Siblings, why siblings??? When we tell people that we might be bringing two children home from Ethiopia they seem very surprised.
When Mike and I started praying/talking about adoption, right away Mike felt like we needed to bring siblings home. I was not as sure as he was. The thought of doubling the number of children we have kinda freaked me out. Right now we have two children ages 5 and 1.5. They keep us pretty busy! We started off thinking, we would for sure adopt siblings...... then fear set in and we had our home study written for one infant. We sent our home study to the agency and started waiting. Our hearts were so heavy for siblings/older children. I looked at my children one day and thought "if they were in Ethiopia and up for adoption, what would happen to them? Would they get separated? Or would they be harder to place because there's two of them?" It broke my heart. Adopting siblings was on our hearts, we thought about it a lot. Is this what God wants us to do? We decided to have an addendum done to our home study and change it to a sibling group or a single infant. We are really trusting in God and want to be open to what He wants for our family. We continue to pray GODS WILL BE DONE. We are very excited to see what God has planned for our family!!
We are sure at an exciting time right now. Being number 2 on the sibling list means we could get a call anytime or it could take 5-6 months.
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22 comments:
I am filled with goose bumps right now because you just described our EXACT feelings when we began our home study except I wanted siblings and my husband was nervous. We had our first home study meeting and specified a little girl. Well...the rest you know. I gazed into the eyes of THREE treasures and I was hooked. We contacted our social worker and changed our home study! Siblings rule! Yeah...Siblings!!
I think it's a sign!
Megan
Michelle,
I cannot wait to see who God has in store for your family. If you ever feel like emailing again, feel free!! Siblings are a blessing.......I have a book I would like to tell you about if you want to email me I can explain more.
Take Care,
Tanya Henn
PS thanks for all your encouraging comments on our blog.
Thanks for your comment and now I have seen your fun blog. How exciting about siblings! God knows already who belongs in your family. As for the lifebook, start now and you'll use your time wisely. There is a book called Lifebooks creating a treasure for the adopted child - by Beth O'Malley. It really helps walk you through it. Both of our adopted kids LOVE!!!!! their lifebooks and Elijah's is not done yet. It's especially helpful when adopting a baby as they will have no memories of their early life.
Sharon
It is going to be so exciting to see what God has in store for you and your family!!
My blogover is just a template. There is a great website at the bottom of the right column on my blog with very easy to follow instructions.
No news yet. Just waiting for my home study to come back from review in Portland. It has been there since last Monday, so I should hear that it is done sometime this week.
Amy
Michelle, "Just andd another two chikcens to the pot!" thats what my mother in law says when we think about having more kids (well adopting :) I am sure its not that easy but I think the anology is suppose to represent your doing it anyway just go all the way :). Easier said I know, I will be praying that the Lord guide you both I know He will because you are willing! Cant wait to see how you move up the number list!
It's crazy to think how God places His desires on our hearts. He leads us just to were he wants us so His will can be done. It sure looks like you are going to get siblings. That is so exciting!! I will be anxious to see what God has in store for you and your family.
Emily
How fun! I asked our social worker to put that in our home study, too and my hubband just looked at me funny. Originally it was his idea to have all our kids at once...then he got nervous. It's still in there, though!
I am so excited to see where the Lord will lead!!
I think it is really exciting. Brian and I had that conversation and he was pretty scared of my suggestion... I am still working on him. I have 6 days before our home visit :)
That is so exciting. I think it is awesome to see you follow Gods leading in your life. He already knows who is going to join your family... I can't wait to see.
I'm proud of you for listening to God's calling. His will is perfect and He knows exactly who is supposed to be a part of your family. It's exciting to see Him do His good works through His people. Praying for you and your kid(s) :)!
Kristin
Michelle,
I thought you were crazy when you said "siblings", but then when I read that you already have two children....I KNEW you were crazy. I'm happy to be waiting with you, but I know you'll get the call sooner than you think. God is soooo good.
Sharon
UPDATE! Michelle--that's funny that you misspelled your name. I think I just misspelled misspell--maybe. Anyway. We are now number 13 on the girl's list. Although I received some encouraging remarks on my agci yahoo group post. Are you number one yet? I can't wait to say, "You're number one! You're number one!"
Sharon
I know...can you believe it? We are beyond thrilled and it was so unexpected, which I think is great :). Praying for you and the waiting. Talk soon...
Kristin
Quick question about the wait list that I can't wait to be on - do you get notified each time you move up a number on this list? If so, have you moved up at all?!?
Thanks for the quick answer!! So what you are really saying is once we are on the wait list we have to really become blog stalkers? :)
Hi Michelle,
We just got back from vacation so I haven't been able to blog. Yes, we are waiting for our FDL and everyday, I pop over to the mailbox just hoping and hoping. I called recently to get an update and the person that I spoke with uhhh..was not helpful at all for a variety of reasons. So not super encouraging, but I'm sure it will happen when it's supposed to! I'm enjoying following your journey and anxiously await a referral for you! Jana
Waiting and following your journey.... hope to hear news soon!!!!! Maybe you guys were in the group of 11 referrals that went out last week?!?!?!?!? (once you're home... you still get the update emails from Martha!!!)
Hi Michelle- My email is suzi_little @ hotmail.com
Hi Michelle!
We got our FDL today!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah! I am now going to sing the praises of the Los Angeles CIS office. Of course Rob emailed the FDL and Christy, Julie and Martha are out of the office today. Nuts. I'll update our blog when we have the special number! Jana
Hey, any new numbers for you. Are you #1 on siblings now? With all these referrals you need to be closer.
Hi Michelle,
#10, yeahhhhhh! What number are you? I'm gathering you are a few ahead of us. Wouldn't it be fun if we got to travel together? Thanks so much for checking in. I thought of you after we got the letter and was anxious to tell you. Please feel free to email me at fraserfam@charter.net.
We are #23 on the overall list.
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