The title of this entry is spot on for how I have been feeling about our adoption process. For a quick update, we are still waiting to be chosen by a birth mother in Taiwan. As we approach the projected "up to 6 months" referral time (end of February), I am feeling simultaneously encouraged and discouraged.
I feel discouraged in some ways because:
1. There are some legislative changes occurring in Taiwan that may affect our process. The impact will become more clear as the year goes on.
2. Our file is not as "desirable" because we have a child in the home and we are not infertile. We were aware that these could be "small strikes" against us as far as being chosen, but they have come up in conversation a few times with our agency making me wonder if they are "larger strikes". However, we have some good things going for us too! :)
3. My own weakness. This is the largest reason by far for the discouragement. I want to see the future and know that it is going to work out. However, this whole process is about having faith that the timing will be perfect.
I feel encouraged because:
1. God has placed so many wonderful and encouraging people in our lives. On my first day back at work, several of my coworkers stopped by to ask me how the process was going.
2. The longer we wait, the closer we are to a referral.
3. God is using this process to strengthen our relationship with Him.
Please continue to pray for our process. Specifically that we not grow impatient and discouraged and most of all for our child and his or her birth family.
Thank you!!!
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