We received a call from our agency today. Sadly, the little girl that we had requested to be matched with, has been placed with another family. We are all heartbroken and disappointed. Knowing that several families had requested to be matched with her, I prayed that best family for her would be chosen. The family that would be the perfect family to meet her particular needs. I thought that was us! I had such a special feeling for her and I thought she was ours! I have prayed for her and I look at her precious face every day.
I know there is a special little one waiting out there for us, but today, I can't really picture it.
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
As someone who has waited for several years for our daughter, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. Hopefully this little girl is where she needs to be. I know at this time it must be hard to believe that there is a child out there for you. I pray that your wait won't be long and you will find a child that will be perfect for your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to learn of this. Our other friends who are in the process of domestic adoption have been through this several times and to several different degrees - I learned quickly that their feelings were closely related to those I had when we had our miscarriages. Such internal hurt...such complete helplessness...so many questions. I am praying for you all. I questioned so many times why we had to go through all that...but as always, I learned that God's plan was much better than what I had even imagined for myself. However, in the midst of it all when that frustration was fresh, those promises brought VERY little comfort. (Hindsight is so much clearer!) We love you all and will continue to pray for the perfect child God has chosen for you!
ReplyDeleteAnd we continue to hope and to pray.....
ReplyDeletePslams 62:5 Find rest in God alone; my hope comes from him.
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
oh I'm so sorry, the whole thing is so difficult, even when You try not to let yourself hope there's just no way to control it.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you weren't the family God had planned for that little girl. But know your child is out there and He does know who it is and where they are. Hugs to you~
ReplyDeleteI think everyone has already stated my thoughts. Just want to say I'm sorry and extend a hug your way! Keep the faith! Eventually it will all be worth all the struggle and pain.
ReplyDeleteHugs Annie! I know you are hurting right now. This process is just so hard and the waiting to hear back on a child your heart has grown to love, hurts so deeply. Praying and thinking of you and your whole family!
ReplyDeleteI just saw your post on the yahoo group...I am so sad for you and your family, yet know that God has something even better...in the form of another special child...for you and your family! Yet the sense of loss is profound and real. Don't give up hope! God will continue to guide and direct you to the perfect child for your family! I am praying for you!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about this, but I definitely know there is a special child waiting just for your family!! Prayers for you!
ReplyDeleteAnnie,I empathize with you and your family. You are in my thoughts and that you find peace through this ..... it is quite the journey...."be still and know"
ReplyDeleteAnnie- I am sorry that things did not work out for your family and this little girl. I could feel your sadness in your writing and my heart goes out to you. It is a heartbreak. Your baby girl is out there and she will find her way to you. Sending hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. I wish I had something to say that would bring you comfort...just know that I am praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteAh you guys, I am so sorry to hear this. I know how badly you all wanted her to be your forever family member. I know your faith will get you through these hard times, and when you're ready, will get your ready for the one God wants you to be with. Hugs.
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Hi, Annie! I've been checking back daily since this post and thinking about you guys! Hope you are doing well...be encouraged! This adoption journey is not for the faint of heart, and makes absolutely no rhyme or reason, but when you are called, God is faithful to bring you through...in HIS time, as I am learning, too! Take care!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Annie. God does close doors to open others!! The most perfect little girl will be matched with you family maybe Taiwan, China, or domestic?? Only God knows and you will soon too. Hang in there. I understand after waiting almost 4 years for Ava and now hitting the year mark with Gemma. It is always in his timing.
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