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.
It is hard to imagine the sweet older children at orphanages that feel as if they don’t have a chance. Tears flowed from every eye in the room when Lyla ran out yelling “mama, mama” with her arms open wide! It is a moment to be treasured. We pray that you and your sweet daughter will be comforted in the time of waiting!
I cannot wait for that call! i will be praying for you guys and for the daughter that God has picked for you.
hi there.
we saw your blog via Gladneys list, and I wanted to hop on over and say hello. we too are using them as our placing agency for our aodption.
congratulations on being in the waiting phase. it is tough, but a step closer !
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