Quick Decision

September 21, 2006
I received a call from Angela today, saying that they had a crazy surprise at the office this morning. They had received a call from another agency, saying they needed Bethany to send over some family profiles for a birthmom... who needed to place her baby tomorrow! So, Angela filled us in on the details surrounding this 8-month-old baby boy. She needed to know our decision ASAP, so they could send the profile books over today.

I called Calvin at work to discuss it with him, and we both decided to pray about it for the next couple hours before calling Angela back. We ended up feeling like we wouldn't be the best parents for this situation, and let Angela know that God was not leading us to move forward. We were relieved to know, however, that other families were willing to be shown, so we know this baby boy be in his home soon! Angela was encouraging, and agreed that she felt that we probably wouldn't take this situation. Please pray for this little boy during his time of transition, for his birthmom, and for the adoptive family.

She also let us know that the 5-months-pregnant birthmom we had heard about has been working on choosing an adoptive family. She has narrowed it down to a couple families, and we're not one of them. If you could, please remember her in your prayers as she makes this difficult decision, and goes through the next few months of pregnancy.

Angela said she hasn't heard anything further yet about the pregnant mom that is due next week, so please keep praying for her as well.