Well, we started this blog several years ago with the intent to keep you informed throughout our family's adoption journey. As I checked tonight, it appears the last time I posted was January 22...let's just keep that quiet that it's been nearly 7 months since I posted last. A lot has happened since then—specifically, Micah has been growing, smiling, jumping, rolling, and giggling to his heart's content while I do my best to keep his big sister from smothering him in hugs and kisses.
I've been wanting to write a blog post for awhile, but life has a way of keeping a mamma of three little ones from having time to think through thoughts. As a matter of fact, a mamma of three little ones seldom has time to think at all, so I'm finding.
Today is such a special day though. For one, as many of you know, we were surprised with a sale of our former home before we had even planned to sell it. Long story short, a realtor called out of the blue, asked if she could show it to some clients, we said sure, they saw it, they liked it, they bought it.
Which left us homeless. Ha! Homelessness is always fun with three little ones. At least this homelessness also included a full bank account thanks to the above-mentioned surprise home sale.
So, we did what any wise parents would do and found a home for our littles—the 550 square foot house that we used to live in when we were first married just happened to be vacant, and the landlords generously offered for us to rent it temporarily until our next home purchase closes (or until we get replaced by long-term renters, whichever happens first ;-)). Then it was time for serious house hunting.
Finally, just this week, we decided on a house that should work great for all of us (yes, Daniel will even be able to do some target practice in his backyard), and we received an accepted agreement this afternoon. So today is special as we look forward to a new chapter in life with little Vs :-)
However, today is extra special for one other reason. One year ago today, a very brave, very strong, and very awesome expectant mom captured our hearts for the first time. One year ago, Micah's birth mom viewed our family's profile for the first time ever and decided she'd like us to parent her tiny growing son. Thinking back to last August, I remember so many waves of emotion as we learned we would become Micah's parents in December (which became November, haha). We are so thankful to have met Micah's birth mom when he was born and for the chance to send her updates throughout his life.
In reflecting on this past year, I can't help but write about God's faithfulness. As we felt God asking us to pursue adoption way back in 2012, we knew that we didn't have much to offer but would have to trust Him to provide and make a clear path to bring a little one into our family. He has done that. Not only has he blessed us financially with both enough funds to bring Micah home as well as with enough funds to afford the down-payment on our next family home (and remember Daniel was jobless for a few months—another awesome testimony to God's faithfulness at just the right time!), but He blessed us with the perfect son to become our third little V. Micah James has blessed us tremendously, and we can't imagine what life would be like had we said 'No” to God's prompting to follow Him down this road.
While Micah's adoption is legally complete, we do not plan to end this blog any time soon as his story of entering our family is simply the beginning of what we know God will do in his life and in ours as a family. I do hope to blog more than once every 7 months, but until then, please pause with us to remember God's faithfulness, His goodness, and His blessings in your own story!
