Waiting

Psa. 27:14 Wait for the Lord; Be strong, and let your heart take courage;

We have finally made it to the waiting stage. All of the paperwork is done for now, and we wait. Within the next 3-12 months (really have no idea how long it might take) we will get a picture of our daughter. This moment feel so much different than it did last time.

What makes the waiting so difficult this time around is that we aren’t waiting for a baby. Babies don’t know their situation isn’t the best. But an older child is left wondering and waiting, hoping a family might adopt her some day. To be honest, there really isn’t much chance for adoption at that age. Except for her. And she doesn’t know that yet. I want her to know that she is loved and chosen, and no one has told her that yet.

In the meantime there is much to do. The rooms have to be moved around in our house to create space, a closet has to be built, and we have a LOT of money to raise. We will not be waiting aimlessly, sitting on our hands while we wait for a phone call.

We will work while we wait until we can bring her home.