On May 7th, 2012 God touched our heart by way of a sweet little boy who is currently living in a foster home in China. We knew at that moment God was calling us to adopt. I have a dear friend who has 3 China blessings so I sent her a text and told her the news! She was over joyed and told me where to start. I called several agencies and was in turmoil over which one to use. On May 23rd, I was so stressed I was physically sick! I sat at my kitchen table and told God (me TELL God...imagine that! what was I thinking) I was NOT going to do this! He had got this one wrong! We were too old to adopt (43), it was too stressful..I just didn't think this was going to work and didn't want to go through all the heartache. My husband arrived home from work and we ate supper like normal. I NEVER mentioned one word to him about my day, the calls or the sickness I was currently suffering from. I excused myself and went to the bathroom and was not feeling well at all! Stress is horrible! Around five minutes later my husband walked in our room and he had his cell phone with tears in his eyes. Thinking the worst, I thought something bad had happened and I asked him what was wrong. He replied " I just now had a chance to read my bible verse today" (He ALWAYS reads it first thing in the morning..it comes to his cell phone. Why he didn't have time to read it that morning and had to read it once he got home, at that moment, was right in the plan of God. I then asked what it said and he began to read...
"Hebrews 10:35-37-- Do NOT lose your courage,then,because it brings with it a great reward. You need to be patient, in order to do the will of God and receive what He promises. For, as the scripture says, Just a little while longer, and he who is coming will come; he will not delay (GNT)"
Needless to say all I could do was cry! Who am I that I would question God? Who am I that He would tell me just what I needed to hear at that moment? Who are we that He would call us to be parents of a precious child on the other side of the world who has no one? Since that moment we have been full steam ahead! We just completed our home study and are waiting on the draft to approve. Already have everything ready minus the home study to send off for our I800A.
This is a GREAT expense but we know where God guides, He will provide. All we have to do is work hard and go where He guides and He will make a way. My friend who owns "Under the Carolina Moon" has generously donated a $250 gift set and we have been selling raffle tickets for almost a month. We are having the drawing on Friday so once we get a total on how much we raised I will post the winner along with a pic if possible! I know as of last Saturday he had raised $1100! Thank you Lord!
There is not one doubt in my mind that God is going to do something GREAT! We can't wait to see how it all unfolds and who He has waiting for us that is undiscovered at this very moment. Your prayers, wisdom, and encouragement are welcomed. Thanks for sharing the ride with us!
Love Charmon....here is a a screen capture of the text Todd got!
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