As a man, I cannot begin to explain the earth shattering, sobering feeling of finding out you're going to be a dad. Time itself almost seems to stop. It's like God himself is saying, take a minute and just be in this moment because this is one of those moments where nothing will ever be the same.
Your life changes from that second on. Where it was once just my wife and myself living a carefree life, we were thrust into a family. We didn't know what was missing from our lives but we were also completed once we met our little Ellie.
This story is not about us though. You see, for years we've watched as some of our friends who have had to wait for just such an experience. They sought after it fiercely. Some waiting and offered prayers and some had even rationalized that maybe being a parent wasn't in the cards. For these families, we waited and prayed for them.
Once again, this is not about us because, for a few of them, their patience was rewarded. And when they celebrated, we were able to be a part of the joy. However, there has been one family that has continued to wait.
That is what this is about. Our friends, our extended family from Queens has waited the longest it seems. There have been many times, I waited to get the phone call. To hear the excitement and to know that joy. God is faithful however. I know that the longer you are made to wait for something, the better it usually is. His love shows in the details and the timing.
As of now, they are looking to bring home a child. They are waiting for that person that makes them whole. And we want to celebrate with them when that day comes. We are asking that your pray for them, that their prayers are answered. We're also hoping that their links will be shared and that their cause gets promoted.
I'm hoping that their home will grow by "2 feet."
Here are their links:
sooandgageadopt.com
facebook.com/sooandgageadopt
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