It's no conincidence...

It's amazing to me how much motivation our recent good news has given us.  All of the sudden there are things we NEED to get done and we WANT to do them!  

We were  kind of in an emotional funk as of like a week ago.  It is very draining to try being hopeful in a situation that often seems hopeless.  However, I was reminded this week of how gracious God is and how intricately woven His plans are for us.  It is so amazing to see His plan unfold after so long of questioning if He really had one...

For instance, it is not merely a coincidence that the birth mom who identified our profile is due at the very same time that I begin my new job as nanny/stay at home wife.  It is no coincidence that we had recently taken a cloth diapering class and had built up our supply of cloth diapers.  It is no coincidence that we had finally gotten to a point in our finances where we could (more) comfortably write a check for thousands of dollars (which we will have to do on placement day).  It is no coincidence that almost a year to the day after we found out that we could not have kids, we get a phone call that will change our lives forever.  And it is no coincidence that as we enter this time of Advent, an intense time of preparation for the birth of our Lord, we, as a family, get to actively participate both spiritually, physically, and emotionally in that preparation for our own (hopefully) child.

I often simply struggle with trusting in someone else'a plan.  I like to have control over all situations and letting go of that is extremely challenging.  However in the last 6 months I have learned a great amount of patience.  I have also learned to let go of some of that control.  I'm have no where near mastered either of those things, but I have certainly made some small steps in the right direction.  It actually made me laugh when I said to Jeremy, "Wow, six months wasn't that long to wait." And he quickly reminded me that a few days ago I was saying how long six months seemed.  It's fascinating how quickly your perspective can change!

 The last few days, we have had a blast frequenting baby sections the last few days.  We have bought a few fun sleepers and a toy or two.  My parents went out and bought us a cozy carseat cover since (as long as everything goes through) we will have a baby in the cold weather!  We also have registered, since we finally have an due date and have simply enjoyed doing some of the things we wished we had a reason to do!

So please keep up the prayers, we greatly appreciate all of the love, support, and prayers of our family and friends.