"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." Proverbs 16:9
Five years ago tonight, these two little kids went out on their first date:
For those of you that don't know our story, Josh and I had been friends for a long time, but it was not until a week in November when the Lord began to really draw our hearts together. We both had plans for our lives but by the Grace of our Father, he began to direct our steps---directing our steps together and showing us a glimpse of the future he had for us.
I don't think either of us would have imagined that five very short years later, we would be putting our passports in the mail to get our visas, buying plane tickets, and sorting clothes for our little boy! The Lord has truly began to direct us throughout this process and it has been amazing to see how the Lord is fulfilling the desires that He placed deep within our hearts many years ago.
I am not even attempting to imagine where the Lord will lead us in the next five years, but I am pretty excited about the few weeks! We officially have plane tickets and are beginning the process of preparing to travel! Thank you for all of you who have prayed this week. The Lord has been so faithful to provide exactly what we need.
Josh, I cannot imagine being on this journey with anyone else! I love you and cannot wait to add a few trips to Russi*a to this journey!
At some point in time, you know whenever I have time, this verse will be painted on a wall in our house. I feel like it has been the theme of my life for the past few years, and especially for this adoption.
Five years ago tonight, these two little kids went out on their first date:
For those of you that don't know our story, Josh and I had been friends for a long time, but it was not until a week in November when the Lord began to really draw our hearts together. We both had plans for our lives but by the Grace of our Father, he began to direct our steps---directing our steps together and showing us a glimpse of the future he had for us.
I don't think either of us would have imagined that five very short years later, we would be putting our passports in the mail to get our visas, buying plane tickets, and sorting clothes for our little boy! The Lord has truly began to direct us throughout this process and it has been amazing to see how the Lord is fulfilling the desires that He placed deep within our hearts many years ago.
I am not even attempting to imagine where the Lord will lead us in the next five years, but I am pretty excited about the few weeks! We officially have plane tickets and are beginning the process of preparing to travel! Thank you for all of you who have prayed this week. The Lord has been so faithful to provide exactly what we need.
Josh, I cannot imagine being on this journey with anyone else! I love you and cannot wait to add a few trips to Russi*a to this journey!
(And now that I have been sweet you can enjoy this picture of Josh's curly hair from five years ago!)
Courtney Leigh
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