DSS and Peace

It looks like we are moving forward with an adoption through South Carolina DSS. After talking with them this morning we found out that the little girl we were interested in is going to be placed before we are officially approved. The approval process can take 3-6 months. That was a little disappointing but God is writing this story, not the state of SC. If our son, daughter,  or sibling group is in the custody of SC, the Lord will give them to us in his perfect time.
The Apostle Paul said that he learned to be content in whatsoever state he was in. When he had plenty,  he was content. When he had little, he was content. This is a hard lesson to learn but it is one I need to learn. God has us in his perfect will and he will open my womb when he is ready. He will secure and complete this adoption when he is ready. He will sell our house when it's time and he will relocate our family when it is BEST! Not when we think it's best.
So today, we celebrate the hope we have in Christ and in the freedom from discontentment he brings!  Some days are not as hopeful as today. There is a deep despair the come with unexplained infertility, especially at 24 years old. There are days that I don't want to get up. Don't want to face the reality of my situation. There are MANY Sundays that I dread going to our church and seeing the large families and the 5 new babies but today I feel contentment and for that I am thankful.  May I encourage you, if you know someone struggling with infertility, let them know that you love them. Pray for them to have peace.
Thanks for listening to me ramble on. I'm not the best writer but I do have a story to tell. Until next time here are some picture of our family for you to enjoy!