I want to share about why we have chosen adoption to start our family. As a very young child, I remember planning my family with adoption. I always imagined having many children and having children of different races. God blessed me with having relationships as a child with several adopted friends. My next door neighbor was an adopted boy. Later, my best friend, Melissa, from church was also adopted. My favorite movie (just ask my brother how many times I watched it!!!) was Anne of Green Gables. And once I was a little older, we had a couple at our church that had two adopted children and I remember knowing I wanted to adopt one day. So for me, I always knew I would adopt. However, I didn't know it would be because of infertility though. I don't even like to say that word, because I know God can bless us with a biological child if He chooses to. But, we have realized that at this time, God is calling us to grow our family through adoption. After 5 years of unsuccessfully trying to get pregnant, and the tears, prayers and frustration, I feel we have an answer and direction to move in. In my own understanding, I don't know how we will do all of this but in Christ, I have peace because I am trusting in the LORD! and we know it will all be worth it when we bring home our baby! Please keep us in your prayers as we move forward in this journey. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Proverbs 3:5