We had to celebrate this happy day. For your brother was dead and has come back to life! He was lost, but now he is found!
Luke 15:32
Tomorrow our family embarks on the trip of a lifetime. As many of you know, we are traveling to finally meet my husband's, Scott's, biological family. Scott was adopted as a newborn baby. His adoption was closed which meant he had no access to any identifying information about his birth family. Even though he grew up with the most wonderful parents anyone could ask for, he still wanted to know if he had other family out there. After years of wondering about his biological family, whether he had brothers and sisters, and if anyone was looking for him, he is finally getting to meet the family he always knew was out there.
His Father's wife along with one of his half sisters never gave up looking for him. They didn't know if the child they were searching for was a boy or girl. They didn't even know if the biological mother gave birth or if, according to her last words, had an abortion. As Scott's sister put it, because of the possibility the child had been aborted, they wondered if they were chasing a ghost. But they never gave up. His sister was certain of his existence AND that this unknown child was a boy. Only God could have revealed this to her. Only God could have orchestrated the events which lead them to discover each other. Forty three years of searching and wondering about this missing child is now at an end. We are looking forward for a wonderful beginning with his newfound family, a family he knew in his heart were searching for him, a family he has always reserved room in his heart for.
Sadly, his birth father passed away in 2005 so he won't be able to meet him and get to know him. However, Scott hopes to learn as much about him as possible. Emotions are a little high in our home as I am sure they are with his new found family. We are excited and look forward to this trip of a lifetime with great anticipation. On the eve of our departure, Scott is still in disbelief. He never thought this would happen in a million years.
Please pray for his biological and his adoptive family. Please pray for Scott and for us. Though this is a good thing, it is still very emotional for all.
God bless you and yours this week. I may not be able to blog this week but I'll try to post pictures when I can.
In His Love, Cathy
5 comments:
This really hits home with our family too, so you guys will most certainly be in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you so much! We love ya'll. Ya'll don't know how much your prayers mean to us. We really appreciate Louis giving us a ride to the airport:-)
Hug the kids for me. I'll be seeing ya'll when we get back.
Y'all have been in my heart all day long! It's taking everything I have to NOT call you and find out how it's going so far. :)
Just let Scott know that we're praying for a wonderful trip and that everyone will have peace within them about the past.
Like he always says, "It's all good." :)
Love you!
Crystal
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers for us. It's been a busy day trying to get all of the last minute things done and packed up.
Scott is very excited. It is really unbelievable. Ya'll take care and hug those babies when they get home for me!
Love ya'll so much, friend! Text me:-)
Cathy,
Thank you for sharing this blog with us. What anticipation you all must be feeling. May God bless you on your journey and keep you safe.
Terri
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