Its been 2 years, 3 months, 3 weeks and 2 days since we started our adoption process and now it is finally coming to a close.
This morning our Consulate appointment was confirmed and its official. The upside: we leave very soon. The downside: we will be there longer than we originally thought.
But as I was praying this afternoon it came to me that after all this time waiting, hoping and wondering, 19 days in China is a small sacrifice for a lifetime (Lord willing) with this child.
So, today I am asking for one last thing. Please please please pray for us. Specifically. Here is how.
For Brian: he has a lot of work to do before we leave at work. There is a lot he needs to make sure is in place so he will not feel burdened while we are gone.
Me: I don't fly well and anxiety plays a huge part at the thought alone. Please pray for a peace that passes all understanding. Also, there is so much to do between planning/packing/paperwork gathering and a last minute yard sale. Please pray for things to be smooth and most of all for us to both rest in His timing and comfort in all of this.
Boys: this is the longest we have ever been gone. Pray for their protection and comfort.
Jenna Grace: this precious baby girl is about to have her world turned upside down! She needs the most prayer. Pray for her heart, that God is preparing it even now.
At the moment that is all I can think of but I am sure there is more, much more. Thank you so much for being on this journey with us. It isn't over yet but we are closer than ever.
3 comments:
You're in my prayers daily! I had those same exact anxieties (except leaving my kiddos). Physically, I became a mess because I was mentally a mess. Eventually I allowed the Lord to heal me and give me peace. Then everything fell into place.
Praying for all of you!!!
I will be praying!!! I am not a good flyer either as you know and had the worst panic attack flying home from the UK this time just a couple of weeks ago. I know and understand anxiety and know that God wants us both to be free!! So I shall pray this for you. After almost three months in Uganda and one whole month on my own with our two new children, I believe I experienced more anxiety than I have ever had in my entire life! The Lord is beginning to heal me and use it all for His glory but it was such a trial. I know 19 days sounds a long time, almost three weeks but I have a feeling that God is going to use that time and show you things you never knew about yourself, the culture there and especially your precious little girl which you may miss out on by coming home sooner. I know that is what happened to me in Uganda. There will be hard days but there will be more wonderful days also when you shall be in awe of our God. Do not doubt in the dark what God has shown you in the light. He is good all the time and this is His will for your family!!! Go forth in His name, in His power and strength and see what He does!!
I look forward to following along!!!
love Naomi
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