During a recent trip to the beach, I wanted to get a picture of my boys' feet in the sand. This would be the first time I had actually put the baby's feet in the sand because it was just too windy the last time we were at the beach. I was so excited to see how he would respond to the wet, gritty shifting substance under his feet. As I was taking the pictures, the poem Footprints in the Sand came to mind. It was then that I realized that that poem describes our journey with this little guy. Several of you have asked me to update the blog with news of where we are in the foster to adopt process. Taking this picture and thinking of that poem has given me the inspiration I needed to post this update.For a while it appeared that the baby's mom was not going to do the things she needed to do to be reunited with him. There have been several hearings and at the last hearing a relative came forward and wanted the baby. This crushed us. We thought we would lose him that very day. However, in order for that relative to take custody of the baby, they must complete a home study and be approved by the court. So, our concerns over this diminished.
We became comfortable with where we stood in this process. Until recently that is. For the past month or so, the baby's mom has been doing everything she is supposed to be doing. During the baby's visitations with her, I have been reminded by my God that I need to pray for her heart and her success. As much as it hurts to imagine losing him at this point, I have to be obedient and pray for her. If trying to get her baby back leads her to Jesus, then I need to be her biggest cheerleader. We love this little guy as if he is our own so if he is going to be going back to his mom, we want her to know Jesus and be the best mom possible, so please help us to pray for her to fall so in love with Jesus that she will be forever changed by His grace.
As for us and our pain...we are confident that we will look back one day and see only one set of footprints in the sand.
3 comments:
Oh Carrie, I had no idea. I am so sorry, and I admire your strength. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Love you guys.
praying for someone under those circumstances is what loving Jesus is all about (thank you Pastor Jim!). easy to say but the hardest thing to do....we know. we join you in praying for that precious baby, his mom and all of your family. Jesus sees your heart and knows what's best for all....
we love you guys
You have such a way with words! I love reading your blog. I will pray for your family and the babies mother. You know God is gonna do what is best and you have the heart of a saint!
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