Let things begin

Talk about things changing quickly. We have had some new developments in the last 72hrs. Let me preface by saying nothing is set in stone or a for sure thing at this moment and we want to be sensitive to the situation so we will keep it vague. With that being said the point of this blog is to share our story. To be open and honest not just in the good but the bad and most of all to share how amazing our God is along the way. I am a firm believer in the power of prayer and we want as many as we can get going through this process that isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. This has also become a way for me to write things out and process stuff as well. I truly do not know how people go through this or life sometimes alone or not knowing Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Even in the midst of the unknowns we still have joy and hope. We know along the way their could potentially be heartbreaks and situations going not how we wanted. But even when we think about those things we rest assured that God has a plan for our life and a child for our life and his timing and plan are far, far greater than ours. We are thankful to have two loving families (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins included) who we can call and just cry or vent and tell them what emotional high we or on or what emotional low we are on with no judgement. That they are praying for us daily.  As well as great group of friends who we can do the same with. God has also placed us in a wonderful Sunday school class who has already walked through some unimaginable things. Who we know without a doubt are praying for us and there for us in the good and the bad because we have already witnessed it. We both have great coworkers that are praying for us and hundreds of other people as well. I guess for all that being said don’t go through life alone. Get to know Jesus as your Lord and Savior if you don’t already know Him.  Then find that community, if no where else get plugged in at church with a sunday school class and people you can do life with.

I had no intentions on writing any of the above when I started this. Sometimes the fingers just get to going lol So here has what has transpired recently….

Nick and I attended another info meeting with an agency last Tuesday, as we were still trying to decide what agency to partner with. We left feeling a little discouraged about some stuff. We were talking on the way home and one thing I said was ” I feel like the only way we are going to get a infant is if someone calls us and says they know someone wanting to give their baby up for adoption and thought of us.”

Few days later we basically get that phone call. (I know your eyes are probably wide open and mouth as well). Mine sure were! Sorry guys that isn’t coincidence. That is all God. They had saw our blog and had been praying about it for a few months now. That was neat for me to hear because I struggled with am I going to blog and share our story or not. That was just a nice reminder that if God lays something on your heart then go for it, even if it seems out of your norm or comfort zone.

However, there is a lot to the situation. There are many things that still need to happen before it really becomes more of a sure thing and even then it isn’t a sure thing until it’s done. We have had an emotional 48-72hrs. We are brand new at this. Lots of information to take in. We are going to take the next couple of weeks and process things, and most of all be in constant prayer about the situation. Thankful for people God has placed in our path that have been through this and can keep it real with us and keep is grounded. It seems God has been orchestrating some things behind the scenes and we are continuing to trust Him.

In the meantime, we have finally chosen an agency to partner with here in Tyler so we can continuing working on getting approved to adopt. No matter what situation comes up we have to get it all that done.  We received an email with the first like 20 attachments of paperwork that needs to get done so yay. We will get started on all that soon.

So a lot to be praying for.

1. First and foremost we want everyone to pray for this sweet baby. For its health. That whatever is best for that baby, whether with us or another loving home (as tough as that would be) that is what mine and Nick’s prayer is. That God will place that baby in the perfect home. (It is crazy how quickly the things you pray for can change. It isn’t about us anymore).
2. Pray for the family. Like I said there is a lot to the situation and things that need to happen. Pray that God continues to orchestrate things and whatever needs to happen will happen. (I wish we could give more specifics, I like to pray specifically for people but just remember God knows their names and who you are talking about).
3. Pray for Nick and I. You never want to pray for patience because you know God is going to give you something to test that with. BUT we need prayers for patience. Prayers as we process things and the situation unfolds. Prayer for us as a couple as this is all brand new and exciting and scary all at the same time. Pray for us to be sensitive and understanding of each other needs as we process things differently.

I have already seen God working in us both. I’ve seen Nick grow so much in this last week. Seeing God work in him has been so neat. You learn new things about your spouse in new situations and I just love him even more 🙂 I know if we continue to keep God first and each other second we will no doubt come out stronger in the end.

Thank you all so much for coming along with us on this journey. Share it with anyone you think could benefit from it. I hope it is touching a few lives and keep those prayers coming! Probably won’t be too much to update over the next couple of weeks but when we have more to share you will know. Stay tuned…

Proverbs 16: 1-4- To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. All a person’s ways seem pure to them but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do and he will establish you plans. The Lord works out everything to its proper end…

~Brittany and Nick~