When it comes to blogging, I know I haven't been the most punctual the past couple of months. There are so many new developments; but one in particular I'd like to write about...
After much prayer and careful consideration, Ben and I are so excited to share with you about the next step in our journey. For those of you who didn't know, last year we became certified to adopt through the state. And we are now in the final stages of the licensing process to become foster parents as well!! The past few months has been filled with 5 inches of paperwork, fingerprinting, background checks, home visits, endless references, inspections...the list is endless. With just a few things left to do and a bedroom to get ready, we are just weeks away from the potential arrival of our first child.
If I had to guess, I'm pretty confident I know what a lot of you are thinking right now, because its probably the same thought that I've played over and over in my mind..."Who can care and bond with a child for such a short time and potentially give the child back?" Believe me, I know it will not be easy. But what if we for just a second, decided not to be completely selfish and only think of ourselves and thought about the approximately 10,000 children a year that are removed from their homes because they experienced neglect or abuse at the hands of a family member? Now if that statistic doesn't make you say "wow", then you must have a heart of stone. Personally, I stopped thinking about what I had planned and wanted the day I sat in a cold and sterile doctors office listening to someone I only met twice, say we couldn't have children the way we had always planned on.
Our primary goal is to love and care for every child that comes through our home. If the Lord decides to bless us with a child to adopt along the way, then that would be the greatest gift we could ever ask for.
There is plenty more to come, as our life is about to get real interesting.
Absolutely lovely.
ReplyDeleteI am finna be an aunt soon(I promise my niece or nephew will have a fervent love for real words, I was just so excited)!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited! You guys are going to be GREAT, I am totally certain of this! I cant wait to read your blogs of your adventures when you have sounds of children in your home :) You are going to change their lives, whether you spend months or years investing into them. Its going to be awesome!
ReplyDeleteNaomi, these children that come through your home will be surrounded with love from not only you and Ben...but the rest of this family as well. I know for me, my heart is overflowing already. I am so very proud of you, and love you! I can't wait to see you in the mommy role!
ReplyDeleteYou continue to inspire me and I'm blown away by your faith and humility in knowing God has plans for you and Ben .. and they are far better than any you could hope or dream. I can't wait to see how this beautiful life of yours is about to unfold. Love you more than you know!
ReplyDeleteYou and Ben are by far two of the most wonderful people one could ever cross paths with. I know I've been blessed by your friendship, and I can only imagine the insurmountable love you both will show to the children blessed to come into your heart and home. Enjoy the journey, we will all enjoy being there as it unfolds.
ReplyDeleteWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for being brave enough to share this journey with everyone! I ditto what Tina said, I can't wait to read and see first hand your adventures when there will be little feet tracking all over your house. God knows what He's doing; just get ready for the ride!
ReplyDeleteYou and Ben are beautiful <3 Whoever comes into your home--whether it's for a few months or for a permanent stay--will be incredibly blessed forever after.
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