I’m thankful that God has placed adoption on our hearts. Not something that I ever saw myself doing 2 years ago. Heck, not something I saw our family doing a year ago.
When I began feeling this desire to adopt I was quick to know what the Lord was asking. Not like me at all. I am calculated. Analytical. Skeptical. I rarely “hear” what God is asking of me and even when I do….I question Him.
I know, right?
How dare I be skeptical of God’s perfect plan for me, but it’s true. I find myself giving God the…”Are you sure?” with so many things in my life.
But this adoption? It was LOUD & CLEAR. And to be honest, I jumped in with both feet forward. My husband began wondering if I had went off the deep end. Not because he wasn’t on board {although it did take a little longer for him}, but because I do nothing with both feet forward.
At the beginning of the adoption process I began calling agencies almost immediately. I remember my husband saying, “Don’t you think we should wait a few months? And pray about it more? And make sure? And….are you really calling those agencies today?”
Here we are 11 months in to the process and I now see God’s work unveiling itself perfectly.
We just got our Dossier sent off to the Philippines a few weeks ago {October 2012}. Yes, it took 11 months to go through the home study and the pyscological evaluations and the paperwork. ELEVEN long months.
If we would have started this process after we “thought” about it more or “prayed” about it more….it’s possible that we would not be adopting from the Philippines at all {our country of choice because of my husband and children’s heritage}.
Starting January 1st, 2013 the Philippines has put a hold on adoptions from the United States {for 0-3 year old children without major special needs}. So you see, just “a few more months” of praying about it would have made it impossible for us to get our Dossier sent off before that moratorium date.
I truly believe that my immediate desire to START the process without analyzing it in detail was God’s hand. He knew the future before I did and He knew what needed to happen to make this all possible. He is perfect like that.
So this Thanksgiving I am thankful for so many things, but especially for God and His amazing timing.
God’s timing is always right…He knew exactly when you needed to start the adoption process in order to adopt from the Philippines! Very cool that you were listening & were so quick to obey HIM!
Mandy- I could not be happier for you and your family !! I’ve been praying for you all since your adoption process began and I just hope that God blesses you with this sweet child sooner rather than later! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
I found your blog a few weeks back through Pinterest and I’m loving it! Not only do I love that you’re the Rose’s, but I was so excited to read of your adoption process from the Philippines. While my husband and I don’t have children yet, we’ve also talked about adopting from the Philippines someday (my mom is from the Philippines). I’m so happy for your family! So thankful for God’s blessings.
Oh how cool! My MIL is from the Philippines too! Nice to meet you! I will definitely check out your blog!
Mandy I’m so happy for you! God is using you and your sweet family and because you are listening, a child’s life will be changed forever. Yay!!
Blessings,
Cyndi
I just made your Grandma’s Mac and Cheese – SO GOOD! I made it as a side, but I could have eaten it for dinner by itself. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for sharing your adoption story along the way. My husband and I also plan to start the international adoption process in a few years. Your family is in our prayers for a smooth process and a healthy sweet baby.