When we decided to adopt we began to research different countries. We knew we wanted to adopt internationally for various reasons (that is a whole other post) but we weren't sure from where. We had friends who recently brought their son home from Korea and they also had two daughters from Vietnam. After looking into the Korea program we decided it was the one for us. Korea is a thriving nation with medical advances that rival ours. The children are placed in foster homes rather than living in orphanages. We could chose the gender of our child. We would have the child's visa before travel rather than risk the chance of getting there and having the visa denied (this happened to our friends in Vietnam). In a nutshell, it was safe. The only thing about it that was out of our comfort zone was the cost, but that is the case no matter where we adopt. So, we started the paper work and waited. As most of you know, we went to committee twice and we were turned down, twice. We understood and were, by no means, bitter because of it. We know our daughter is out there. What we didn't know at the time is that we may be looking in the wrong place!
I am still amazed at how the Lord has changed our hearts since we began this whole process. My husband and I were so sure we know exactly what we wanted. Ah, but it isn't about what we want, it is about the plans HE has for us! We plan, God laughs, right?
So, here is another clue as to where the Lord is leading us. Any ideas?
China!!!!
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