I have decided to leave my Patriotic music up in running and will do so until our Presidential Election. As morale for the American Public is slightly low, I wanted something to help us reflect on what our Founding Fathers based this country on so many years ago. My decision won't be based on words freely spoke, but on actions that deserve my vote. I will vote based on the Love of my country as well as it's people and for those who freely fight to keep me safe. While I don't enjoy war with anyone, including the innocent, I also want to be sure those who are fighting for my freedom and their families are kept safe. Thats where my vote and that of other Americans is most important. Please Join me in prayer for my country as we embark on hard decisions and fight for the freedoms and privledges set by our Founding Fathers and fought so bravely over the years by American Soldiers. I pray also for friends and family of other soldiers from other countries who also fight for the freedoms of their countries. In God may we ALL trust! Love to each and every one of you no matter what country your from. ~Rebekah
Foster To Adopt....Here we go!!!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Posted in In The Family Room
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Here we go!! ((sigh)) We've been planning to adopt for over 7 years. During that 7 years we fostered teenagers who were neglected and abused and then my husband decided to go back to school for nursing to better provide for a family of our own. After going through some financial hardships in the past, God finally brought us both back to our home state and after getting settled, we are FINALLY ready. Well, ready as we'll ever be.
We just finished the pre-application that I've had since December. It took me this long because I was SCARED. All of a sudden I felt so scared that I would make a good mom, that I'd fall short ...I started questioning if God REALLY wanted me to become a mom or if I'd be better off without children.
After much prayer and MANY conversations with my husband (who honestly has been ready for awhile), we are now ready to go through the process. Today at 9am, we are sending the application in to the caseworker who has already basically taken our information and said we'd make great candidates. We've prayed over the application, sealed it up and now it's up to God.
We aren't choosing race, or sex. We do have hopes to have between ages of infancy and 5 years old, but if Gods will is for a bit older, we are open as well. In the meantime, I am praying through it all. I honestly had no idea we'd be adopting through the fostercare system. 7 years ago, our plan was to adopt internationally in China until they raised the bar and we didn't qualify for one reason or another. We were also thinking about Kaz. but would have to dedicated over a month in the country in order to adopt. It's just not an option with my husband who only gets two weeks off in the year for now.
If you could pray along with us we'd appreciate it. This is an exciting time for us! I'm all nerves and so excited about what God has for us for the future. I pray we can be the parents He'd want us to be and continue to seek His kingdom and His will first.
In the meantime, we're searching for gender neutral furniture for the bedroom and I've already got a neutral theme thanks to a gift from my mom for Christmas. She gave me a lovely nightlight with fishes that swim and the light changes color. I've found posters of fish and sea animals that are girl AND boy colors.
According to the schedule, the certification classes will be in May. We've just missed the Feb. class and actually I think in my mind, I did it on purpose because I just wasn't ready. But this spring is actually alot better for the both of us. Just Gods timing. So, Here we go in our new season.
Praise God for His lovingkindness and blessings. I'm reminded of the grace and mercy He gives during the celebration of this Lenten season. May I forever serve Him daily.
Comments
Thursday, February 7, 2008 - The Gift of a Child
Posted by 2gramsroses
My prayers are going up for you and your hubby. I also thank God for wonderful people like you who are giving hope to a child who was left behind. God Bless
Thursday, February 7, 2008 - Oh Wow!
Posted by jackiebridgen
The time has finally come! Our prayers are with you and we are also praying for the child or children, where ever they may be now, who will come into your home to be loved!
You have been so faithful in your preparation, in the 'small things', I know God is going to bless you richly through this adoption.
Your friend.
Jackie
Thursday, February 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by morningsunshine
thank you for opening your home. something I have always wanted to do, but for now, we need to raise our children. Fostering with small children in the house can be a scary proposition. YOu will be a great mommy!
Thursday, February 7, 2008 - Yeah!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by blessedmomof10
Oh I am so thrilled for you!!!!! How wonderful!!!!!!
I will be anxious to hear how it all works out!
Adoption is near & dear to my heart!!!
Blessings~~~
gloria
Friday, February 8, 2008 - Blessings
Posted by fcusick
WE are on a similar adventure!
Blessings,
Flossie
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