Adoption Change

We have adoption news, but unfortunately, it is the sad kind.

In early July, Ethiopia let our agency know that the girl we were in the process to adopt needed to be adopted with her 2 older sisters (who had not been placed for adoption). This situation is happening to other families this summer as Ethiopia has decided to require agencies to seek out siblings not placed by birth families for adoption in an effort to allow kids to grow up together.

This decision has been on our hearts as we have made our move to Oregon this summer. These are beautiful girls, and I wish we could announce that we would be adopting all 3. But Chris and I, in consultation with friends, family, our Heavenly Father, and our agency, have come to the conclusion that these girls are meant for another family. We are sad, but feel peace with the decision that is right for all of us.

At this point we have decided to join the waiting list for a referral of a child younger than M.C. That feels like the best fit for our family. We pray for the girls that they find an amazing family in God's timing. We know He hasn't forgotten our hearts either. We wait in anticipation to see what He has cookin' up for us...