We haven't posted any updates in awhile because there really hasn't been any besides the fact that we are STILL waiting. The last couple months have been an emotional roller coaster of knowing how/what to feel. We continue to wait with anticipation for some sort of contact from our agency or a family considering adoption.
When we first went active with our profile I would keep the phone really close by and on loud because I did NOT want to miss "the phone call".
Now that its been 4 months, it has become a little easier to set the phone aside and not dwell on "the anticipated call". Many of you are probably thinking, oh thats not that long. But when you've truly been waiting all your life to become a parent, to be this close, 4 months has seemed like a really long long time!
While we have waited, we have continued to work on the nursery, upgraded our car to have it be able to fit a car seat & gear. We moved to a new apartment within the same building, just upgraded from a 2 bedroom to a 3 bedroom.
We went through a short stint of frustration, but understood the reasons why. We had to pay a couple thousand dollars again to update our home study because of our new address. We updated our fingerprints again, all the background checks, and paperwork! We know all the hoops and hurdles we are going through will be so worth it, we just have to keep reminding ourselves of this.
Through faith we are continually reminded of the work God is doing for us:
"While you are waiting, God is preparing! Sometimes you are in seasons of waiting because your blessing is being prepared on the other side. Wait patiently because God is ordering your steps."
Psalm 37:23
"You are waiting and He is working. When you have to wait for things, you cherish and appreciate them. They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength."
Isaiah 40:31
"When you arrive at the place God has for you, you are going to need a certain strength you dot have now. Do not be wary in well doing, your reward is coming."
Galatians 6:9
We are continuing to stay positive & busy :)
We ask that you continue to please keep us and our future child in your prayers. God is so good and we know there is a purpose for all the waiting, emotions, paperwork, and money.
Thank you for following our journey!
Aloha & Love from our family to yours <3
Bryan & Jen
