I had heard individuals say that they had a child through the miracle of adoption, but I can tell you that I NEVER would have understood had I not had little Myla placed into my life...my heart.
When we started the journey to adoption, I felt as if I had to find a needle in a hay stack. I knew the Lord had a child for us, but there were a thousand paths before us. How would we ever know which road would led us to the new little Elliott?
It was overwhelming for not only did we need to find and walk down the right trail, but we also had to raise money in the process. I cried out daily for the Lord to help us...guide us.
In the midst of calling on the Lord, we had agencies tell us to be prepared to wait at least two years. Many told us to be prepared to show our profile to birth mothers at least twenty times due to the fact that we were a large family.
Little did we know that the Lord would miraculously give us a child in 8 short months from the day Bryan and I sat in our bedroom and said yes to adoption. Who would have thought that we would hold our Lovie just 4 1/2 months after our home study was done? Much to every one's surprise, we were matched with Myla after our FIRST profile showing!!
I thank the Lord that we said yes each time that I hold our Treasure and breath in her baby scent,
I thank the Lord that we didn't make excuses.
I thank the Lord that he revealed his plan and gave us this blessing to cherish forever.
I thank the Lord that I have been able to experience the miracle of birth and adoption.
I thank the Lord for ALL of my children.
I thank the Lord for a husband who faithfully follows the Lord even when it is hard...when others think he is crazy. Not many men would adopt a child on a single income when he already has 6 children!!
I can't begin to tell you how blessed I am!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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