People have been asking about what is going on with foster care. I have been silent because nothing has been happening and it has been a bit frustrating and disheartening. The longing is still there to have kids in our home so we have been pursuing international and domestic adoption as well as waiting for foster kids. The process is long and we keep running into bumps in the road due to our age.
I know!... we don’t think we are too old either. :)
Also we received a phone call telling us there is a baby for us and then it fell through around Mother’s Day. That was heart breaking. When discouragement creeps into our lives we know that God is bigger than any age limit or the cost of adoption or disappointment. If God wants us to have a certain child He will knock down any obstacle in the way. God is greater than any man made rules. I am grateful for my women’s prayer group, Hannah’s Circle, for that reminder. Also, the encouragement of 1st Peter 1:3-9... God has given us a living hope- kept in heaven for us...
We heard a wonderful sermon on Sun. about falling at the feet of Jesus and shamelessly, audaciously and persistently praying about a desperate situation in our lives. We will continue to pursue God for our little family and trust that He will show us His big picture and that His plan is better than anything we could imagine. Thank you for standing with us as we continue to dream about becoming parents.
We have been busy with a big yard project and also tearing down walls in the basement. Chris and I love to work together and have so much fun while we work. We think we should start a landscaping/demolition business but we spend too much time getting into water fights or hysterically laughing from something Chris said or did.
We love you all and will keep you updated on any news happening with us. Please feel free to send us your prayer requests. We love to pray for others. You mean a lot to us.
I know!... we don’t think we are too old either. :)
Also we received a phone call telling us there is a baby for us and then it fell through around Mother’s Day. That was heart breaking. When discouragement creeps into our lives we know that God is bigger than any age limit or the cost of adoption or disappointment. If God wants us to have a certain child He will knock down any obstacle in the way. God is greater than any man made rules. I am grateful for my women’s prayer group, Hannah’s Circle, for that reminder. Also, the encouragement of 1st Peter 1:3-9... God has given us a living hope- kept in heaven for us...
We heard a wonderful sermon on Sun. about falling at the feet of Jesus and shamelessly, audaciously and persistently praying about a desperate situation in our lives. We will continue to pursue God for our little family and trust that He will show us His big picture and that His plan is better than anything we could imagine. Thank you for standing with us as we continue to dream about becoming parents.
We have been busy with a big yard project and also tearing down walls in the basement. Chris and I love to work together and have so much fun while we work. We think we should start a landscaping/demolition business but we spend too much time getting into water fights or hysterically laughing from something Chris said or did.
We love you all and will keep you updated on any news happening with us. Please feel free to send us your prayer requests. We love to pray for others. You mean a lot to us.
Chris & JJ --
ReplyDeleteHow my heart breaks with you, and I'm going to the throne of grace with you on a regular basis!! Your spirits are such an encouragement to my heart, and it is so refreshing to hear that you still are finding joy -- and even hilarity -- in the midst of the difficult. We will stand at the gates banging and banging, asking God for a child for you.
In Christ, Kelly
Thank you so very very much Kelly!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love reading your updates. Maybe we can have a Chamber Singers reunion sometime! :-) A thought about the adoption, a good friend of mine was in your situation. For years they longed for a child. Well, surprise, they are going to adopt this summer (very soon!)...and they are a year older than we are. ;-) So, hang in there, keep the faith. Keep it all in HIS hands.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Brenda Jahnke-Martens