Adoption Thoughts

Why are we adopting?

We are adopting because we want Evan! 

God has placed him in our hearts, and we can not deny it!  I am reminded of a sermon my pastor gave in which he was talking about the gift of prophecy (ie. during a church worship service), and he knew of an individual who had a very specific word to tell the congregation.  Well, they got timid, scard and questioned if the word was from God, and did not speak it out.  Well shortly thereafter, someone else spoke out the EXACT same word to the congregation.  The other person was blessed as the word edified the church. 

So I know we could have simply not persued adoption, and someone else would have likely, eventually adopted Evan.  But they are the ones that will be blessed for following God's prompting, and it wouldn't be us.  Not only would we not know if Evan was ok, we would have never known where our lives together could have been led.  We know that it is God's will for orphans to be adopted- His word tells us to look after the orphans, so why would we not pursue something that is 100% God's will?  There's no question about it- He will bless us for taking this step of faith, undoubtedly.  :-) 

So in short, we are all-or-nothing type of family, and we are ALL IN FOR EVAN! We are done being so "comforable" with our lives are are waiting eagerly to see what God's has in store for us.  And of course, we'll keep you posted along our journey...