I almost let the symbolism pass me by as I walked past them last night on my way down the stairs. Two pairs of crocs, dusty and well-used. One belonging to me and the other belonging to my husband. We use them while we're working on the bedroom that we're praying will one day hold our child. As I gave it more thought, the meaning of it struck me. How much harder would it be to work and prepare a room all by myself? Then I broadened the metaphor. How much harder would life be if I had to go through it alone? Thankfully, God did not intend us to walk through life alone. We need a community of friends and family to support us through the ups and downs of life. Even when I am physically alone, God promises that He is with me. Hebrews 13:5 reminds me of this declaration. Somehow, it is easier to go through a difficulty if we know we are not going through it alone. That has held true in my life. In the process of waiting for a child and preparing our house, there have been so many who have come alongside David and I to help and encourage. It has made the process bearable (even exciting) at times!
David and I have now officially started the adoption process with an agency. We realized that if we waited for a perfect time, it would never come. God has given us peace. A peace I don't think would be there if we were alone.
While they may look like just worn pairs of shoes, I will see them and always be grateful that there are two.
Yay! Congrats on starting the adoption process! Thanks for the reminder that I am not alone as well. Sometimes it's easy to forget.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is easy to forget, I agree. Is there anything that's helpful to you to get you to remember that you're not alone?
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