Bari's Story

Bari says: 

“Adoption has always been on my heart, even as a child. Even if we didn't have fertility issues, I have always wanted to adopt. Initially it wasn’t on the table for Steven, but I was patient and diligent in prayer. And then God moved us to Alabama, where most of our closest family-friends are either adoptive parents or are foster parents. I believe God placed us in this environment to change Steven's heart, and his heart has changed! It has been beautiful to watch!!! It's an amazing thing to physically/spiritually/emotionally see the hand of God move and mold!!! It makes me tear up to think about all that He has done in us over the past 4 years and all He will do through us in years to come.

"Our hearts are in sync, and we are both ready to adopt! We are very excited!! We've known we wanted to do this since Jan 6th, which was an important day (besides, it's my beloved gram's birthday). Since then we have been praying hard for wisdom to know where to go from here, shopping around agencies to find the right fit for us, and other such details.

"It's astonishing for me to see how excited Steven is, especially since 4 years ago he said he "would never adopt"... Lol, God is sooo big!! Steven also said he "would never go to Africa" and he did that last year!! He should learn to not say "never" to God...:) because that's exactly what He will tell him to do! I am so grateful that my husband has become so sensitive to voice of God and is so obedient to follow and do what He asks of him!!:) Praise The Lord!!!:)”