One of God’s children, waiting in heaven to be born and enter mortality, consults with a guardian angel as he observes the world where he will live and wonders what kind of life awaits him.
Angel: you will be greatly blessed to be born to loving parents and live in a prosperous land. We are preparing a special family for you who will help prepare you for the important mission God has for you in life.
John: I’m so excited! Where will I live? Who are my parents? Can I see where they are now.
Angel: You will be born in Kansas, USA. Your father’s name is Michael. He is there in Alabama. Your mother, Lydia, is there in Kansas.
John: What about brothers and sisters?
Angel: You will have siblings, too.
John: Alabama and Kansas are far apart. How will my parents ever meet?
Angel: That’s easy. Michael has extended family in Kansas, so he’ll meet Lydia while he is in town visiting family.
later…
John: Oh no, Lydia’s family is moving to Missouri!
Angel: Don’t worry, she’ll go back to Kansas later.
later…
John: My parents are growing up! My time will be here soon.
Angel: Michael is serving a mission in another country. After he returns, they will meet and get married.
John: Wait! Lydia is getting ready to go to college out of state. She’ll miss Michael's visit.
Angel: She’s not going anywhere. The car will break down. She’ll be stuck in Kansas.
later…
John: They met! They fell in love! It’s happening! But they’re living in Alabama? You said I’ll be born in Kansas.
Angel: Be patient. Michael is in college. After graduation they’ll go to Kansas.
later…
John: Since their miscarriage, they aren't able to have children. How will I be born? Will there be a miracle?
Angel: Yes, but probably not the kind you’re thinking of.
(Michael graduates)
John: Uh oh, he got accepted to graduate school in Arkansas? He didn’t even apply in Kansas. Will I have to wait longer?
Angel: No. You all will live in Arkansas eventually, but not yet. Just watch.
John: Wow, he didn’t get any of the jobs he applied for…
Angel: That’s right. He’s getting hired for a job he didn’t even apply for… in Kansas.
John: ...but they’re still struggling with infertility, nd their health insurance doesn’t cover fertility treatment anymore. What’s going to happen?
Angel: You will be born to another woman. This woman is not at a place in her life where she’s ready to start her own family, so instead of aborting or abandoning her infant, she will turn to God for help and choose to place her child with a couple who has prepared their whole lives to raise children unto the Lord.
John: ...with Michael and Lydia!
Angel: Yes.
John: So I’m…
Angel: You’re going to be adopted, and it’s going to be just as good as if you were born to them. In fact, it’s going to be better. You have so many people anxiously waiting for you to come that you will have countless unofficial grandparents, aunts and uncles, and other family who will love and support you in your life.
John: Will I understand? Will I feel like their real son? Will they accept me completely? Will I even look like them?
Angel: Everything will be great. Do you trust God’s plan?
John: Yes.
Angel: Are you ready to go?
John: I’m ready. Send me down.
Michael and Lydia: Happy birthday, Johnny!
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