I had already ran into two woman whom had adopted and they had told me not to wait any longer. The process is long and can take a while. So When I went to Abilene on that hot summer day I felt like I wasn't just going for a ride with mom to pick up Lisa Beth.
After having an eventful lunch and watching a man throw his coke on his lady friend. Which I was so sad, but she ran out as fast that I couldn't even try to catch her. We went to the Abilene Christian Homes office. I just wanted to pick up a packet or see if they could give me any information. To my surprise, the Lord again, made every thing happen. The woman at the front desk, who was a delight asked if I had time to speak to a case worker. Of course I did! I went out got mom and LB and told them I had to meet with someone.
I met with the most terrific intake social worker, Angie. We spoke and she answered all my questions and told me about the upcoming orientation. I couldn't believe it! She was talking to me, instead of saying all of our forms are online. As many agencies do now days! Well they do have on line forms, but the personal help and support was more than I ever expected.
All I could think is the scripture Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
It was TRULY the BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT EVER and continues to keep giving!!
After having an eventful lunch and watching a man throw his coke on his lady friend. Which I was so sad, but she ran out as fast that I couldn't even try to catch her. We went to the Abilene Christian Homes office. I just wanted to pick up a packet or see if they could give me any information. To my surprise, the Lord again, made every thing happen. The woman at the front desk, who was a delight asked if I had time to speak to a case worker. Of course I did! I went out got mom and LB and told them I had to meet with someone.
I met with the most terrific intake social worker, Angie. We spoke and she answered all my questions and told me about the upcoming orientation. I couldn't believe it! She was talking to me, instead of saying all of our forms are online. As many agencies do now days! Well they do have on line forms, but the personal help and support was more than I ever expected.
All I could think is the scripture Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
It was TRULY the BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT EVER and continues to keep giving!!
Just as your scripture posted says, God does have plan for you and Derek. It is not in our time (which can be hard as we sometimes want it on our time frame) but His time. I remember your excitement about this. I have never minded the drive to Abilene since then. Great things can happen when you least expect them. Love ya, Renee
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