I reached the end of my endurance last week after the midnight call that "V" was being interviewed by an Italian family and our paperwork was rejected over one phrase on one document. I took Friday off to rest and regroup and we had our adoption support group over that night. One of our church elders came with his wife to offer counsel and prayer for us. We all told them the stories of the last fourteen months and they were genuinely amazed that we had perservered this long.
Well, now we know that the Italians didn't take "V" and that our revised paperwork is being resubmitted this week. No one can tell us whether or not we are still in line, how long it will take to review, blah, blah, blah. Same old story, different day. Pam and I are doers by nature, not waiters, but we are learning the fine art of hurry up and wait.
We seem to valley and plateau in opposite times so when one of us is up, the other is down, which actually works well to pull the other up. We would probably give up if we both hit bottom together. We have decided not to worry about when it happens, we are starting to prepare for the trip, so that if necessary, we can be on the next plane to Kiev. And when we get there, I am sure that we will hurry up and wait some more.
James 5:7 & 8 "Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near."
About Me
- Kevin and Pam
- Kevin and I have been married for 19 years. We have two heart grown children from the United States,adopted at birth, Garrett 16 and Morgan 14, one heart grown child from Ukraine in 2008, Justin age 13. We also have two dogs, Mattie and Halley, adopted from the local animal shelter. Adoption is close to our family's heart.
6 comments:
Our prayers are with you. Your blog and your struggles hit home as we are at the same point in our adoption.. Thank you for your words and your honesty. I am so encouraged by your faith. We don't have an adoption support group though many from our church have come along side us. They can't truly understand like those who are also in the trenches of this spiritual battle. God has used you, your words, and your experience to encourage us so much. We will continue to hold you up in prayer.
Cindie
Know your sentiments exactly! Knowing you are in God's perfect plan and waiting for HIM to move on your behalf and fight your battles for you as you WAIT on him is SOOO hard! I've added your blog to my following to get your updates. You are in my prayers! God Bless!
The Lord's hand was manifest when he preserved "V" for you...the reward in the end will be worth the wait. We'll keep you in our prayers.
Hang in there you guys. We are hanging right there with you. God will bless our faith. It will be so worth it in the end. I am hopeful today. Melissa
I stumbled across your blog tonight while traveling for business. God has an amazing way of encouraging each of us, just when we need it. I can relate to where you all are at. You will be added to our prayer list and love to keep up with what you are doing. Thanks... SK
Hang in there! Our prayers are with you and we know He will guide you through this journey.
Lisa
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