Today is exactly 2 months until Mary-Lynn's 3rd birthday. We are still not registered in court. Please pray that everything that needs to fall into place for that to happen will!!
Britt and I went to see Lion. If you have not seen it, you need to! (just bring Kleenex)
It is based on a true story and lets you see the realness of adoption! The quote below makes me think of Lion...
"Adoption
photos are exciting, airport homecomings are emotional and both should be
celebrated in their own ways, but adoption, in all cases, is first born out of
brokenness. Seeing an adoption via social media can sometimes be romanticized,
and while we hope our stories move you to action, we also want everyone to
understand the magnitude of adoption. Each child will need to learn to adapt
and adjust." - The Archibald Project
"Adoption is not all happiness. It is not for the faint of heart! It is a journey of faith." -Ms. Pat Lee (COTW director) I definitely have hard days. Discouraging days. I know our baby is growing without us. The closer we get to her birthday I am thinking we may not be with her like we are hoping and praying. I know God can make it happen within 2 months if it is His will. But it might not be. It's hard to say "thy will be done," but I know His will and timing are perfect! We just have to trust our Heavenly Father who sees the big picture. I love to share what God has put in my path during our adoption process. Here are a few things from the past month...
- If we can't say "thy will be done" from the bottom of our hearts, we will never know any peace. We will feel compelled to try to control people and control our environment and make things the way we believe they ought to be.
- God does some of His best work behind he scenes. In the quiet. In unknown ways. Keep trusting Him, sweet friend. Just because we can't see Him moving doesn't mean He isn't moving.
- With God, the good WILL come. Let the hard in-between time be a sweet time with Jesus by filling your heart with prayer, praise music, and promises from His Word.
- I am Yahweh; I will accomplish it quickly in its time. Isaiah 60:22
Kind of a heavy post, so here are some happy pictures...
My India themed table at our church Valentine Banquet!
Mom Prom with my Eli! So much fun!!
Disciple Now Bubble Soccer...Caleb above and Eli below (stuck upside down, haha!)
This one keeps us on our toes all day, everyday!!
Please continue to pray with us!! We are so ready to have our baby girl home!!
