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Discouragement turned to encouragement

On the journey of adoption you know that there will be ups and downs, but you never know when they will pop up. About a week ago, I was thinking about and wondering how we would be able to raise all the money. So in the moment I prayed and told God about the discouragement I was feeling. In that moment I knew that it would be alright and we just need to continue to be faithful to the path that God has called us to. Then that afternoon, no joke I came home and checked the mail and there was a donation check randomly sent to us for our adoption. It was awesome to see God instantly work right after I had decided not to give into discouragement and know this is the path even though not sure of all the twists and turns. I hope whoever reads this will be encouraged in whatever journey they find themselves and know that when you are faithful to the plan God has for you then you will be encouraged!

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  1. thechalosadoptionjourneyJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I can only say based on experience - that God is just so big. It is so easy to give into the worry - the panic that you won't be able to do what you need to- but isn't it neat how he sends little or GREAT BIG miracles just in time? Love you guys and have TOTAL confidence that this WILL happen! Hope we get to see you soon!

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  2. KatJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Yayy. God is so powerful.

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