Questions and Answers

We attended an adoption meeting tonight and after briefly talking about it with Amy it's clear to us that God is working in our hearts!

The meeting answered some of our questions and brought about new ones. When do we start the application process? Domestic or international? If international, which country? But, then I looked around the room. It was so humbling to be in a room with people who want children, but haven't been blessed with them. Amy and I are considering adopting because we have a conviction to live out the Gospel. They're considering adoption because it's the only way they will ever have children.

Tonight confirmed what I already knew in a way. I've been adopted! With no way to thank my God or pay Him back, He has adopted me into His family. And not because I deserve it or did anything to earn it! He adopted me with one thing in mind....I belong to Him and He desires for me to have a better life, an eternal life! He is my Father and I'm His son! And to think I take being a daddy for granted if I'm not careful! Shame on me!

At this point, it's all about when we adopt, not if. Even with the pressure of how we're going to pay for it and the pressures of what others will think, I know my God is bigger than all of it! And as His adopted son, I know I'm doing just as I should.

I couldn't imagine going through this process with anyone else. Amy, you're my best friend and helpmate.

I love you with all that I am!

First things first....

So it's been awhile since my last post. In fact, it's been so long that I had no idea that my wife "hijacked" my blog!

With that said, it's incredible to see what God has done in our lives since October! We've been praying for wisdom and God's direction for not only adoption, but also for His guidance as we seek to serve Him with our lives.

Before I comment about the adoption process, let me first say this...

Our church has been without a Pastor for a little more than a year now and while it's been more difficult than I could have imagined, I've been reminded who I serve so many times. You're probably wondering why I'm talking about our church and pastor, but I guess it's just to say this...... God is the provider of my life. He is my audience. Not a church, not my friends, not even my family! I've been reminded so many times that He is going to take care of us! In fact, I can't tell you how many times I've either repeated or read the story of where Jesus says that just as He takes cares of the lilies of the fields and the birds in the sky that He promises to take care of me even more so because I mean so much more to Him!

Whether it's struggling with the current environment at church or with how we're going to pay for the adoption, His calling is clear!

Love Him. Serve Him. Love Others. Serve Others.

It's really that simple!