A coincidence?
We went for our physicals and blood work today. When our agency and home study agent told us we would need physicals they said, “Oh, just get your family doctor to check you out and fill out this form.” No big deal. …if you already have a family doctor.
So off we searched for a doctor. We aren’t sick very often so we haven’t really needed a doctor in the last few years. After a few phone calls, the hubs got us an appointment. I have been a little nervous about this whole thing. What if they find something crazy and we don’t pass? So I’ve been praying this week that God would work it all out.
Check in: no co-pay this time! Surprise #1!
The nurse takes our vitals – both are perfect. Whew! So far so good!
Then she sends us off to the little room. Of course the office is decorated with things from our alma mater (AKA -the best university on the planet)! We smiled at each other because we know God is working in this and laugh because the hubs is even wearing his school polo to match!
The doctor comes in. He is super friendly and I start explaining the forms for the home study and forms for the dossier. He takes them out of my hand and says, “Oh, I know all about these. We just finished ours a few months ago. We are adopting from China.”
Seriously? Mouth wide open. Again. I’ve got to work on a better surprised face. But really, could God validate this process for us anymore? He continues to surprise us with each step.
So we get to swap stories with the doctor and share experiences. It turns out that they are also a part of our local support group for adoptive families. Go figure!
He sends us off to the lab to get our blood work done. We are signing in and I mention to the lady that we are getting all of this done for an adoption. She says, “Oh that’s wonderful! I was adopted!”
Nothing like a little faith booster to steady my heart.
I don’t know about you, but this just validates to me just how much the Father is involved in our lives. I don’t think “stumbling across” this doctor was a coincidence. I don’t think that we “just happened” to sit across from that specific lady at the lab. I think He is intimately involved in this entire process, but even more than that, He is involved in every aspect of my life. And not just my life, but yours too.
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8
