The Call
When Jimbo & I started our adoption journey 8 months ago, I was scared to death. I was constantly praying for God to show us the next step and to carry us closely. I was scared that my broken heart would never heal. I was scared that I would never be a mother. That we would never be picked. That we wouldn't have enough money. But boy did God show up and make all of my fears and doubts go away. He had a bigger and better plan than I ever did.
Throughout this waiting period my faith has been challenged in ways I didn't even know was possible. At the beginning of our journey I prayed for God to lead me where my trust would be without borders & that I would go and do whatever he called me to do. I have learned a lot during the last 8 months. I have seen so many changes in myself & I know that this was God's plan all along. I completed two college degrees and have decided that I will be a stay at home Mom with my sweet baby. I wouldn't be able to do so without my insanely hard working and supportive husband. He loves me so well and I can't wait to see him be a Dad. Adoption has become a passion of mine and my heart overflows for it. I have met so many extraordinary women on this journey and I am so thankful for the new friendships I have. Adoption is beautiful and full of Jesus. I hope by sharing our story that I can help others during their adoption process, because without the support of others that have already been through this I don't know how I would of made it through!
Now on to the exciting news! We got "the call" on September 11 at 7:15 pm. The call that made us the happiest (& extremely nervous) people on earth! We officially "waited" for 6 months for Baby Hall. This does not include all of the waiting with our infertility challenges this is just the period of time after our home-study was complete. We never gave up. We never stopped trying. God never stopped providing either. He never stopped carrying us. Despite how hard the waiting process is, I don't resent the time we waited. Because without it I wouldn't know what I know today.
Now that we have been matched and whole new "wave" of anxiety has hit us. All of the "what ifs" have kept me up at night. But once again I know that God is in control and the whole situation is in God's hands. What is meant to be, will be.
Our expectant mom & dad are so precious to us already. I love them so much, I have been praying for them for 8 months and we finally met them. What a strong and self-less couple they are and we are eternally grateful that they chose us. They have so much sacrificial love for their baby boy.
Please keep Jimbo & I in your prayers during these next 4 months as we adjust to this new relationship with them. Pray for comfort and peace for them & for a healthy baby boy! In the midst of our joy, I also feel sorrow. Sorrow for how they must be feeling. Adoption isn't possible without heart-break and loss. We will hopefully gain a precious baby in January but they will be losing one. So please friends, join me and praying for them. We are so lucky & they are giving us the most precious gift we could ever receive.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for loving and being with us on our journey thus far.
Love,
Becka
Throughout this waiting period my faith has been challenged in ways I didn't even know was possible. At the beginning of our journey I prayed for God to lead me where my trust would be without borders & that I would go and do whatever he called me to do. I have learned a lot during the last 8 months. I have seen so many changes in myself & I know that this was God's plan all along. I completed two college degrees and have decided that I will be a stay at home Mom with my sweet baby. I wouldn't be able to do so without my insanely hard working and supportive husband. He loves me so well and I can't wait to see him be a Dad. Adoption has become a passion of mine and my heart overflows for it. I have met so many extraordinary women on this journey and I am so thankful for the new friendships I have. Adoption is beautiful and full of Jesus. I hope by sharing our story that I can help others during their adoption process, because without the support of others that have already been through this I don't know how I would of made it through!
Now on to the exciting news! We got "the call" on September 11 at 7:15 pm. The call that made us the happiest (& extremely nervous) people on earth! We officially "waited" for 6 months for Baby Hall. This does not include all of the waiting with our infertility challenges this is just the period of time after our home-study was complete. We never gave up. We never stopped trying. God never stopped providing either. He never stopped carrying us. Despite how hard the waiting process is, I don't resent the time we waited. Because without it I wouldn't know what I know today.
Now that we have been matched and whole new "wave" of anxiety has hit us. All of the "what ifs" have kept me up at night. But once again I know that God is in control and the whole situation is in God's hands. What is meant to be, will be.
Our expectant mom & dad are so precious to us already. I love them so much, I have been praying for them for 8 months and we finally met them. What a strong and self-less couple they are and we are eternally grateful that they chose us. They have so much sacrificial love for their baby boy.
Please keep Jimbo & I in your prayers during these next 4 months as we adjust to this new relationship with them. Pray for comfort and peace for them & for a healthy baby boy! In the midst of our joy, I also feel sorrow. Sorrow for how they must be feeling. Adoption isn't possible without heart-break and loss. We will hopefully gain a precious baby in January but they will be losing one. So please friends, join me and praying for them. We are so lucky & they are giving us the most precious gift we could ever receive.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for loving and being with us on our journey thus far.
Love,
Becka
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