We're expecting......

No. I'm not pregnant. But AJ and I are expecting as in looking forward to and anticipating the arrival of our first child...one that will come to us through much sacrifice, selflessness, love, faith, and revelation...through the process of adoption. Whether this child is a boy or girl...we do not know. We're unsure of where our child will be born, nor do we know when, but we dream about what a glorious event it will be. The day that we will be blessed to meet our baby for the very first time. To us, the fact that we could not conceive this child, is completely irrelevant.

From the moment the Lord revealed to us that we were to adopt, everything felt so right. Sure I was terrified in the beginning, and weighed down with concerns and questions, like: Are we financially prepared for the costs involved? Are we emotionally prepared to meet the demands of an adoption? Would this mean I'd never be able to have biological children? How would we help our child know that they are unconditionally loved in spite of their adoption. Now that I think of my concerns, the one that I remember the most is the last-mentioned...how would we help our child know they are unconditionally loved in spite of their adoption. I remember pondering in prayer, and feeling an overwhimming since of peace that came to me almost like a vision that our child would truly know that he or she is loved because of the love AJ and I will offer. In that moment, I was completely enveloped in His love. The fears and doubts were immediately dispelled. We have no doubt that the child we will adopt is ours, and will be ours forever, and was always meant to be a part of our family. I understand that it doesn't matter how this baby gets to us...whether it be by our own doing, or through the sacrifice of another mother, it's the same. The Lord has a plan for families, and I believe certain spirits are sent to certain homes and families for a reason.

I feel honored to be a mother to one of the Lord's choicest, most valiant spirits, and I pray that I will receive strength from on high when we are blessed to receive a child into our home. We feel strongly that there is a particular child that the Lord wants us to love and care for. We have been amazed by the miracles which have taken place thus far. Starting with the first day we meet with our social worker Larry Draughon's office and the feelings we felt there. We know that our descision to adopt is the will of our Heavenly Father.

Please help us in the search of building our family. If you know of anyone that is considering placing their baby for adoption, please feel free to tell them about us. I know that the Lord blesses those who demonstrate their faith through their works. For this reason, we have committed to be proactive in our search, and would love any and all the help we can get. For anyone who may be interested, follow this link to our profile:

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