We would like to take the opportunity to address some things that have been on our hearts. We have been hearing God's call in our hearts to adopt for several years. There were times we just flat out said, "no", because we did not have it in ourselves to take on something so big. Then we came to the realization that adoption is God's heart and that we were not to answer this call in our own strength. This was not and is not about us. It is all about Him. Our job is to be faithful and continue to move forward 1 step at a time as He makes His will plain before us. He is going to change this sweet baby's life and our lives and others' lives through this journey He has us on. He has placed in our hearts an ache for our child on the other side of the world. If one of our biological children was waiting for us on the other side of the world would we not do everything we could to get to them? We feel the same way about this precious little soul.
God's Word says that true faith is a faith that cares for widows and orphans. We know that not everyone is called to invite an orphan into their homes. We would never try to tell another person what God's calling is for them. That is a very personal thing. Our heart in sharing information on this blog is that others who hear that same call will be encouraged to step out in faith, and that our family in Christ will join with us in prayer as we walk through this sometimes difficult and trying journey. There is a lot of ups and downs and paper work. Tonya's Dad used to say, "anything worth doing is never easy." So true. God does not promise that our lives will be easy and problem free. We are told in His Word that "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart for I have overcome the world." We are so thankful that Jesus has overcome the problems of this world so that even in difficult times we can have peace, knowing that our Heavenly Father has it all under control. So we will cheerfully press on in the calling God has for us, giving Him all glory and honor.
Yesterday we began a new "business" that we are calling Muffin Mondays. Tonya is making some of her healthy, yummy but good for you muffins and Frank is taking them to work to sell to co-workers on Mondays. Everyone was so excited and supportive knowing that this is one of our ways of raising money to adopt our sweet baby. Thank you to everyone who purchased muffins. We appreciate your kindness and generosity. Please pass on the information and if possible, plan to have breakfast at work next week as well. Your love and support is so encouraging to us. You are all such a blessing.
Thank you so much for your continued prayers and encouragement. We daily pray blessings over you and are so grateful for your uplifting words of encouragement and prayers.
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