The last few months have been a crazy time in the Hendrych house. We've seen our little girl graduate from high school. Followed the next day by sending our little boy go off on his own to work for a month at a camp in Oregon. (I use the term "work" here loosely... I understand there's a fair amount of fishing and other leisure activities going on.) With these two kids growing up the way they are, I'm torn between the loss of losing my "babies" and the pride I have in being the dad of such wonderful human beings.
Our adoption journey has been bumpy as of late. The highs of getting our approval in March and the baby shower in May have been followed by lows from uncertainty and doubt due to recent events. My relationship with God has grown along this journey during both times of thankfulness and times when we're in "the desert place". Fortunately, Maddie and I take turns being the strong one and the weak one. No surprise to anyone reading this, I am very blessed to have her. She is an amazing woman... a strong and caring wife and a wonderful mother.
I know that one day we'll have the answers as to why this period of our journey is so rough. Until then, we'll carry on faithfully... thankful for what we have and what He'll do.
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Jeff, you are an amazing husband. Maddie is an amazing friend, mother and wife! Thoughts and Prayers to you all each day through your journey.
ReplyDeleteI love you all. You and Maddie are both amazing people. You should be proud of Andrea and Joe because you're right, they are wonderful. You and Maddie both are great role models for them. I know that this is a difficult time for you right now, this will pass. I know how Maddie's heart aches to be a mommy. I pray each and every day because I beg God to answer her prayers. I have never in my life met someone that is as selfless and gracious as she is. She deserves this so much. You, too, Jeff. I am so grateful that God brought you two together. I know that God will answer your prayers and bring your baby home, handpicked by Him. I love you all and I am always here, day or night, or both. Thank you for loving Maddie and for being such a pillar for her. You two are absolutely amazing and absolutely deserving.
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