I've cried at least once everyday since late last week. Some friends of ours in Texas have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child. But this delivery was not the "conventional" delivery. They've tried for many years to have children of their own and the Lord has chosen not to open their womb. It has become more clear than ever to them just why He chose this path for them. They began pursuing adoption. I don't know all the details of how this came about or exactly how long it took to find a birth mother. But the main thing is they did find a birth mother about 5 hours away from their home. Over the last few months they have been traveling to visit this birth mother and even go to doctor's appoinments with her. This young mother requested that our friends be in the delivery room with her when she had the baby. This Monday, the 18th, she was induced and our friends were right by her side. Reading all the updates has been the sweetest thing and has so touched my heart. I just cannot imagine how hard it was for this mother to make this decision...to first choose life for her unborn child and second to give this child to another family. Before I had children, I thought about birth moms giving up their children for adoption but I don't think I really ever thought about how incredibly difficult it has to be. Thank you birth moms who choose life and choose to allow your children to be adopted. What a blessing you've given their adoptive parents...my friends in Texas, especially!!
Friday, February 22, 2008
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3 comments:
AMEN! Thanks for sharing!!!
What wonderful news! We'll continue to pray that everything will work out for them and the Lord will continue to bless them!
Amen and thanks, Nicole!! Even through the years of tears, God had an amazing plan for our family and what a lesson it has taught us in trusting Him, even in the dark times. We can't wait to see y'all again soon!!!
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