but God....

Reflecting on our adoption journey, I am reminded how out of our control the whole process has been. Yet much of my time was filled with worry...that act of worry so that i feel in control.
But God was in control and in every step of letting go, He provided.

Who could have predicted that the son we fell in love with and imagined our life with would pass away?
But God provided comfort.

Who could have foreseen that we would pray for a forever family for 2 little boys who lived at the same orphanage where Jivenson had lived, never thinking that family could be ours?
But God started writing a story and slowly invited us into it.

Who could have known that our youngest son would be provided the miracle of a medical visa and pro-bono surgery in NYC? And that he would be coming to Michigan pre and post surgery?

But God used people and opened doors to make a way.

Who could have guessed that so many people would walk this journey with us; those who love Haiti, our boys and those who are also adopting children from Hope House who fully understand the joy and heartbreak that adoption brings?

But God, only God could have orchestrated this outcome.