Yesterday I got a call at work from our foster care licensor, Betzy. She let me know that our licensing was finished and had been sitting on someone's desk at the state because they were behind. But--we are licensed and can start receiving placements!
It is a bit surreal since we have been waiting for this for some time. However, it's in His time and not ours. This morning I was thinking that this week is a perfect week to get this good news. The third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday. We light the pink candle--a symbol of rejoicing in joyful hope for the Savior. Because of all that was going on Sunday night and this week (funeral and finals), we were not able to light our third candle until last night, when we got the good news. I think it was kind of meant to be that way. :)
Maybe we'll have a kiddo or kiddos with us for Christmas, and maybe not. But we do have hope and joy which we'll share with the little hearts who stay with us. There is always room at our little inn.
Thank you all for your prayers and support for us. Your friendship and help mean the world.
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice; let your forbearance be known to all, for the Lord is near at hand; have no anxiety about anything, but in all things, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God.
3 comments:
How sweet!
John and Jenny - we certainly know how long and arduous the process of becoming licensed foster care parents is...congratulations and may your home be filled with the pitter patter of lots of tiny feet!
Congratulations! We're very happy for you; what beautiful timing.
If it had to take this long, at least it all came together during Gaudete week, and not, say, Groundhog Day. ;) We hope your home has little people in it soon. God bless.
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