You Know You're in the Middle of God's Will When...

... one of your closest girlfriends pulls you aside to tell you she's pregnant with yet another child & you are whole-heartedly, 100% excited for her!  This is not a feeling I've felt in a LONG, LONG time.  Don't get me wrong; I've been excited for all of my friends & family that have told me they were expecting.  But if any of you readers have felt that feeling of reluctant excitement for that lucky person that just happens to not be you...again...you'll know what I'm talking about when I tell you I'd put on my happy face while my friend is telling me their news, then go find a quiet, secluded area to go cry my eyes out.  But today, the scene was different.  My friend told me her news, & I was able to walk away from the conversation HAPPY!  What a twist!  Unless you've been there, I can't really explain any better the relief I'm feeling right now.

No updated info to fill you in on the hopeful adoption yet.  From the last conversation I had with the friend of the pregnant woman, the 2 ladies were scheduled to see each other this coming weekend (May 11-12).  She said she'd talk with her about us then fill us in on all of the details regarding the pregnancy & the birth mother's wishes for the process.  I'll fill you in as soon as I hear anything.  Keep the prayers flowing.  We're definitely feeling them all. :)

I got to catch up with my friend from church that is in the process of waiting to be matched with their 3rd adopted child.  She & her husband's 2 boys were both gifted to them thru open adoptions.  She has helped me SO MUCH to accept & embrace the miracle of open adoption.  I love the long conversations & all the little 'catch-ups' as well.  Each time I talk to her, it only reinforces to me what a blessing & God-send it is to have an experienced 'adoption buddy' to walk with you thru the process.  Thank you, thank you, thank you, Gina, for being the open ear, heart & mouth that I need at such a time as this. :)