70 | Waiting to Adopt? How Waiting for a Puppy Stirred Up Familiar Emotions

Preparing to bring home a new puppy surprised me in ways I didn’t expect. As we count down to welcoming “Mr. Green,” I noticed familiar emotions rising in my heart — the excitement, the nerves, the planning, the what-ifs, and the deep need to trust God before something precious comes home.

While adopting a puppy is not the same as adopting a child at all, the emotional posture of waiting for any big change in your life can stir up very similar emotions.  

In this episode, we talk about the heart of preparation, surrender, and faith during seasons of anticipation.

We’ll walk through four common phases many adoptive moms-to-be experience while waiting:

Phase 1: The Excitement Phase
Phase 2: The Fear & What-If Phase
Phase 3: The Control Trap
Phase 4: Surrender & Rest

If you’re waiting to adopt, or simply holding something precious in hope, this episode will encourage you to prepare with peace and to trust God with the parts you can’t control.

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