Two really cool things happened this weekend!
1. Last night we had a LYA (or Lakeshore Young Adults) gathering. After the gathering, we sat around talking... Some of the other women asked me how our adoption was going. They were really truly interested. I think most people are. But, it was just cool to share with them because you could see the excitement in their eyes. One of the women was adopted from Colombia. She loves the fact that she was adopted and hopes to adopt someday as well. I was encouraged. I'm at a point right now where I need to hear the good stories. I need to know from people who have been through it - that adoption is a beautiful thing and that adoptees are not only whole, but also happy.
2. This morning was "Second Saturday Synergy" at LCC - this occurs monthly and this month was a focus on pastors. From Lakeshore, but also from surrounding churches. I didn't know what to expect and didn't really think about it because - well, I'm not the pastor. But then - Mike got up and started explaining how they were going to lay hands on the pastors and pray for them and their families... at that point, I was ready to bolt. Prayer-things are a struggle for me. They cross over into areas I haven't studied out (but should) and when I have to touch people and and other people start claiming promises (that God never promised me) I get really weirded out. Thankfully, God allowed me to be in a group that I was comfortable with. Everyone prayed for adoption and the process and patience and ... Then, Pastor Vince (our senior pastor) prayed for us as we form our family during the large group prayer time. It was really cool. I don't even know exactly why - I just know it was incredibly encouraging and gave me the push I needed.
We're still waiting to finish this next section of our homestudy. We have doctor appointments scheduled and clearances sent in and ... we still have to finish our autobiographies. (Something I've been avoiding.) So - not much forward progress at this time.
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