Praying for Rain

So once again I worked myself into a fit, worrying about whether or not Brian & I will ever get the opportunity to become parents, I know, I know, you want to hear something new, well I was a little more proactive! So while I was stressing, crying, and just generally freaking out, Brian explained that he had watched one of his favorite movies, Facing the Giants, for the umpteenth time and a line struck him. I actually googled "Facing the Giants Quote rain" and found a Study guide with the quote below.

"Praying for Rain
Coach Taylor to Mr. Bridges: “I admit to you I have been struggling. But I’ve also been praying. I just don’t see Him at work here.”
Mr. Bridges: “Grant, I heard a story about two farmers who desperately needed rain. And both of them prayed for rain. But only one of them went out and prepared his fields to receive it. Which one do you think trusted God to send the rain?”
Coach Taylor: The one that prepared his fields for it.”
Mr. Bridges: “Which one are you? God will send the rain when He’s ready. And you need to prepare your field to receive it.”"

So this got me thinking, how does this apply to me, Brian, our adoption process & maybe even our everyday lives? What am I doing to "prepare for rain" in our adoption process? Well the answer to that is....WORRYING! Now you know that is not very productive and I am also aware of that, so in talking with Brian, he suggested I start "preparing for rain" rather than just praying for it. I started typing my questions and have made a plan to type for at least one hour a day. I also had an epiphany and decided to call the University of Montana Psychology Department to see if any of the professors conducted the MMPI and they do! For less than what the general Psychology community offer the test for in Missoula!!!! Can you tell I am excited? I am!!!

So I am preparing for rain and am feeling a lot more optimistic than I was on Monday! God is Good!