21 weeks

So, we have come to the end of our 3-5 month wait time for a referral and still no referral. We are sad. Brad is out of town which makes me even more sad. The kids (as well as myself) have lost interest in making our numbers each week. This "21" is a poor attempt at creativity but like I said, we are losing steam here! I never thought we would be waiting this many weeks. Today is a somber day but hoping for Easter to renew our joy! I emailed Natalie asking about the wait time for our children and she said the 3-5 month wait time is for those families requesting one child or families requesting older sibling pairs. Since younger sibling pairs are less prevalent, the wait time is unknown. So, we continue to wait (rather unpatiently!!) We know the Lord is sovereign and has perfect timing for our little ones to come home, but we are anxious. So I am reminded:

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Phillipians 4:7

However, some good news is that there has been a rash of referrals for Gladney this week! Congratulations Anil and Angie, Just Another Day at the Farm and the Winter family!!