I am finally getting around to posting the rest of our cardboard testimony (we are doing it next Sunday!) Here is Barry’s testimony…
“When we lost our baby to a miscarriage in August, 2010, we had already been trying to have a baby for 2 ½ years. Emotionally, it was the lowest point that I’ve been in my life, after coming off such a high from the pregnancy that we enjoyed for 14 weeks. I was at bottom, but during that time, I felt closer to God that I think I ever have before. Not only did He pick me up and bring me peace, comfort, and hope in the midst of our pain, but during that time it caused me to reexamine other areas of my life and refocus on what God would have me to work on, such as my own selfishness and pride. I still feel closer to God now than before the miscarriage and God is working in a lot of different areas of my life. As I have prayed for his will for our lives, and our future children’s lives, he has begun to open my heart to the idea of adoption, which I never before thought I would be open to. He is done this through His word and through some new good friends that we have made who have a passion for what God says about adoption and how we ourselves are adopted into God’s family. I am excited about the coming months/years to see what God will do in mine and Lisa’s life together, and I will continue to trust in His plan, because I know He loves me and only He knows what is best for me.”
Which leads me to our announcement…
WE ARE ADOPTING FROM RUSSIA!!
I cannot explain to you how excited we are and how 100% certain we are that God is leading us down this path. It is so neat to see how He has changed our hearts and opened our minds to adopting and we are SO EXCITED about the future!! More details including how we came to this decision to come…but for now I will leave you with this little teaser. :)
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” -James 1:27 NIV
Congrats! What exciting news! I can't wait to hear your story and how God has been working in your life to get you to this point!
ReplyDeletewow, that is so cool!! i am looking forward to seeing what a joyful journey it will be for you!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!!! i am so excited and overjoyed at this announcement! I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! I am so happy for the two of you!! Praise be to the Lord for His divine workings!
ReplyDeleteThats wonderful! I can't wait to hear all the details.
ReplyDeleteBarry's testimony is very touching. Thank you for sharing it.
Wow - such amazing news! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAaaaaand I'm crying with excitement and happiness!!!!! WOW! Congratulations!!!!!!! Can you tell that this excites me? I am so happy for y'all!
ReplyDeleteI am in tears of joy for u and ur husband. After infertility and loss, pursuing adoption has been one of the most healing and "sadness turning into rejoicing" experiences for us. I'm excited for you and thus next phase of ur journey as God shows you more of Himself and His tight grip around you both. Yay adoption!
ReplyDeleteYay!!!!! I am so excited to see this announcement. I couldn't agree with Surely's comment more - I have also seen my sadness turn into rejoicing. And Barry's testimony is wonderful! I am praying for you both!
ReplyDeleteYaaaaaaaY!!!!! Wow, that's awesome. I'm so excited for ya'll and cannot wait to hear all the details. Praising God with ya'll!
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting!!!!! We got our first placement from the foster system last week and it has been world changing- I'm so happy to hear you all are "joining the ranks" it's an amazing feeling to be able to parent kiddos through adoption!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! That is awesome!!!!!!! As the mother to two children who are adopted (one domestically, one through embryo adoption), it is an honor when God leads you on this path.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful news!!!!!! Can't wait to hear all of the details!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! I'm very happy for y'all and can't wait to follow your journey!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is awsome news!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I'm SO excited for you guys, and I can't wait to hear (or read) all about it! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for both of you and can't wait to follow your adoption journey! It occurred to me today that God also placed you in your current job for a reason. I remember back when you started you were not sure about it because you really wanted to be working with children and not all these adults. It's amazing that I did not know of your struggles then but God has had this plan in place for you for a reason. Can't wait to follow your adoption journey. It's going to be amazing!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful Lisa!! I'm so thrilled for you and Barry. You are going to be great parents and I will pray with you that God continues to provide favor with all the details!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! Can't wait to follow your journey down this path!
ReplyDeletethat's amazing, lisa!! can't wait to hear more details:) i will be praying for continued peace and open doors as you pursue this adoption!
ReplyDeleteI can't stop thinking about how happy and excited I am for you!!! :)
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