Deja Vu...

So on Monday we went to the Domestic Infant Adoption Orientation Meeting at BCS.  It is required of anyone considering pursuing infant adoption.  While it was very informative and further confirmed our decision to make the switch from International, it was a little deja vu.  Almost a year and a half ago we went to a very similar meeting for International Adoption.  Looking back on both experiences, there was much more trepidation and wonder about International than there was Monday at the domestic meeting.  As I sat there and listened to birth parents speak of their experiences, I couldn't help but feel excited at the possibility of giving love and providing a home for a baby in a similar circumstance.  I have been pregnant twice in the past, but this still felt as exciting as those two experiences.  

And tonight, we just finished submitting the Formal online application for domestic infant adoption.  I'm very happy that things are moving along.  We're just praying that there are some birthparents out there that God has prepared just for us and trusts us with their baby!  

Bittersweet...

Yesterday was Halloween. It was also the day I wrote the letter to the Intra Country Adoption Board notifying them that we are pulling out of the Philippines adoption process.  It was bittersweet.  We put a lot of emotional and sweat energy into the paperwork/process and so to move on and change is a little hard.  But it is sweet, because I still feel such a sense of peace.  I got to hold our neighbor baby last night who is 3 months old and it felt right! ;)  God has a reason and a purpose and His timing is perfect!
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To:  Inter Country Adoption Board of the Philippines

From:  David and Kim Hoekstra

Grand Rapids, MI  

October 31, 2012

To Whom It May Concern,

After prayerful consideration we have decided to withdraw from the Philippines adoption program.  We are very thankful of the opportunity to be considered for adoption from your country.  We will continue to keep the children of the Philippines in our prayers and hope for loving homes for all of the children in need.

Thank You and God Bless!

Sincerely,

David and Kimberly Hoekstra