The Waiting Room

"Please have a seat, ma'am, and someone will be right with you."

I really don't like those words. Most of the time it means I am waiting for the dentist, the eye doctor, the primary care doctor, or some government agency...none of which are fun areas to wait.

It is those moments of waiting that my mind begins to reel...
"What will they find when they look at my teeth today?"
"Will I have to get a shot?"
"Will my vision be worse this time?"
"What if I can't pay what I owe?"
"What if I don't get approved"

What, what, if, if- these words give me sweaty palms and a racing heart before I even make it back to the exam room! And then, I probably look pale, and have a HR of 200, and a BP that's in hypertensive crisis and I'll probably need to be sent to the hospital right away, and... the list could go on.

You get my point. Waiting is not fun. Waiting is hard.

And that's where we are right now in our adoption of Baby Woodley!

We passed our home inspection last Tuesday, September 29th, and are now waiting for our family assessment to be completed so that we can adopt in all 50 states! Currently, we are approved to adopt in PA while the family assessment is being written and could get a phone call at any time!

Exciting. Nerve-wracking. Awesome.

 Making all the outlets baby proof!

 Our Emergency numbers and fire escape plan up on the fridge and ready to go!

 

The must-have carbon monoxide detector!

 



Car seat properly installed!

 

The home inspection wasn't bad at all, and with a few things added, we passed with flying colors! Next, we are updating our profile to have it available to expectant moms by November 1st. Our profile will more than likely be seen many times before we  are chosen as an adoptive family. It is during this time of waiting that we will continue to fundraise for the last fees, fill-out paperwork for adoption grants, and pray fervently for our forever family!

 

Can't wait for Baby Woodley to join our family!

 

During this time of waiting I am choosing not to fear. I am choosing not to look ahead at the "what-if's." I am choosing to keep my eyes focused on Jesus. I am choosing to trust in a loving God who has proven Himself faithful over and over again. I am choosing to wait patiently for God's perfect timing!

 

"Please have a seat, ma'am, and someone will be right with you."