This is it, folks: the culmination of something that started even before we were married and the topic of wanting to "adopt someday" came up. Eighteen months ago we paid off our last non-mortgage debt. Fifteen months ago we took a leap of faith and submitted our adoption application. Six months ago we were matched with a beautiful little girl in China. Three days from now we're going to be holding her in our arms and will never let go!
Thank you to everyone that's lifted us up in prayer during this journey. Please continue to pray, especially over the next two weeks as Helen adjusts to being with her new forever family. Pray for Ella and Myles as they stay home with our good friends. Pray for our emotions, as we already miss our older two munchkins like crazy.
We plan to blog often while we're overseas, and you'd better believe there will be pictures!
Fasten your seatbelts and put your seats in their upright and locked position; the cabin door is now closing in preparation for departure...
Sheesh, I'm sitting on my front porch in tears already. I am praying that God will overwhelm you both with the ability to relax and enjoy each moment. Even on the flights there and home. May He give you supernatural patience with each other, yourselves, your circumstances, and all the officials that form the bridge between you and Helen. You will be home again before you know it and never have these amazing minutes back again so REJOICE! And I'm sure your munchkins will only grow a foot or two... :) love to you from us.
ReplyDeletePraying for your family in this "Only God can do it" moment! He is going to make amazing things happen through your family!
ReplyDeletePhilippians 4:13
I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.
Serving HIS Kids together,
Judy