So many decisions. Prayers needed.

Last week we received a call from our agency about a waiting child.  They called to let us know that the agency had been assigned a new file from Colombia.  They wanted us to be aware of the file even though it did not fit the requests we had on our request form (remember that one I told you I had a LOT of trouble completing.)

Our request and the file could not be any more different.  This file was not siblings, just one child.  Not boys.  Instead, a precious little girl.  Not a mild, medically correctable special need.  But a life long, non-correctable, serious need.  And we are praying.  We discussed the possibility for a day before agreeing to view the file.  I did not want to hold this child up from being presented to another family if we were not willing to seriously consider the placement.

The file was fairly basic in nature. It talked about her history and how she entered the system in Colombia.  Her date of birth and age.  Brief medical history.  Region where she lives.  Current living arrangements.  And a picture.  And what a picture it is.  She is strikingly beautiful and sweet.  Our hearts melted a bit, I have to admit.  But if you know anything about us, you know we are realists.  Not dreamers.  So realism required us to contact a friend of ours who is a pediatrician here in town.  We discussed at length the potential implications of this condition both short and long term as well as financially.  We have requested additional medical information from Colombia.  There are no guarantees that we will get this information, but it never hurts to ask.

And now, we pray.  Please pray with us.  Pray for this precious child (who by the way is just 19 days younger than Reese!!)  We need the Lord's wisdom and guidance these next few days.  Love you all!!!


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