The waiting room

It takes time for a tree to grow and give shade, it takes people time to find their destiny. God created both. Instead of looking around at all the "big trees", thinking they'll never give shade to a weary traveler, because their branches are still few and small, they still should appreciate their DNA, their personality, and their passion.  An apple tree would be foolish to wish it were an orange tree. If a Douglas Fir tree became a palm tree, there would be no long-lasting strong homes for humans.

I'm choosing to pursue being a foster parent or an adoptive parent, not because it is a good thing to do, but because God designed it. I might have lost some years in this pursuit in being a parent or working with children, but that doesn't have to keep me from changing my mind in order to follow my God-given design.

Is there an old dream you let go of? Perhaps it's time for a change of course for you as well.