Informational Meeting

February 2, 2013

Luke and I went to an informational meeting on January 19th at Bethany Christian Services. Going into this meeting we didn’t have any expectations, we heard a lot of good things about this adoption agency, but wanted to give all the agencies we were looking at a fair chance. However, after our meeting with Bethany, I was trying to hold back my excitement for this adoption agency. I thought it was great and exactly what we are looking for! The most important thing to both of us is that they put Christ first in their agency and they really made that know, which is very important to us. We were very impressed with their presentation with their Domestic Infant Program; they sound like they have all their ducks in a row! I loved that! Going through the adoption process is a HUGE deal and very important to us! We wanted to make sure we went with an agency that we could trust and that was very experienced.

 Before jumping into this agency, we did look at some other agencies that were closer to where we live, but nothing compared to this one.  I truly feel like this is exactly what Luke and I need to grow through this journey spiritually, physically, and mentally. One downfall is it’s the most expensive we  looked at; we have noticed the larger and well know agencies are higher in cost, compared to the smaller, local agencies. At this point that was the only thing that seemed like would be a challenge, coming up with the money. However, if we did go with Bethany I was completely confident that this agency would prepare us to be the most well equipped adoptive parents by going through adoption meetings and going through  counseling with our adoption specialist. This process was NOT going to be easy by any means and completely out of our comforts zones in every little aspect! But we are completely open to it and having God mold our hearts into His plan for our family. We know God gave us this desire to have a family and gave us this abundant love for children to train, and grow them into the knowledge of our Savior.  After A LOT of talking and praying with one another the past couple weeks, we felt at peace with our decision…. Luke and I decided we would put both of our feet in and start our adoption journey with Bethany!!! We are SOO excited to see what God has in store for our family as we put our COMPLETE TRUST in Him!! J

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”   Jeremiah 29:11-13