Isaiah 55:8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD.
Someone once said that if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. We have come to realize that our plans, for the way we wanted things to be just might not be what God has planned for us. And as Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, His plans are to prosper and not to harm, to give a hope and a future.
One thing that Meagan and I both said before we even got married is that at some point we wanted to adopt. In the past year we have had little hints, and reminders that have brought that thought back up to us. So in November of this past year we began the process.
We are only at the beginning stages of this journey. We have an orientation to go to, home study to be conducted and money to raise. We wanted to let you know now, because we ask for your prayers. Prayers that we are doing what God wants of us; prayers that financial and physical resources will be found; and prayers for the birthmother and child we hope to be connected with.
We also want you to pray for all those who are, like we were, being led to consider adopting. We want to use this blog not only to tell our story, our journey, but also to encourage those who will be embarking on this same journey soon. If you are considering adoption, ask questions, talk to us. We will try to post resources, stories and encouragement we receive along the way. If you have adopted, then feel free to offer your own stories, of joys, struggles, and experiences you have encountered on your own journey.
Finally, we want to encourage you to pray for all those children who are currently or will be put up for adoption for whatever reason, wherever in the world they are.
So that's about it. You'll hopefully be hearing from us on a regular basis. You'll hear about our trip for orientation with stories and photos; you will hear more about a live piano CD that Russell is recording this summer to help raise money and awareness for adoption; and you will hear about where we are and what else is going on.
We hope you will join us and pray for us as we begin this amazing journey.
Thank you and God Bless
Russell and Meagan Martin
So excited to hear this news!! I am sure you know Morgan and Jeff have adopted a son. I have gone through the process with them and it was not an easy one but oh so worth it. Lucas is the light in ours lives right now. I thought my kids were special but when God chooses a baby for you and you have no control wow!!! Hang in there and know that it will be a blessing beyond comprehension. I will be praying for you!! Pam Waters
ReplyDeleteTrying to type through years... I'm so excited for both of you! A couple in our church gave their testimony yesterday about the adoption of their baby boy... about how long they had waited... how they thought it was never going to happen... and then they accidentally stumbled across Loving Alternatives, an adoption facilitator, at Green Acres Baptist Church here in Tyler, and what an awesome experience it was... God's timing is perfect so you may have to wait a while, but just remember that you're waiting on that perfect child that He has chosen for you... love you both and will pray for you along your exciting journey... Tamara
ReplyDeleteso proud of you guys. I can't wait to meet my new niece/nephew.
ReplyDeleteI think I can just say ditto and then cut and paste chefkeifus statement.... love you both and cannot wait to see what little joy God brings to your family.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had that discussion - as Mary and I did before we were married. Ours were physically different from us so people knew immediately that they were adopted. But to us those physical difference disappeared. They were just 'our kids'. Look forward to meeting your kid(s).
ReplyDeleteLife is a highway - I want to ride it all night long - this is the Cars Soundtrack version. You know, Rascal Flatts, not that other goofy white guy.
ReplyDeleteWe are proud of your decision to adopt a child who needs you. We're ready to get our box of "Grumpy"s" and "Honey's? / Gramsee's? ???"
ReplyDeletetoys and books together for visits at our house.
It will have to include a copy of Richard Scary's The Fishing Cat! I can still recite it after 32 plus years. Meagan, get your dad to tell you the name of your favorite childhood book/poem so we can be sure to get it to share as well! Let me know when you are ready to decorate the nursery, Have sewing machine...will travel.