Adoption Friends

Last night we got to meet Amy and Malcolm Young for the first time since we were connected with them on our adoption journey in May 2006. We enjoyed our favorite (cheap) Asian dive and realized that dinner didn't offer nearly enough time to hear their story, so we moseyed over to Borders to hang a little while longer. The Youngs are probably going to make "The List" (a secret scroll of people who we know, love and would choose to spend time with again and again). They are fun, sincere, love Jesus and read the whole Bible (inside joke, but not really). The Loux's are already on The List and therefore qualified for after dinner coffee and conversation, although they probably would've opted for a hot toddy and a fuzzy blanket. The poor dears were way sick and I was shocked they made it through the night. Neither of us wanted to miss out though, as it felt like a divine moment. Tracie was right -- I am sure we will look back on 2/22 and say, "Remember the night.....". Ha, 2/22. It's a Lou moment!

Randy and I had the honor of sharing our adoption story this morning at the adoption seminar hosted by Christian Adoption Consultants. Amy and Malcolm have recently hired Tracie Loux as consultant here in the Kansas City area and today was their first seminar here in the area. I suppose there were about 40-50 searching souls who came out to hear more about adoption. It was a wonderful morning -- I choke up every time I hear the stories; they never get old. It makes me think how often God must smile at the stories even though He knew them from the beginning of time.

It was fun to see so many IHOP friends at the seminar. Some were there to support those who will adopt, some wanted information to get started in the process; all were touched and few had dry eyes by the end of the presentation. The Spirit of the Lord was present and you could just feel His heart as the pictures of all the babies that had been placed were displayed. Looking at Elia and Zoe, I wondered how many more God has planned to rescue and set in the house of prayer?

Amy and Malcolm left after being introduced to Chipotle. (Isn't it just plain wrong that they live in a Metro city and have never had Barbacoa??) I have a feeling they will be back soon. Who knows what is ahead, but it feels bigger than a burrito. God is in this connection and we are grateful for our new friends!