…or atleast what God has allowed me to understand!
Over the past couple of days (really 2.5 years) I have questioned my not being able to conceive. And, you know what, I’m tired of talking about this. I’m tired of sounding like a broken record. But, I put a lot of thought (most of the time) into what I post here…and I feel like this may help someone today…
I’ve come to realize that, although I’ve heard this all of my life, God’s timing is perfect!
I used to say, “I will never stay home. I want to work, I wouldn’t know what to do with myself.”
After working at the foster care agency, “I will never foster or adopt.”
And last but not least, “I will never homeschool my kids…that’s just not me.”
Well, guess what friends!? In the last 2.5 years, mainly within the last year, the Lord has completely changed my heart! And, I realize that not only does He change your heart, He gives you a glad heart!
I love being at home, for the moment, helping my husband. God willing, soon-to-be a mom!
We are in the beginning stages of the adoption process and we are so excited!
And, within the past few months, He has allowed my heart and mind to think about homeschooling my kids!!
Wow, God, you are awesome! Not only have you changed my heart, but you didn’t take me kicking and screaming! You have changed me, in so many ways, and for that I am so thankful! Thank you for loving me enough to save me and loving me enough to make me the best mother I can be before you bless me with children! All praise, honor, and glory to You!
I have also realized that He allows us to go through these circumstances in life in order to be a support and encouragement to others in the future.
I am overjoyed for what He has in store for me in the future…challenging or rewarding!!
Below is a YouTube video of one of Q and I’s favorite songs by Paul Wright “Sunrise to Sunset”
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Christie, I’m looking so forward to this adoption journey with you…Can’t wait to watch you bring your baby home!! love, lisa
Oh sweet Christie- I am so excited to be able to watch this journey the Lord has you on unfold. Praying that God blesses you with everything you need for this adoption- from a tremendous amount of support by family and friends to every cent needed to bring your child home. The Lord loves adoption- because it’s HIS idea! Will continue to pray for you and trust that in His perfect timing you WILL SEE HIS HANDS ALL OVER THIS. Love you!!
I’m convinced God has a fabulous sense of humor. I had absolutely no plans of homeschooling either, D was completely against the idea when I first suggested we pray about it…and here we are on year 4 and the days I’m just beat and want to throw in the towel, D’s the one saying no-way to that tempting yellow bus driving down the street. :o)
I’m learning never to say never….it always backfires *wink* :o)
Christie – I love your blog (i check it all the time) and what have I been telling you – it is going to happen in God’s timing. By the postings here and on Facebook, you have amazing friends! I am so proud of everything you are doing. Love Mom
Christie,
I, too, never thought I would be a stay-at-home mom and sure didn’t think I would be homeschooling. But I retired from a wonderful professional career to come home to my children, was called to homeschool them and we are now completing 9th grade and 7th grade. It has been the best thing I have ever done. Hard, yes. Rewarding, absolutely. I wouldn’t trade these years for anything!
Hello Christie,
I’m loving this post (I get it) because God teaches us and changes us to His plan. I was just like yourself, never thinking about staying at home, homeschooling and the like, but even went a step further and said “I will never get married and I will never want to have my own children.” Now I’m happily married, and pray often for children, biological or adopted. 🙂
I’m glad to be at your blog. God bless.