Adoption Update
As mentioned in the previous post, this week is a big week in our family’s story.
Even before we got married, we knew that adoption would eventually be part of our family’s story. We formally began the process back in November. When we started, we planned on waiting at least a year before everything was filed and we were matched with a child.
Everything changed on January 30.
We have been open, from the beginning, to considering a “Waiting Child” – a child with special needs. The agency we are going through has a completely different process for matching Waiting Children with families. Long story short, we came across a beautiful little girl through the waiting child program. After some serious prayer and soul-searching, we decided to pursue this child whom we affectionately refer to as “Little Girl.”
This has sped up the process immensely. Since the agency handles Waiting Child referrals differently than “regular” adoptions (is there really such a thing as “regular?”) the family (or families) interested in the Waiting Child are brought before a committee. The Committee gathers information, talks with the interested families, and after gathering all pertinent data decides which family is the best match for the particular Waiting Child. We’ve been told that there’s another family interested in Little Girl. And our interest in her goes before the Committee this Thursday – even though our homestudy isn’t quite complete yet (we’re 99% there…just watitng for a few more documents to come in).
So – this nearly year-long wait that we’d been expecting for a referral could very well happen this Thursday. We covet everyone’s prayers this week as the Committee decides the future of Little Girl. Pray that they choose the right family for her – whichever family that may be. While I know we will be heartbroken if we are not chosen as the “right” fit for Little Girl, there will be a certain amount of comfort and peace knowing that she will be with a good family. Please pray that the Committee, who makes no secret about seeking God’s guidance, will continue to seek His guidance in regards to Little Girl’s future.
We have tried to guard our hearts while learning about, praying for, dreaming for, and looking at pictures of Little Girl, knowing that there is still a possibility that we may not be the family chosen for her. But in reality, it hasn’t worked. We are simply captivated by her. Our hearts melt for her. Yes, we desperately hope that she will be matched with our family, but my love for her is enough to know that she needs to have the family that will best meet her needs. Even if that isn’t ours.
We have a phone interview tonight with someone from the agency. Please pray for tonight’s interview. Pray for us as we prepare for whatever decision the Committee makes this Thursday. Thursday is one of the most pivotal days in our family’s story. It could very well change our lives forever.
And, most importantly, please continue to pray for Little Girl.
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I will be in prayer for your family for tonight’s interview and for Thursday’s decision, and for Little Girl.
Beautifully written! I was eager to check to see what your post would be about. Congrats on making it thus far and many prayers to you all!
Tim and I will be praying for as well. We’re rooting for you and for Little Girl!