Yup, not 9 months, only 3 weeks!
My dear friend Katie has just gotten the call from the adoption agency that she and her awesome hubby, Keith, have been "chosen" by a birth mother to be the best Momma and Daddy that little baby could ever have. They adopted a 2-year old from Russia a few years ago, and have been working and praying for another baby ever since.
Her latest post is here at Roses are Red, Violets are Violet. You should check out the rest of her blog, too, if you've never been there. She's a great writer, and a fabulous storyteller, and an all-around stupendous person.
She's going berserk, though, because, in God's will, they'll be bringing the baby boy home in just 3 weeks! They don't have a nursery put together, they haven't chosen a diaper disposal machine, they haven't bought a newborn car seat... Can you imagine your life changing THAT DRASTICALLY in only 3 weeks? Most people get 8-9 months to figure out stuff like formula and diaper changes and the most comfortable rocking chairs.
But, man, is she excited! And scared. Justifiably so. The birth mother will have 14 whole days after the baby is born to change her mind. Keith and Katie ultimately want God's will for that little baby, and they are praying for him no matter which house he ends up in. And they are praying for the birth mother - for an uncomplicated birth, and that she follows God's will, too. And they are praying that they can accept and be at peace with it if the birth mother decides to keep the baby she's been growing for the last 38 weeks.
Adoption is such a wonderful, amazing, miraculous blessing. This woman has the power and capacity to bless Keith and Katie (and son Daniel) in a life-altering way. She's not choosing to give up an unwanted baby, she's choosing to allow that little boy the chance to grow up in a house filled with love, and kisses, and hugs, and to feel cherished beyond imagination. What a blessing.
I tell you all this because, if you are so inclined, I am asking you to pray along with me about this adoption. I know God hears our prayers, and I would love for Him to get inundated with prayers about Keith and Katie's new addition.
I will also try to update you when the time comes...but you will have a much better time if you jut read Katie's blog. :o) She's gifted.
Thanks!
OK, for a woman on the brink who has not had a lick of internet access til now...to find this post waiting on your blog. Geez........ tear-o-rama.
ReplyDeleteI am jumping for joy at your news and humbled by your beautiful post! All prayers are appreciated as I find new meaning to "sitting on pins and needles."
Thank you again, Melissa. What a sweet post!