Last Saturday our friends gave us a surprise baby shower. It was such a blessing to both of us. It was really great timing since I was feeling a little depressed about not having a baby. Also, Tripp and I both really struggle with significance. We go through times where we don't feel like we fit in with the people around us or that people don't like us. But, on Saturday the Barham's house was full of people there to celebrate with us. It was so amazing to see how many people were there to support us in our efforts to adopt a baby. I mean, how many baby showers do you go to where there is no guarantee of a baby in 9 months or less? We both really felt loved. I am just amazed that God cares so much for me that, even though I should know that I can trust Him with our future (with or without a baby) and that I should find my significance in Him only and not how many people like me, He still meets me where I am and gives me encouragement and hope when I need it the most.
Nothing but love for you both. You are so awesome and Chris and I totally admire you for putting your heart on the line for a special kid who just needs a loving home. We all do. I hope we never make you you feel like you don't fit in. We feel like that on occasion but then there is so much love around that it is hard to hold on to that feeling.
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