Changes

A new year and lots of changes for us...they haven't exactly happened yet, but they are up and coming. Adoption and recording a CD. How are those for two loaded changes?! About 3 years ago God started laying adoption on my heart, through scripture, conversations with others, people He's surrounded us with, His Holy Spirit, etc....He began imprinting adoption into my heart. The short version is: Adam and I are convinced this is what God has for us and that this is the time to start taking action. We are excited and nervous, and many other emotions as well. The kids are pumped- we went around the other day and talked about what we are most excited about and also something that we are worried about concerning adoption. Brooke was concerned that her brothers might hurt the baby by laying on him/her and being too rough (my thoughts too)! We are going to pursue domestic infant adoption. I am working towards recording a CD of original songs and poems to help raise funds for this process. Both of these things have been a desire of my heart for a long time, and now, is the time to act. When you wait a long time to act, it feels strange when you get the go ahead to act! I have to remind myself that: 1. It is okay to act now 2. This is a time of celebration, so celebrate 3. Keep plugging away on the details, but also "rest" in the Lord and His Sovereignty and provision. 4. There is a spiritual battle going on and I need to be faithful in prayer. Please pray for us as we step out in faith and embrace what God has laid before us. There are many unknowns, but we are so thankful for this opportunity. There are two verses that God keeps bringing to mind. The first is one that both God and my hubby have given me as I panic and get anxious about different elements "Be anxious in nothing but in everything through prayer and petition make your requests known...and the God of peace will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:6-7) and Ecc. 3:1 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven." What a year 2011 has proven to be already and January isn't even over yet. I feel like I am sharing a most precious treasure with you by posting this blog, because these two things are so dear to me. Thank you for "listening" to the echoes of my heart (P.S. The plan is to call the cd "Echoes").