Well the CCAA answered and it was a No. I had prepared my heart for this. I don't believe they said no because we were outside of their guidelines, I beleive they said no because this is not what God has for our family at this moment in time. I am sad, for the sweet little girl we wanted and for me. But, I will TRUST in His plan. This was no surprise to Him and I have to admit it really wasn't a surprise for me. God knows that we have a heart for orphans and I believe He will add to our family, it just won't be through a Chinese adoption. I am ok with that. I want His will in my life whatever that is. That is really all I feel like saying about it for now. Please keep us in your prayers.
IN CHRIST ALONE,
Days can be cloudy or bright
1 day ago
Awww, Sherrie, I am sorry.
ReplyDeleteHowever, it sounds like you feel at peace with this 'answer'.
Hugs to you!!!
Apparently I missed your last post, because I had to go back and read it! I was totally lost and wondering what I had missed!
ReplyDeleteI know you're disappointed right now, but God DOES have a plan...and it CAN be trusted. I'm anxious to see all the wonderful things He has in store for you and your family! :)
Praise the Lord for answers! Big Hugs for you...however that hug comes with a high-5!
ReplyDeleteYes, God has an amazing plan for you, and your strength, and trust in Him will carry you through. I pray He makes His will known crystal clear!
God shut numerous doors on adoption for us for YEARS (9 to be exact) before He FINALLY flung them wide open for Evan's adoption. Yeah, He's got a plan for you!
Thanks guys! I love having this network of "bloggy friends" who have been there!
ReplyDeleteIn Christ Alone,
Sherri
Sherri,
ReplyDeleteI know what "NO" feels like. It hurts. But it always comes with the reassurance that He is sovereign and makes no mistakes. Praying for you today and hoping His presences leads you to what His "YES" is!!
Email if you need to chat!!
(((BIG HUGS)))
Oh Sherri,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to read your news. We've been there. Fourteen years ago we tried to adopt from China only to find out that (at that time) we weren't old enough. Years later we started an adoption in Romania. Their program went on hold--then eventually shut down permanently. Then we started our adoption for our son from Guatemala. Our son's orphanage held onto our dossier (and 28 others) and we missed critical deadlines as the Hague Convention went into effect. It took us two and a half years to get him home and there were many times it just didn't look like it would ever happen. I remember thinking we had "adoption infertility." It was hard being willing to answer God's call to adopt, but having these doors continue to slam in our faces.
I know God will bless your heart for adoption and lead you on the right path to the child(ren) God has planned for your sweet family.
Much Love,
Kathie