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When I told my husband, Tim, about my revelation, I admit I was worried about whether he would be enthusiastic. We're older. The economy's not ideal. There are 101 reasons for him to tell me this is not a good idea. What will I do then? Adoption certainly isn't an endeavor one should take if both spouses aren't on board.

But I know that God said she belongs with us. "God, please tell him, too," I prayed like a little begging child.

God's answer was always the same. "I told you."

I admit it took me awhile to share what God had placed in my heart. One day Tim told me he had just heard an old song on the radio and that a certain part of the lyrics had jumped out at him. He said he had heard the song so many times, but had never really thought about those words.

Feed the children, who don't have enough to eat.
Shoe the children with no shoes on their feet.

I wondered, "Is this how God is priming my husband's heart for adoption?" The prodding in my heart was so strong I thought the words would burst from my tongue before I could logically think through whether this was the "right time".

It was time. I felt I was going to explode from excitement anyway if I didn't share this revelation soon. I've always been quick to share with him my thoughts, feelings, hopes, and dreams.

So I opened my mouth and it all poured out. With tears in his eyes, his sweet response was music to my soul. "How could I not be on the same page with what God has told you?"

We both had thought about more children over the years. Now was the time, and adoption was the way.