Risk

If you are going to really live your life, you are going to have to expect to take some risks. There are inherent risks involved in nearly every decision a person makes.

If you drive a car - there are risks
If you become pregnant - there are risks
If you buy a home - there are risks

In our case:
If you adopt internationally - there are risks
If you adopt domestically - there are risks

Nothing about this adoption process is easy. I never imagined that it would be so hard to get pregnant (and yes, I know that some people think that we are jumping the gun with this adoption because they think 16 months of trying isn't waiting long enough...I say, take it up with God because this is what He has called us to). God has a plan for our lives and it includes adoption. :)

Last week I said that Dan and I are considering domestic adoption. After numerous calls to Bethany and a lot of research and prayer, Dan and I have switched to domestic adoption. Will we one day adopt internationally? Yes. But the timing just isn't right. Once a person's eyes are opened to the orphan crisis, it is impossible to close them. I will always be an advocate of adoption (both international and domestic) because there are children out there who are in desperate need of homes.

Later this week I will talk about what domestic adoption entails, the difference in wait and cost, etc. Thank you for your prayers!

In the meantime, if you have the time and would like to read the amazing journey of another domestic adoption, check out Rebekah's site. It will touch your heart!