Friday, May 16, 2008

29 weeks

These are the rose petals from the flowers the kids gave me from Mother's Day last week. They were dying so we put them to good use and the kids loved pulling the petals off the stems!

So far, 29 weeks have come and gone and we continue to wait for our referral. Every day brings a new emotion in this process whether we are waiting anxiously or patiently. The idea of a new brother and sister is somewhat fading from Isabella and Elijah's thoughts. They pray for them at every meal, during our morning prayers and at bedtime religiously, but it is almost like they are aimlessly repeating a stock prayer when it comes to their "babies in Ethiopia". Then, a couple of days ago, Isabella told me she wanted 7 children but she didn't want to adopt because it takes too long. It allowed us to talk to both of them about waiting on the Lord and how precious His plan and timing is for our lives! But, it made me sad that I had neglected to realize that even though they are so young, they are being affected by this wait as much as we are.

Some days, at random times, I can hear Isabella quietly talking to the Lord asking Him to bring home her brother and sister from Africa. The Lord is not only working on us but He is shaping our children as well by teaching them to petition Him and to "pray without ceasing". During this time of waiting on the Lord it is sometimes easy to get lost in what we want or desire instead of spending this time in constant fellowship with our Lord. He is faithful and true and He will unite are children with us at His perfect ordained time! In the meantime, I will rest in the encouragement of this passage:

"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him." The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD." Lamentations 3:22-26

7 comments:

J, A, T and Y said...

Our little guy, also prays for his sister everyday.

Amber said...

Wow, 29 weeks. It must be so hard to wait!

graceling said...

I needed this encouragment today.

Everytime I am really happy, Abigail asks if it's because the judge said we could get her sister.

The other day I was upset (about a patient situation at work) and she asked if it was because the judge said we couldn't get her little sister yet.

Kids are so amazingly in-tune to our feelings, and while this wait is hard on me, I am sure it is so much harder on their little hearts and minds.

mama becca said...

God has mighty plans for your family- and I know you'll be blown away by the perfect match that awaits you! Doesn't make the wait easier though, does it?!?!! Praying for you all as you endure this wait... I'll bet you get news soon!!!
take care-
becca

Rebecca said...

What a way to learn patience at such an early age! The pictures of Isabella and Elijah on the right are so cute!!!

Natalie Fournet said...

Oh this wait is so hard...Praise the Lord for allowing us to know His truth!! Praying for your family during this journey...and praying that the news would come soon. I can't wait to celebrate with you!

Angela said...

Hey Kimberly-
Just checking in with you guys to see how things are going. Hate to hear things are still moving slow, but can't wait to see those sweet little facese when you do get your referral! God Bless you guys! Angela Chapin