Friday, July 8

Faith Amidst the Fog

Summer is here, baseball season is almost over and life continues to be busy. I suppose with four children, two dogs and a hard working husband that IS expected. However, my heart is aching. It has been for months. I really hoped and had almost believed that by now our socialization trip would have been scheduled and that first time of scooping our daughter up in to our arms would have come and gone. I had hoped by now that season of waiting would be over. But it's not.

Many of you have asked, to which I am so grateful, where we are at in this process. Waiting. Still waiting. Our dossier has now been in Haiti for about 11 months. The next step is to be matched with our little girl and take our 2 week socialization trip to be with her. Next week a dear lady from our agency is headed to Haiti to fight on our behalf, on behalf of ALL the families and children who have been waiting much longer than is necessary. Pray for favor. Pray for God's mighty hand to reach out and knock down the walls that continue to stand in the way.

And while you are praying, please pray for us. Jayla's heart is broken as she struggles to endure the wait of meeting her sister whom she already cherishes so deeply. Pray for our boys who have also asked 'are we still adopting'. Pray for Jason to lead us well through this time as we continue life in the fast lane but our deepest desire is to hear God and follow his call. Pray for me as I try to push through the fog, to see clearly despite not knowing and to have a trust deeper than ever before.

This morning a thick blanket of fog covered the landscape. As I peered out the back windows I couldn't see much more than my backyard. God quickly reminded me of a vision he had shown me earlier this week. It was me standing in thick fog with a light. I knew I needed to keep moving but I simply couldn't see what was ahead. I attempted the brighter lights but it was no help. The dimmer setting was best for walking forward. This is definitely how I feel right now. I'm walking in a fog, with such little light, unaware of what lies ahead but knowing full well the things God has promised. God provides all that we need in every season of life. All I need right now is a dim light and a LOT OF FAITH! I can do this. I will do this. And my Lord will receive ALL the glory!

Thank you for praying for us! Thank you for fighting on our behalf! Thank you for blessing us!

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for you post. Just yesterday someone at work asked how your journey was going. There are some other long adoption stories unfolding here as well. It is precious to be part of a group that understands this call/ journey a bit. Love each one of you.

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