God Stories

Often there are stories that cross my path that just fill me with hope. Stories that I know God 
has brought to me and woven into my heart.

The last few weeks I have been contacting businesses on Facebook asking for donations for a silent auction that we are going to hold. One lady told me about her best friend who has adopted from Ethiopia 3 different times and she shared with me her story.



"Her first adoption in 2006/07 went fairly well. She started the process for her son in early 

2010. Soon after that time the adoption process in Ethiopia went through a dramatic shift and 

all adoptions were put on hold for so long, she had to reapply even though she had already 

received her referral for him. She fought - and I mean fought to the point of hiring a full time 

lawyer they sent to live in Ethiopia for months - to get him. Lots of corruption. Lots of sorrow 

and heartache. Lots of patience and faith. While in the process, they decided to apply for a 

second son they knew they wanted. It was a roller coaster, but after 2 long years, she brought 

home her first son in October 2012 and her second in December of 2012. She got to meet 

both of their mothers and heard their stories. Such sadness, but now so much hope. Truly 

wonderful. The boys are adjusting well. Her first son was a bit older (2.5) than he would have 

otherwise been had she not been confronted with all the obstacles, which raises some 

challenges. But she's an amazing mom and very capable. Her second son was still an infant 

when he came home. She feels very fulfilled and that her family is now complete. I hope the 

same for you!"



This story gives me hope because I know that no matter what, God has it under control. That 

no matter how long, or hard, or how many stumbling blocks are thrown in our way, we can do 

ANYTHING through Christ who strengthens us. 



Anything :)


This family had to fight hard for their children. They had to have a heart willing to follow! A 

heart that God is molding in me.


I am thankful for stories like this. Stories that I call "God stories." 

The ones you know without a doubt are sent from Him, just for you! To remind you to keep on 

pressing on. To remind you that no matter how discouraging or impossible the road ahead 

may be or seem, He is the Story Weaver. And He is using you and your story to weave into 

someone else's. To encourage and to lift up. I feel honored and blessed to be a part of God's 

story. To be a vessel. Even if I am so unworthy. He still blesses. I am 

praising God today for so much and praying you are doing the same! Let Him use you in any 

way that He wants because I can promise you that it is worth it all!

Our Why

It has been about a year that the Lord has been dealing with me about adoption. He has had to take too much time to get a whole lot of me out of me. I have had to come to the realization that this is not about me. It is all about having a heart willing to follow. Having a heart willing to serve. A heart willing to love beyond comprehension. All about dying to myself. And let me tell you, I am so very thankful that He continued to call. That He never gave up on me, but even more thankful that He never gave up on our child. Wherever it may be. I am so very thankful for that!

My husband, Donnie,  has never questioned the Lord’s will here. His heart has been ready for adoption for many more years than mine. It has never actually been that I do not have the heart for adoption or that I do not desire to adopt because I do. It has always been more about the fear of so many things within it.

How are we going to get into a home big enough? How are we going to pay for an adoption? How will it affect our lives and the lives of our girls? Will I love them as much as I do my biological children? Will our families love and accept them? Did you forget who you are talking to Lord? The list goes on and on and on. I had an excuse for everything and I let the Lord know them.

All He could say was, Do you know who you are talking to, Sasha? Haven’t I always taken care of you? Supplied your every need? Calmed your fears? Stepped in and took over when I knew you could not handle another second?

Yes, Lord. You have. Every single time.

So this is what I now know….I am ready to follow. My heart is finally there.

I know there are going to be trials along the way. Probably more than I could ever imagine.

I know it seems like a crazy, impossible journey.

But most importantly, I know this is what God is calling us to do.

Period.

So if you are wondering why. If you are asking all the same questions that I have….the answer is plain and simple.

Because God wants us to, and that is all that matters.

I ask for love, support, and prayers as we begin our journey through adoption!

Praying God blesses each and every one of you!