Our Adoption Journey

Eight years ago when we had our youngest son Matthew, if you had told us that we would have one more child, we would have very maniacally laughed in your face. The thought of ever having more children would have never crossed our minds. We were so positive about our choice that we even made it permanent. We felt that our family was totally complete. We spent so many tired years with three little ones that we were very happy to move past those days. Don't get me wrong, we loved each of our precious years with them when they were little. But, there were no tears shed to see the last of the diapers if you know what I mean! We celebrated many lasts with Matthew. But, about 4 years ago, I had a quiet voice speak to me that there would be one more. Another girl! The thought that we would add to our family at that time was so impossible in so many ways. For one, Doug thought that I was insane and I think was secretly hoping that I would forget all about it. For another, we were broke financially just trying to take care of the three babies we already had. How could we ever even think about another child to take care of! I never said no to God's call to adopt, but I knew that He would have to move mountains. Well, He has! We are now in the early stages of our adoption process. Our hearts have been completely changed to the idea of adoption and our circumstances have changed dramatically. I can't wait to one day, in the presence of my Lord, see how our desire to be obedient to His call in our lives fit into His master plan.