It was informative, intense, emotional and at times overwhelming. I admired the courage of the birthmothers who shared their own story and experience. One thing that stood out to me was a comment made by one of the birthmothers (who made an adoption plan 6 years ago), a participant was commending her and her decision commenting that it must have been hard and the birthmother said, "I know what I did was difficult but I almost think that waiting for a child must be even more difficult." Both parties in the adoptive process go through some really difficult and trying times, there's no doubt about that. Each person in the process has their own individual story to tell and emotions to bear. I was grateful to hear her words though, that she could sense the struggle of those of us who for whatever reasons cannot give biological life to a child.
Other stories of hope were shared, and though I know there is no typical adoption story, there is no "typical waiting time", it gave me encouragement to hear the stories of the adoptive families. One family had 5 days to get their "junk" room ready for a nursery when they got the call. Though I hope we have a little more notice, we will be blessed and ecstatic to receive that call whenever it is meant for us.
The common theme of the day was, "when it's right, it will happen for you", or "there was something about them, and I just knew they would be the parents". I can't sit and worry (at least not yet anyway) that our profile book isn't right or did we put the right pictures in, or should we have done this or that...no we just have to trust in God that His time is perfect and He is looking out for us.
And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (emphasis mine)
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