i'm a little envious. a sweet precious wonderful amazing girl told me that she and her husband are most likely getting a one year old little boy tomorrow - to foster for now, probably to adopt. they will be FABULOUS parents for this little boy - they are incredible people all the way around. i'm just a little envious that it's them and not me.
i wonder if this is anything like how couples feel when they are trying and trying and trying to get pregnant and it's not happening...but then they find out that a close friend is pregnant (and in this case it's like they got pregnant without even trying! they didn't go through an agency or have a homestudy or take classes...it's a connection through their church). i'm celebrating this - i really am! i'm celebrating God's goodness and faithfuless...and am in awe of adoption - this family is going to bring a son into their lives and raise him as their own! but, in an attempt to keep all things real, i'm just a little envious. 95% excited for them, 5% envious.
thank you God for your perfect timing....thank for this family who is welcoming Your little one into their home and hearts and lives tomorrow. please bless them...bless their son and daughter with Your peace and acceptance for this new baby. knit them together as a family of 5. remind them of your love and faithfulness....strengthen them when they are weary...may this little boy fit right in and always know that he is wanted and loved. strengthen their marriage...bless them with peace and laughter. may all the details come together - a car seat, a crib, clothes, diapers, all the other accessories! may Your goodness be on display for this family - and for all who see this family!
in other news - there are 19 children in chatham county (savannah) who's parental rights are going to be terminated in the next week or so....maybe one or 2 of those will become cash kids. here's hoping.
