It has been great sharing the exciting news of adopting with our family and friends. Slowly, but surely, we are spreading the news. And everyone (thanks!) has been excited and SO encouraging. My mom said that when I was telling her about our decision that my face lit up. I guess the hope and joy that this journey brings is just visible. I can feel it in my heart.
My feelings toward beginning the adoption process are really very surprising to me. I thought that when we got to this point – choosing to adopt over having a biological child – that I would have to get used to the idea, that I would feel like I was missing out on something. I thought that I would have to settle for adoption as a good, but second, choice. It is completely the opposite. This feels like the perfect choice, the perfect path for us. I have such joy, hope, peace and excitement about this journey we are embarking on. These are feelings that I have never had, at least not this strong. And these feelings, I know, come from God and His blessings on our lives and future. We have a need and desire to have a family, and there will be a child out there that needs us as much as we need her.
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