Posted on May 11, 2011 - by Megan
It Takes a Village
Last weekend, I had the first of two baby showers (can you call them “baby showers” when one of your children is three years old?), followed by a second one on Monday night. Several of our dearest friends and family members hosted these events, pouring love into every detail.
As I opened mountains of gifts, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love we have experienced from our community. So many people showed up. I was humbled to see God’s provision for our family once again expressed through our friends and family.
Many of my friends brought their daughters along to the shower. It was precious to be surrounded by all these little helpers, excited to meet our boys someday soon. I even got to explain what “adoption” meant to the girls who didn’t already know.
Felicity, our seven-year-old, was my Chief Present Assistant, taking over the official duties of unwrapping gifts and showing off each one to the guests.
I was overcome again by the beauty and necessity of community. Joel and I literally wouldn’t be able to adopt these boys if it wasn’t for the generous people in our lives. Countless friends and family have prayed, given financial gifts, and encouraged and supported us along the way. We could never say thank you enough. God has lavished his love on us through you.
“God gives his best gifts wrapped up in people.” —Author Unkonwn
As I gaze on a nursery bursting at the seems with everything we could ever need for our boys, I am reminded of all the invisible gifts God gives us in each another. We are meant for relationships. In God’s providence, our lives, our sanctification, and our callings depend on one another. It takes a village.
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My name is Megan Hyatt Miller. I'm a little Emmilou Harris, a little Bonnie Rait, and a dash of Paula Dean—mostly because I identify with her unbridled use of butter and ample hips. I am passionate about living and telling a good story. I'm a wife, a stepmom and and an adoptive mom. I am passionate about adoption, racial reconciliation, and creating beauty and a sense belonging for those I love. To learn more, click here. Thanks for stopping by.
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May 11, 2011
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Jeff Holton said:
I haven’t had a lot of interaction with you, but I’ve been on the phone with Joel a couple times. And I’ve loved watching this process unfold and blossom.
I’m so excited for you! This is getting so close. I remember when Dina and I became parents in a courtroom in Kazakhstan, and am giddy at you two–er, four!–having this experience shortly.
Yeah, it does take a community. The Church is community (or several?). Our family is community. Our friends and our neighborhood are community. A cenobitic monastery is community. We are made for interaction.
Thanks for interacting.
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May 13, 2011
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Bethany Planton said:
What part of Kazakhstan did you adopt from? I have spent over 3 months there in the course of 4 trips.
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May 12, 2011
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Lis said:
That is just so sweet to read.
What a blessing, indeed!
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May 12, 2011
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Ashlee said:
How wonderful and special! I just had to comment that the book “Llama Llama Red Pajama” is one of the all time favorite books in this household! The kids also love “Llama Llama Mad at Mama” and now anytime my daughter is mad she tells me “Little llama is mad at mama!” Can’t wait until you bring those boys home!