Head over to Jill’s blog this morning as she discusses the waiting aspect of True Love Waits and helps us to understand that waiting truly does reap reward!
And, I’ve been meaning to shed a little light on what’s been going on around here. So here it goes…
As you know, we received referrals for two little boys back at the beginning of October. We hadn’t heard anything by the beginning of November, so Q decided to call the DSS that they are affiliated with. After a days worth of phone tag, we realized that our homestudy and profile had not gotten to one of the social workers. Later that day we were told that a family had been chosen for one of the boys. Disappointment and sadness ensued. Unfortunately, we have not received any more information on the other little boy. Obviously, we aren’t putting all of our hope into that situation, either.
So, about a week later, I got a wild hair and decided to email our homestudy and a picture off to all of the counties in the state of NC. If you don’t know, that’s 100 counties! Emails started rolling in; all appreciating my interest, but saying that they didn’t have any children in our age range. Later that afternoon our social worker called and said that a social worker from a county about 2 hours from us had called. She was interested in us for a sibling group (2 boys). She forwarded us their pictures and we contacted their social worker for more info.
I have to say, their social worker was a breath of fresh air. She returned emails (numerous times) throughout the day and she always returned my phone calls within a day. That was something that we weren’t used to. Anyway, we started wrapping our minds around the thought of two little boys and began praying for direction. We decided that we would go up and meet the boys and see how things went.
We set up a meeting for last Monday. We were (or, I was atleast) anxious with anticipation. We drove up and met with the boys social worker, Guardian ad Litem, and current foster mother. The meeting went really well, everyone was really nice, and they answered all of our questions. We then headed to the boys daycare to meet them. They were of course shy, at first, but warmed up to us by the end. I’d have to say, they were more interested in Q than me! So, we spent about 20 minutes with them and they headed back to their classrooms.
Q and I got in the car to go home and we just didn’t have anything to say. For some reason, we just didn’t have a peace about the situation. Even now, I can’t pinpoint what it was, but we knew that the Lord was saying, “Not yet.”
We decided to go home and pray about it for a day or so. We dialogued more about it over the next couple of days; we still couldn’t find any peace. Two days after meeting the boys I called their social worker to let her know that we wouldn’t be moving forward. She seemed disappointed but assured me that she would keep us in mind for other children.
So, it’s been a crazy month or so, to say the least. All of our “options” have fallen through and we’re back to square one in the waiting game. To add onto that, our foster care license has been delayed. It could be January or February before it’s approved.
Please be praying for us! I know I say that all of the time, but we covet your prayers and are honored to know that there are friends out there that care for us. Pray for patience and discernment to wait on the child that He has for us. Pray for divine intervention on behalf of our license! He can receive the glory from that, as well! And pray for the little one(s) that He has for us, that He would begin to transform their hearts in preparation for our family.
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I definitely will be praying for you. You definitely need to have peace before making a decision like that. I applaud you for listening to that voice of the Holy Spirit and not just forging ahead like we would like to do in our flesh.
Christie, I am so proud of you all for listening to God’s voice. I know how hard it is when you’re being presented with a situation and you want it with all your heart but you know it’s just not the right one. We turned down several opportunities because we didn’t have that feeling of peace either. Truly praying for you, that THE opportunity will open up for you soon! 🙂 PS- have you guys considered sending your profile to adoption attorneys for the private route?
I’m sorry it didn’t work out with the little men….I can’t even imagine how hard that must have been. With most international, you are just matched and I have to imagine that is so much less hard on the heart. I hope God leads you to your child soon!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!
Praying! I understand (on a much lesser scale) wanting something so badly and not feeling at peace about it. I am thankful you and Q responded to the Lord’s direction, even though it’s difficult. Praying your foster care license goes through miraculously fast, if the Lord wills. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your heart, your joys, and your hurts.
Love you, friend!
One foot in front of the other…God is good & I’m glad you’re trusting Him with everything & consistently seeking His will. Love you!!
Never be worried about asking for prayers- that is what makes us a body of Christ! Lifting you up and your future child (ren)! Love you 🙂
How neat to already see the Lord answering the prayers that have been prayed as you have followed the steps He has laid before you! Thanks for sharing all the details and for being obedient when the Lord said “not yet.” Praying for you often!