Match Meeting

Thank you so much for your prayers and words of encouragement to Mike and I in this adoption process. You have no idea how much you all mean to us.

Well, we had our meeting with the birthparents Wednesday morning. It was very surreal to be meeting the people who may give us their child but overall we felt good about the meeting. It was so great getting to know them and hear their story. They are very nice; she is kinda shy but he is very talkative...which is probably why we met for over 2 1/2 hours!! After the awkward introduction time, we started to talk and definitely felt more comfortable with them. We talked not only about the adoption but even talked about history and beer!!! So it was great and we are definitely glad it is over.

The birthparents did not make a final decision as to whether they are going to give us their baby. They need some time, which Mike and I fully support. We want them to feel 100% comfortable about this decision. We feel that if they choose us, we will have a good relationship with them in the future which is what we have been praying for!

Please be praying for the birthmother as we could see that this is a difficult decision for her. She knows that she is making the best decision for this child but it is still hard on her. Pray for peace for whatever decision she makes.

We are so glad to see God at work in this situation and are trusting that He knows what He is doing. The verse that I have been really thinking of it Proverbs 3:5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will makes your path straight." That is what I am really holding onto this week!

Looking foward to giving an update once we hear more!