This is my new favorite word right now. I think it perfectly describes how I've been feeling these past 3 weeks. I had always heard that the adoption journey was a "hurry up and wait" kind-a-thing, but now I actually get it. So, since the end of January, I have been going like crazy to get our home study complete, dossier papers collected, notarized, stamped, etc. Then, March 28th came. This is the day that my calendar died. We have been waiting on approval from Immigration since this day. Our dossier sits, waiting, yearning, for one piece of paper, just one. And so we wait some more....arg.
So, while we wait (and wait some more), what better thing to do than plan a vacation? Nate and I are planning to go with our vacation buddies, the Stouts and the Ransons, to Florida for a long weekend in October. (We're assuming/hoping this is our last vacation without kiddos.) So, last night we got together to look at plane tickets and dream about soaking up some sun while everyone else is at work. :)
Here's Em looking for plane tickets. We are so excited!!!
Also, Rach, Cody and the kids came to visit yesterday and go to church with us, so that was SUPER FUN. It is such a blast to have them so close!!!
Duncan loves getting hugs from Halle and Jayce...
...but only when he's ready. :)
Halle had fun in her class at church!
So, while we WAIT, it is only fitting that God continue to teach me to trust him more and more... you'd think I'd have this figured out by now, but I guess this is going to be a lifelong lesson.
This morning he reminded me of Moses and the Israelite's journey out of Egypt and through the desert. They literally had to WAIT everyday to see if they would stay or go from that particular campsite, depending on God's timing, not theirs. Can you imagine?
Reading this story, knowing that God had the BEST FOR THEM in mind, makes the situation seem easier, like, "Hello, people! Chill out! He's protecting you, providing for you, leading you toward what is BEST!" But, in my own situation, I often find myself grumbling like them, wondering how this journey will ever end, wondering where the next day will take us...
Thank you, God, for reminding me that you have the BEST in mind for us and for our little guy and his family. We love you and trust you.
2 comments:
stef, what an encouragement you are to me (and so many others, i'm sure!)... thanks for sharing.... i have been reminded of SO many things lately--like being thankful for where God has placed me and knowing that i need to do all things (even things that seem SO insignificant in the grand scheme right now) for HIM and no one else!!!.... a vacation sounds SO great!!! oh, and vacations are still possible w/ kiddos--different, but possible:) i'm glad you'll get one last "hoorah" before though!... keep us posted and i'm saying a prayer for you right now! i love ya, girl!
p.s. CUTE HAIR!! did you get it cut again??.... i like it:)
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