Relief, Pure Relief

Today marks 1 week since we received the call that we were approved to adopt. I have had a week to process the news. I am so very thankful that God has brought this initial part to a close. Our Sunday School lesson 2 weeks ago was on perseverance. It truly came at a perfect time; I had started to doubt whether our desire to adopt was from God.

Our reaction to being told we have to wait until our 3rd anniversary has been mixed. I have thought about pros and cons, but it is what it is and we ultimately have to wait like it or not. On one hand what is 6 months in the life of our marriage? We are committed to each other and God willing will live a long happy life together. On the other hand 6 months is a huge chunk in the life of our child who will only be a child at most 10 more years!

The Pros:
We have 6 more months (at least) to work on our marriage
...to make memories
...to have our LAST vacation as a couple before children
...to sleep in on Saturday
...to take vacations no matter if school is in or not
...to walk around the house in the buff (LOL)
...to not be concerned with child care when they are out of school
...to not have to find a sitter when we spontaneously decide to go out
...to sell our home and move to the land
...to get my income up with the new business
...to buy furniture for bedrooms

The Cons:
We are missing ball season (if they play)
...birthdays
...family vacations
...milestones
...the first day of the school year
...taking them on church trips
...Mother's Day and Father's Day
Our kids are missing knowing that they are wanted
...time with their new family without the stress of school
...peace of mind that they have a family who wants to love them
...getting a new family before their next birthday
...stability

With all of our pros and cons we still must trust God. We know His timing is perfect. If God decides that we are ready before August or that our kids need us before August, then He will make a way. For now we must remember we have a purpose while we are waiting. Sunday's message was on waiting for Christ's return. We should be working for His glory. Always looking above and trusting His provisions and timing. While we are here our life should be a witness to others.

We will serve the Lord in gladness while we are waiting. Praying daily for our precious little (or big) ones.