Patience

So, there is this amazing adoptive mom that has an awesome blog. I read a quote on her blog that really sums up the 'waiting' to adopt children. "Everywhere in nature we are waiting. We want things a long time before we get them, and the fact that we want them a long time makes them all the more precious when they come." (Joseph F. Smith) We are so close (we hope) to putting our application in again that I am starting to feel the anxiety of the 'waiting' part of adoption again. I have been thinking a lot about what I learned from 'waiting' for Parker. Our Heavenly Father knows what is best for us and the righteous desires of our hearts will be given to us when and if He sees fit. I was fortunate enough to receive the blessing of being a mother in this life. I just have to remember this time that I can do what I can to get the ball rolling, but Heavenly Father will decide how fast it rolls after that. I'm hoping having Parker will keep me too busy to think about it too much. Maybe? Here's to hoping for no unexpected expenses in the next month and if anybody hears of any potential birth mothers, don't hesitate to send them our way!