We've also received donations towards our adoption. I am not one who is quick to cry, but my eyes are brimming as I type this post because I am so overwhelmed with your support and with God's faithfulness. The financial piece of this adoption is the scariest part for us and has been our source of doubt in this journey. I'll be honest and say that when we announced our adoption and asked for support, I was so worried that people would think we were greedy or irresponsible for trying to adopt when we didn't have the money put away first. I was a bit embarrassed; I sure was prideful. Two things pushed us forward: picturing our future child waiting for a good home ( and that feeling will give you enough motivation to do just about anything!) and the Spirit's resounding voice in our head saying, "I will provide."
It is amazing to me that while I've witnesses God's faithfulness so many times in the past, it can be easy to doubt it in the present.
We have so much to be grateful for and you will probably see and hear the words "THANK YOU!" a million times from us.
Today James and I received our application and a ton of information during our orientation. We are hurrying to fill it out and drop it off to LDS social services so we can be paired with a caseworker.We are also looking forward to the adoption classes we are required to take as well. Things are moving a long and it is so easy to move forward with everyone's support.
Ever since James and I started infertility I remember praying every day to get pregnant. I soon had the feeling to change my prayer to saying please bless James and I with a child. Heavenly Father knows our plan and helped us realize that being pregnant was not meant for us at this time, but he could bless us with a child.
Thank you for reading our blog and for your generous donations.
Love,
James and Jess
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