So Ready [Daddy Edition]

I'm not one to usually quote the bible, but this morning's sermon at our church spoke directly to me and to our time in this process. I cannot help but share this passage with all of you.

"But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, promptin us to call out, 'Abba, Father.' Now you are no longer a slave but God's own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir" (Galatians 4: 4-7).

The adoption talk spoke directly to me. I cannot wait to adopt our little AJ and make her our heir. I am so ready and the wait is far too long.

After reading the passage, I read the commentary which is in my bible. It said this:

'When the right time came...' We may sometimes wonder if God will ever respond to our prayers. But we must never doubt him or give up hope. At the right time he will respond. Are you waiting for God's timing? Trust his judgment and trust that he has your best interests in mind... Under Roman law, an adopted child was guaranteed all legal rights to his father's property, even if he was formerly a slave. He was not a second-class son; he was equal to all other sons, biological or adopted, in his father's family. As adopted children of God, we share with Jesus all rights to God's resources. As God's heirs, we can claim what he has provided for us-- our full identity as his children.

That was just too perfect... I am ready to offer all that Megan and I have and will have to our adopted heir. I will, however, keep in mind that we are working on God's time. I am nevertheless ready for his time to come now and for his plan for AJ to be a reality. I am ready. Megan is ready. Our home is ready. We are ready for our referral and are ready to see our beautiful heir and to bring her into our home and into our hearts.

A chill in the air

Just now I was driving home and got to the stop sign right before our house when I noticed this fog around our neighborhood( did i spell that right?? lol). As I drove through it to our driveway I got a chill all over! I couldn't help but think it was a sign from our little girl half way around the world. I know it's crazy, but that was my first thought. As Christmas nears I miss her more and more. It is possible to miss someone you've never met? I think so....come home baby A.J. we miss ya here!

Translated and Registered!!!

Our dossier is officially translated and registered! whoop whoop!!!

Good news...not THE news, but still good!

Michael is officially a dr!!!! ( not an m.d. but an ED.D.) Way to go babe!!! Love u!