi Beverly! I met you in Destin and just wanted to let you know that I found your website and will be keeping up with your whole process. I will be praying for you and all that this year will hold for you guys! I wish we had met earlier in the week, but we can keep up on the computer!
Christy,
Sorry for the absence from the blog this summer. We talked about it every other day that we needed to post something again. But for awhile, we were just waiting…and waiting.
Really nice to meet you in Destin. Hope you and your family have had a great summer.