Questions

Hi Friends,

We know a lot of you have questions regarding the decision we made, and how we are going to proceed. Although we feel we can't go into great detail on the blog, please know that first and foremost we want to honor God in all we do, including our decision. We want what is best for this baby, his mom, and our family. After the baby was born, some medical issues (and other potential medical issues) came up that we did not feel comfortable or equipped to handle. Along with this knowledge came a clear sense, one that we believe to be from the Lord, that we were not to proceed.

Some of you may be wondering what we are planning to do with the funds we raised for this birthmother. We are still in the process of working through what is best to do, and no action will be taken until we are able to meet with our adoption agency and discuss how to move forward. If you have any specific questions about this or our decision, please feel free to ask.

Please do keep praying for us. Although we have peace knowing we made the right decision and are following God's leading, walking though this particular trial has been much more difficult than we could have imagined. We are planning to take a "time out" from the adoption process to regroup and pray about how to move forward. We feel quite emotionally drained and in need of rest and refreshment. We so appreciate your kind, encouraging words and your prayers.

~Stephen and Jill