Going to an initial meeting at Faith International Adoptions, we were a little nervous. We didn't know them at all, and so there are a lot of initial questions being asked from both sides. We met with a guy named John, and he began to discuss the adoption process and he shared with us all of the great things that his agency does throughout the regions that they are involved with. They do a lot of relief work along with the adoptions, which was so important to us. We were still feeling a bit apprehensive when Brandon mentioned that my cousin and her husband (Heather and Ryan) had just adopted a beautiful little girl from Vietnam. John asked us what their names were and we replied that they lived in MN. He asked again what were their names, and when we told him, he put his finger up in the air and said "wait just one minute!" and ran out of the room. He quickly returned with a memory chip and put it into his computer. Up popped a picture of my cousin Heather and Ryan! "I was their adoption agent!" At this point we all just started to laugh and we could not believe the divine connection that we began at that moment to feel.
After the meeting I got a chance to call Heather and tell her the story, and she got to tell me all about how much she really had enjoyed working with John.
Brandon and I are so excited - this isnt just something that we just think would be fun or even "just want" to do. This adoption is something that we feel we are called to do. We have felt God's presence and his purposeful plan every step of the way so far, and we are looking forward to the day that we get to hold our daughter in our arms and give her a HUGE hug and kiss and let her know what it was a part of the plan that God had for all of us to be together!
Monday, March 24, 2008
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8 comments:
Brandon and Lindsay,
I am so excited for you to experience the miracle of adoption. I can not wait to follow your journey.
Friends,
I am SO EXCITED for you, and the beautiful little one, whoever she may be. She is going to be loved so much, not just by you, but by all of us!!!
Love you guys! I'm super proud to know you!!
=)
Yay! A new cousin for Maddie and Dylan to play with! I'm so excited and praying that everything runs smoothly for you!
Shara
Can't wait...can't wait....a gift from above...both the baby to you...and you to that baby. What awesome parents you will make....you ARE awesome parents already as you pray for that little one not yet in your arms.
so excited for you guys.
Kathy T. (and Frankie too!)
You two are amazing...I know you have had a heart for adopting one of our little girls for awhile...I can only imagine what it will be like when she finally arrives. So beautiful she will be in your arms...You guys are definately called to do this. Cannot wait to read and share in the adventure with you. Love you and your heart so much...
This is such a God thing--first in line of many miracles to come along the way.
Love you both and I'm excited to meet your daughter someday soon--you know I'm going to get her some stylin' outfits. :)
What a story - God is amazingly in control of our lives, even when we don't "see" it! I am excited for you two. You always do everything with enthusiasm, so this baby is quite privileged to be getting you as parents! Cool, cool...
I am so excited for you both. It will be so wonderful to have a new addition to the family. Miss you guys.
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