Why do I get so surprised??

    I'm not sure why I am continually surprised when God meets our needs through this process. We have always felt this was something God wanted us to do so why do I ever doubt or get worried? Probably because I don't have nearly enough faith. After finding out we are on the waiting list I started to worry about what would happen if we didn't raise the money needed at the time of referral. I knew it was about a year away but still it was something that concerned me. Then in one day we had 2 families donate money to help us. Both were unexpected and completely sacrificial. I am so grateful and still somewhat in shock. I am just so thankful that people want to help us. The good news is we just need to raise money for the travel now. GOD IS SO GOOD! People listening to God and being willing to be a blessing are amazing. We will never be able to express just how grateful or how big of a deal this is to u. It not only helps us actually get through the process but keeps reaffirming our faith that this God's plan for our family. When the wait seems long or when times get trying after we pick up our child I will be able to look back and remember how God provided. These time will be a continual reminder that there is nothing He cannot handle for us if we are just willing to trust Him.
   Another lesson I am learning through this is just how little we actually need. I am learning to analyze my purchases. It's really very humbling to realize just how blessed we are to be able to have good food to eat and plenty of clothes to wear. We have never had to go without anything and so many people do. I am looking forward to the day when we have the adoption fully funded and I can start using our money to be a blessing to other people. This adoption process has already been a chance for me to grow in so many ways and we are only 6 months into it. I'm sure that I cannot even imagine how God is going to use this child to change my faith. Adoption is definitely not just about helping a child have a family. It's a process God uses to show us just how great He is and to bring glory to Him.