It's All about Trust
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
I remember 17 years ago when I began exploring adoption. I had no experience, knew nothing about the adoption process and had never been a mother. What I did have was a longing to be a mom and to parent my own little child. Many reasons led me to look into international adoption and within 6 months I was traveling to
Questions arose again and again. How would I do this? How would I do that? I remember this very large Russian doctor looking down at me and asking, “How are you going to parent this strong child?”
I could feel my heart pounding as I responded. Stretching my full height I looked up into her steel grey eyes.
“I will do fine.” Yes, I remember that glare and the questions in her eyes. I glanced down at the tender little baby in my arms. Strong? Hmm, what did that mean, I wondered. But I knew deep within that I would be given all that I needed to parent her. I trusted in the One Who had guided me to that point.
Today my delightful daughter is a bubbly 16 year old. She continues to delight all who know her. Strong? Well, yes she is passionate. Those she loves she loves fiercely. Her loyalty is unusual. Her inner strength remarkable.
Each step of the way I have trusted that God would direct me and teach me. And He has. Those who parent do not need to know everything but knowing that One Who does makes all the difference. He continues to weave His Plan of love in the lives of our children. Yes, we can always trust Him.
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