From the first time we decided to adopt to this second adoption we knew God was in control. He has taken care of every step from finances to the health of our two children. But at this moment I am having to remind myself often that God is in control and that He is in charge of the details.
A big snag has entered our adoption process. Our home study provider did not do an FBI clearance which became a law earlier this year. It was finally submitted in December but our son was born 5 weeks early and our clearances haven't come in. We learned just a few hours ago that our son, once discharged from the hospital, cannot be placed with us if we do not have an FBI clearance. We once again forked out over $100 to have our fingerprints done in hopes that it will speed up the process. Now it is in the hands of the individuals who process them & their desire to be quick or not.
What I do realize is that God is the one who is ultimately in control. I know this did not catch Him off guard but it did me. I love my son. I have been waiting for him to be discharged so I can introduce him to his big sister and I can hold him without cords attached. I can't imagine him being placed in the arms of a foster care family instead of mine when he is discharged. It just breaks my heart.
I do have to look at the positive. I have been able to spend every day & night with him for the past 8 days. We wanted him to be discharged before Christmas but thank heavens he wasn't. God knew if that happened we wouldn't have gotten him. So if God had his hand on the situation a week ago. He still has his hand on it today.
"praying without ceasing" for your 1 family. warren did the fbi clearance thing a few weeks ago for his new job, and it IS possible for it to happen quickly. we love you guys very much. so glad you started this blog :) give E a hug for me!
ReplyDeletewe miss you and can't wait until you are ALL home.