Hello everyone,
I wanted to give you all an update of what is going on with our adoption. We are in what I am going to call the "gathering" stage. We are still gathering all of the information about logistics and financing that we need before we actually put down our deposit to begin.
I have been looking into grants and fundraiser ideas. There are so many financing options out there for adoption but when it comes to embryo adoption it gets kind of sticky since it is a big debate in our country today regarding the beginning of life.
It is easy to get sucked into all the things that make this more difficult then adopting a live child but I pray God protects us from this as I know Satan is trying to attack us every day. We believe the Lord has a plan for each human life, even the ones that are frozen in the embryo stage and I pray one day God will use our family as a testimony to this. Please pray for us as we continue to fight this battle. We love you all and thank you for your love and support.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Embryo Adoption
It has been a year since we found out about Ryan's sterility. A year full of heartache, loss, frustration, and confusion as we have searched for God's Will for our family. But as always God's love endures forever and through even the most painful things. Ryan and I finally feel that God has given us a clear direction.
We have decided on pursuing embryo adoption. Due to the huge influx of people using IVF and other fertility procedures there are estimated 500,000 frozen humans in the US today. Our hearts are broken for each human baby who sits waiting for a chance at life. We know that the Lord Jesus created and cares for each one of them. We want to do our part in giving these lives a chance to be born and to fullfill their purpose for existance, to glorifiy the Lord. God has giving us both the same peaceful feeling to move forward.
Basically we will choose a set of embryos, then have them implanted into me. Yes, this means my previously given up dream of carrying a child may be a reality. There is no grantee that I will conceive, of course. That part is scary as we have already been through so much emotionally. Since conception is not guaranteed this also leads to the risk of financial loss. This is scary also as we are depending on God to provide financially for this process. We are filled with excited and anxious feelings as we take a step of faith and give our fears over to God.
We have no idea about the time frame at this point but promise to keep everyone up to date. Your prayers are coveted regarding the emotional, medical and financial aspects.
Thanks to everyone who has been praying for us over the last year.
We have decided on pursuing embryo adoption. Due to the huge influx of people using IVF and other fertility procedures there are estimated 500,000 frozen humans in the US today. Our hearts are broken for each human baby who sits waiting for a chance at life. We know that the Lord Jesus created and cares for each one of them. We want to do our part in giving these lives a chance to be born and to fullfill their purpose for existance, to glorifiy the Lord. God has giving us both the same peaceful feeling to move forward.
Basically we will choose a set of embryos, then have them implanted into me. Yes, this means my previously given up dream of carrying a child may be a reality. There is no grantee that I will conceive, of course. That part is scary as we have already been through so much emotionally. Since conception is not guaranteed this also leads to the risk of financial loss. This is scary also as we are depending on God to provide financially for this process. We are filled with excited and anxious feelings as we take a step of faith and give our fears over to God.
We have no idea about the time frame at this point but promise to keep everyone up to date. Your prayers are coveted regarding the emotional, medical and financial aspects.
Thanks to everyone who has been praying for us over the last year.
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