Monday, May 30, 2011

waiting

Waiting is unbelievably hard. I thought waiting for a referral was hard. Then I thought waiting for a court date was hard. And they are. But I must say meeting our sweet baby girl in January and then having to leave her was the hardest. At the time though, I thought we would be back within weeks to get her. So, while leaving was difficult, I thought it would not be for long. We left Ethiopia on February 12, needing a committee's approval for our adoption to be finalized. It is May 30 and we still do not have the paperwork. Not one things has changed in our case. Our daughter, however, is now 11 months old instead of 7 months. She has changed SO much and looks so different. We have gone through every range of emotions the past 4 months. Anger, Sadness, contentment, thankfulness, anxiety, peace, joy, longing.......

I came across this verse today. I am not a Bible scholar so I do not know the context but it totally resonated with me.

Psalm 119:81-84

"I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me, I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees. How long must I wait?"

For the past two weeks many cases have been processed, some of which happened before our courtdate and some of which happened after our courtdate. I truly am SOOOOOO excited for the people who have passed. Each time someone passes court, ONE MORE child gets to come home. I rejoice in that.

But I must admit I sometimes have felt forgotten. Some days have felt hopeless. We love our social worker and agency and cannot say enough wonderful things about them, BUT we have had so many days where there are no answers.

I was so thankful to see words in HIS word that I am feeling.

After reading this verse, I again claim that "I PUT MY HOPE IN YOUR WORD." God always finishes what He starts and brings His will to completion. We truly believe that. While we would have it differently, we are still called to wait. And if that is God's best for us and for our baby girl, then we trust Him in that.

Thanks for the prayers and kindness. We are so thankful. Please also continue to pray for the other families waiting.

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Anna

5 comments:

Alison said...

Oh, Anna, I am praying hard that your wait is almost over!!! I know God has great plans for ya'll and for sweet Lucy!

laura said...

Hello, Friends...

We are right there with you. Court January 31st...4 months ago today.

Such a long wait with so many emotions attached to it. God is stretching us, growing us and even when we don't feel like it, LOVING us.

He trusts us with this wait and HE WILL BE GLORIFIED because of it.

Praying you get the call tomorrow!

Love,
laura
soon to be mommy to LH3!

Soko said...

I hear you! My husband says he feels hopeful for all of us right now. He thinks this week is a week for miracles. Let's hope he's right. :)

Rebecca said...

Anna,

Most days as I pray for our adoption, I am often led to pray for yours. I know we don't know each other, but you are often on my heart and I am praying that the Lord would allow you to bring home your daughter soon. I am encouraged that He not only hears our prayers, but will respond.

Hang in there!
Rebecca
http://rebob.blogspot.com

Joey Lynn Ethan Jonathan said...

I SO understand!! The waiting just plain stinks!! I am ready beyond words to head over to get Grace. However, I know God's timing is just that, HIS. I must wait on HIM! I am praying for ya'll as you walk through this waiting time as well!!

in HIS love and ine,
lynn <><