Actively waiting

This whole process started about a year ago when we attended a local seminar about adoption. We have told many people that we already knew at this point we would adopt, but never thought it would be this soon. Twelve months have passed since then and we have yet to receive our referral (see post from Nov. 14th 2010 for our definition of referral since it is very different than what they hand out for misbehavior in school!). During this waiting period we have taken time to pray for patience and God has blessed us with this ability beyond our own human capabilities. There have been times that we have wanted the process to move faster but we know it is in God’s control. A friend recently told Megan about a term they have been using in their lives: actively waiting. We have started to use that same term to describe the current stage of our lives. Yes, we are waiting for our child to enter our lives but it doesn’t mean that everything else is at a standstill. We are working at our jobs, doing ministry in the church, hanging out with family and making time for fun too....we recently went to prom (as chaperones of course!) During this waiting phase we have also painted the baby’s room, started refinishing a dresser and read a several books on adoption. We have been able to stay busy and yet still prepare just like any other expectant parents.

Thank you, Father, for granting us patience during this whole adoption process. Thank you for showing us that because we have this time of waiting we are already growing in our future role as parents. We know that you have the perfect child for us and we know that if waiting is what we have to do then we will do so while actively pursing you.