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The Call to Adopt: Amy's Story



If you’re reading this, you’re aware that our family is in the beginning stages of adopting. We are so excited to share more about the journey God has us on and we hope that you’ll continue walking alongside us in prayer as we start the process of bringing another little one into our home.

 The following post is from September 26, 2017. Please keep in mind that our adoption journey has changed, and you should read our most recent posts to see where we are headed!

For the last several years I (Amy) have had a tiny flickering of a flame inside whispering,  “Adoption … adoption… “

 The flickering and whisper would flicker off and on. Some days, the desire to adopt would burn strongly inside of me. Other days, it would feel a little more far off and dim. Over the years, I’ve had many dreams, and I’ve learned to wait and give them each to our Heavenly Father instead of overthinking or planning. Aaron and I have learned that God’s plans are perfect and so is his timing!
Some of you may know that before we had our youngest, Dahlia, we had two difficult years filled with three consecutive miscarriages. We continued praying for another child and during this time, I thought perhaps it was God’s timing to adopt. But as we prayed and waited on God, I never felt the green light of peace that I have felt so many times before when I was certain of God calling me to “Go.”

 Finally after what seemed like forever, my 6th pregnancy brought us the joy of our lives, little Dahlia Elise in April of 2016.

 Fast forward a little bit to Fall, 2016. I began to notice that the small flicker of desire to adopt began to burn brighter and become more of a flame. After a few months it wasn’t dimming anymore, it was small and steady.

 Really, Amy? Adopt?

 It felt crazy because we had a six month old baby girl. I continued to pray and eventually shared what was on my heart with Aaron. We decided the best thing to do was to take time to ask God for wisdom, unity, and clarity.  During this time, our church went through a season of 30 days of prayer and fasting and we decided that we wanted to spend this month specifically pressing into God and asking Him to guide us in this decision.  At the end of the month Aaron felt convicted that he needed to be open handed with God regarding the size of our family, and he committed to keep seeking God’s guidance.. 

Over the coming months, the adoption flame would continue to flicker and grow in both of our hearts.

 It was a journey of prayer and listening that the Lord was taking us both on.

 In June, 2017 we decided to go to an informational meeting at Heaven Sent Children Adoption. Afterwards, we sat in Aaron's car and looked at each other. Without speaking any words, we both knew what was happening inside of our hearts.

 God was igniting the flame!

 We didn’t know how we would come up with the money or handle any of the logistics. We didn’t know what we would say to our family or loved ones. What we did know was that it was time to walk by faith and pursue adoption.  We knew that God was calling us into something much bigger than ourselves and that He would walk through this with us, yesterday, today and forever.

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