Our adoption journey has taken a staggering change in direction. We have had to make the very difficult and painful decision that our family just can not meet the needs of little man, therefore he is no longer in our home. This may come as a complete shock to you and in many ways our family is still dealing with the shock. First off let me say that there has not been any “one incident” or issue that has caused this decision. It has been a myriad of things over many months that have caused us to realize we just can not give the time, energy, and attention to meet his needs without sacrificing the needs of the rest of the family. Little man is an incredible kid and we love him dearly. It is still hard to reconcile how we could feel so certain of God’s calling to move in the direction of adoption, then feel so certain He has other plans. My verse for little man has been Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you….plans to prosper, not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future.” Early on in this journey I had put a picture of his first visit to our home on the refrigerator and realized that the magnet I had used had this verse on it. Here that picture is….
Although I thought God’s plans were for him to be a part of our family forever, I am learning to trust in God’s promise to him. God knows the plans He has for little man. I obviously don’t…and may never! But I must trust in the one who loves him more than I ever could. God is in control and He knows what little man needs!
As time moves forward I hope to use this blog to share in our experience of fostering this young man. God has and will continue to use this journey to shape all our lives. I am confident of that.
God has everything under control! This is our hope! We'll keeping praying for y'all.
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Fred, Keyla & Lucas Sena