Puzzle Pieces!

I can not express enough how God has shown himself through this whole adoption process. Up to this point He has provided, through different ways, for every penny of our adoption costs. The financial aspect of the adoption was probably the biggest question in our minds as we started the process. We had NO IDEA where the money was going to come from; however, we couldn't deny God calling us to move forward...so we obeyed, trusting that God would provide.
This past Sunday at church I was calmly sitting in the pew when our pastor called Daniel and I to the front. Surprise! I about choked. We had no idea what we were being called up for so we were 100% surprised when our pastor presented us with a puzzle.
A little background info: A few different people had approached us with the idea of "selling" puzzle pieces to help raise funds for our adoption. People can "buy" a puzzle piece, sign it, and then give it back to us. Once all the pieces are signed, we'll put the puzzle together and frame it, always having a reminder of how God provided in bringing our baby home.  We had mentioned this idea to a few people, but hadn't started it on our own.
So...Pastor Joe presented us with a puzzle, along with $700 to get our fundraiser underway! I. Was. Floored.
I will never understand why God has chosen us to follow this road. From the beginning of our relationship, Daniel and I have wanted to honor the Lord in all our decisions. Of course, we had our "plan" mapped out, but knew that at any time, God could change that! To say the least, God has changed our plan.  We have both always had a heart for adoption and knew that "one day" we would like to adopt.  That "one day" came a lot sooner and a lot differently than either of us thought! I have heard all my life that "sometimes God's plan is not what we would have wanted, but if we will allow Him to work, we will see that it is the best that could have happened." If you're anything like I was, you hear this and think, "yeah that's true, but I sure hope I don't have to go through that." God has mercifully done a work on my heart, revealing to me that I certainly didn't trust Him if that is the attitude I had. God has completely changed the heart and mind of both Daniel and myself.  He has drawn us closer to Him in a way that never would have happened, had we not followed in obedience down this road that He chose for us.
He has provided in every way, for this adoption. The biggest thing that held us back in the beginning was the cost. As we prayed and trusted the Lord, He let us know that if we would just be obedient, He would provide. Since July of 2010, I have seen God move in a way I have never seen before. Daniel and I are humbled and amazed to see what God has done. This fundraiser is another example of how God is the one calling the shots in this adoption! On Sunday alone, we raised over $1000.00. Completely unexpected. Completely amazing. Completely God. "For GREAT is the Lord and MOST worthy of all praise."
We have been so humbled in that God has chosen us to take this road with Him. I urge you to search your heart, asking what God might be calling you to do in our world's orphan crisis. So many of you have approached us saying you have always wanted to adopt but one thing or another has held you back. If God is calling you to do it, He. Will. Provide.
If you would like to help us on our adoption journey, first and foremost, we ask for your prayers.
1. Pray that our house in Swainsboro sells, as this will allow Megan to be a stay-at-home mom.
2. Pray for the birth mother/family of our unborn baby... That they will be obedient to what God is calling them to do and that through the process, God will give them peace and joy that can only come from Him.
3. Pray for our baby...that he/she is healthy and cared for.
4. Pray that we are led to the birth mother quickly and that there will be ZERO doubts through the whole process.
5. Pray that the money, as well as all the details, are provided for.
If you would like to help us financially, we are selling puzzle pieces! They are $10.00 a piece. If you don't live near us, we would be happy to send them to you through the mail for you to sign. You can contact us through email: megelcammi@hotmail.com OR dap4gsus@hotmail.com and we will get back to you with whatever you need!
We will keep you updated. "For GREAT is the Lord and MOST worthy of all praise!"

Daniel and Megan