GOD POURS OUT HIS BLESSINGS

As I mentioned at the start of this Blog, our decision to adopt Joshua was not an easy one, but one we could NOT ignore. The Lord truly wants this little boy to be our son, and our little girl, Maelynn, though a lot easier in the choosing is also meant to be our daughter. Today, we feel the Lord has blessed us for acting upon his inspiration and remaining faithful to his will.

Today, Saturday, July 09, Phil brought in the mail and with an earnest look and stern tone told me to read the letter. At first, I was concerned something was wrong, but immediately became overwhelmed once I read the beautiful message. It was a letter sent to us by a loving couple in our church. They expressed how impressed they were that we are so willing and wanting to adopt such beautiful children with special needs in to our family, that they felt compelled to assist us with our endeavor. Inside the card was a folded check for a large amount of money to be used for the adoption. Phil broke in to tears and I just stared in amazement. The Lord used these two amazing, God-loving people as his servants to pour out his blessings upon us.

At first Phil felt like we couldn’t accept the money. However, we realized they found joy in giving us the money and that the Lord will truly bless them for their generous act. But, the day didn’t end there. That evening we took the kids to the park and afterward, went to a small restaurant for dinner. Upon leaving, our waitress informed us that a nice couple paid for our entire meal. Once again, we were overwhelmed. Phil has paid for people’s dinners on numerous occasions, but this was the first time we were recipients of such an act. What an amazing surprise. We may never see that couple again, but the joy they brought us will be a long-lasting memory.

The kindness of humanity showed bright today. All Phil and I keep thinking is that the Lord must be pleased with our decision and act of faith in bringing these two beautiful children in to our home and family. May the Lord pour his blessings upon these couples for their acts of generosity and incredible kindness.