Tonight we had our LAST post placement interview! Woohoo! (It was originally scheduled for yesterday, but our SW works for Hospice and had an emergent situation arise.) Now, we just wait for the final report to be mailed to us, and then, we put it with some pictures, the birth certificates and re-adoption paperwork. And- off to CHI and then Colombia! Yea!
It is so neat to reflect back on our first meeting with the Social Worker when we were first doing our home study, and then, in just over a year having our final meeting! I remember spending time with her expressing my dreams and desires of having a family...and tonight, just reflecting on that and seeing the goodness of God right before me...Ah!!! He does give us the desires of our hearts! In His Time!
Ya know, I never understood--WHY? Why couldn't I get pregnant? Why was it so easy for my sister and not me? We were supposed to get pregnant together? Why did I have to wait so very long? Why me? Why not me? So, many whys? But now, I have some idea that at least some of those "whys" had to do with the three little Colombians that sit before me! And Thank You, God--for this is so much more than I could have even thought to ask for! It has been a wild ride! There have been challenges along the way, and Ben and I have learned to depend more on each other and rely ultimately on God. There have been those special moments that we never want to forget...the hugs and kisses that come each day... the lessons we have learned about ourselves and even our walk with God as the children reflect us in their daily walk... It is really neat to see how they've picked up so many of our habits so quickly. They make us smile!
Thank you, Father...for You had this in mind even before I could ask the first Why? You held my tears in Your hand when I cried out for a baby, a child... You knew the plans You had for me. Your ways are not like ours. Help me to remember that in the future when we face challenges those things You have blessed us with and the promises You've given our family, and that You will never leave us nor forsake us!
It is so neat to reflect back on our first meeting with the Social Worker when we were first doing our home study, and then, in just over a year having our final meeting! I remember spending time with her expressing my dreams and desires of having a family...and tonight, just reflecting on that and seeing the goodness of God right before me...Ah!!! He does give us the desires of our hearts! In His Time!
Ya know, I never understood--WHY? Why couldn't I get pregnant? Why was it so easy for my sister and not me? We were supposed to get pregnant together? Why did I have to wait so very long? Why me? Why not me? So, many whys? But now, I have some idea that at least some of those "whys" had to do with the three little Colombians that sit before me! And Thank You, God--for this is so much more than I could have even thought to ask for! It has been a wild ride! There have been challenges along the way, and Ben and I have learned to depend more on each other and rely ultimately on God. There have been those special moments that we never want to forget...the hugs and kisses that come each day... the lessons we have learned about ourselves and even our walk with God as the children reflect us in their daily walk... It is really neat to see how they've picked up so many of our habits so quickly. They make us smile!
Thank you, Father...for You had this in mind even before I could ask the first Why? You held my tears in Your hand when I cried out for a baby, a child... You knew the plans You had for me. Your ways are not like ours. Help me to remember that in the future when we face challenges those things You have blessed us with and the promises You've given our family, and that You will never leave us nor forsake us!
Even when we don't understand....why.
This is why...
And, this is why....
And, this is why!
4 comments:
Congratulatons on finishing your post placement. I know it is a relief to be done with everything. And love the photos.
Hi Wendy, congratulations on the complete completion of your adoption! Your blog is very inspiring. I hope you keep writing.
Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. It was very encouraging.
God bless,
Renee
Yea! It's a wrap!! I just realized we have our last post placement in August! Almost forgot about it. Guess I better start cleaning the house. haha. You guys are so blessed. We are considering adopting an older child next time so I'll definitely be coming to you for advice! Happy celebration!
Congratulations! I'm only 21 months behind you...HaHa.
Those "why" questions used to plague me, too. I wouldn't change anything on how God brought us to where we are now. These kids are such a blessing and I can't imagine "us" without "them".
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