For those that don't know, I have kept this blog and my Facebook posts hidden from my family for the last week as I wanted to be able to tell them in person about my adoption plans. I didn't take into account, however, that people in my hometown would be able to see my first somewhat cryptic Facebook post (and people commenting their guesses about what my big adventure may be). SO, the first topic brought up when I walked into my parents house was about the adoption.
It is SO funny how God's plan always works out for the best! I really wasn't sure how I was going to bring up this topic to my family. I mean, hello ... I am a single female who works crazy hours - I would completely understand my family "flipping out" thinking I was "crazy" for even thinking that I could handle a child, much less a child with significant special needs. I have been very thankful that most in my family have been very supportive.
Today's Devotion verse was:
"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." - Proverbs 4:23
I just can't help but think that God is directly speaking to me through this verse - reminding me to trust in Him. That I need to be strong throughout this process and my life in general, no longer being so sensitive to negativity.
I know that since God has said that this is His will that all will be provided for, but I can't help being worried and anxious about the financial aspect of this great undertaking. This will likely be a $30-45,000 investment. Yes, there will be multiple fundraisers and a site to donate to later as the year progresses ... I KNOW it will be worth it, and I know there is a tremendously long road ahead of me and my little sunshine.
Currently, I am in a holding pattern to determine which adoption agency would be the best to use for both myself and child/orphanage I have in mind. I so desperately want to share with EVERYONE who this child is and their sweet, sweet face - but I can't until they are officially paired with me. I can tell you, however, that they have multiple needs and I do not yet know the extent of their impairments. None of this matters, though - they had my heart from the first time I laid eyes on their picture!!
As for now I could really use prayers on the following aspects:
~ That an adoption agency will be settled on so this process can get going.
~ That God will give me complete peace over the financial aspects of this entire adventure.
~ That my Sunshine had a fantastic Christmas and remains happy and healthy throughout the winter.
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