Aug
20
2010
it’s hard.
It’s hard when a baby on the other side of the world holds you heart. I’m not gonna lie. I find myself caught between two worlds trying deperately to remain present in the here and now…and hopeful for the future. Little tidbits in the form of emailed pictures and stories from travelers are filling my heart during the wait.
Our pursuit for our son is so very much like how our Savior pursues us.
Our baby has been sick, in the hospital…and then “home” on meds. There have been more health concerns. Ambiguous test results. Uncertain diagnosis. And each time we receive a little slice of medical information we are asked to sign a document that states we intend to continue our pursuit of our son. And we will. Because God chose him for our family and somehow He planted a love so deep in our hearts for this little man on another continent. And isn’t it AMAZING that God pursues us? When we are sick, forgotten, dirty, humbled, and worn out…He takes us in and loves us unconditionally.
Trust is hard. The mommy in me wants to jump on a plane and cuddle my son back to health. But I’m going to trust that God will hold Daniel in His arms tonight when I can not. And then I”m going to wake up tomorrow morning…and I’m going to trust again. And when I fail miserably (because I will)…I’m going to do it again…and again. And again.
The courts are no longer issuing court dates for the fall until they re-open in October. We are hoping and praying for a court date in early November so that we can (possibly) be home by the end of the year. Will you pray that with us?
And will you pray for Daniel’s health? That he will gain weight steadily and be able to fight off infection. That he will continue to grow strong.
SO thankful for a God who is relentless in His love for our son!
Thinking of you….look at that sweet little hand. Oh my.
Praying not only for strength for you, but also health and healing for Daniel. Also praying for a court date when the courts open back up at the end of September! Take care and keep trusting in Him!
We lay in bed with Sophia every night and we pray for that sweet little boy on the other side of the world who is waiting for his forever family. We hope, too, that your court date comes SOON and that your special boy grows stronger every day!!!
Praying hard for that sweet little boy and for you! Trusting in God’s perfect timing…ever so impatiently
praying for you and for daniel. this part of the wait has got to be the hardest, especially when your little guy is sick
if there’s one the we know…. we know HH is good at getting them to gain weight! praying they’re successful w/daniel too!
What a precious little hand! I can only imagine how hard this is for you. Daniel and the rest of your family are in my prayers.
I will be here for you…to remind you to pray, to trust God when it seems impossible, to feed you m&m’s and to cry with you. Isn’t that what sisters are for? I love you!
Thinking of your little boy and sending lots of prayers his way (and your way, too!)!!!!!!! Keep staying strong!!!!
OH I’m praying Jenn. I remembering having to sign those papers on every new doctor visit for ITY. My heart LONGED to be there. My heart aches all over again reading this and remembering what it was like. I understand friend. We need to talk darlin’…call me any time! Love you and praying for you and your precious Daniel.
Beautiful post. It amazes me the parallels between adoption and how the Lord works in our lives. And to answer your quesiton…..YES! I will pray along with you!
Prayers to you and your family and this little one.
it is SO hard, but God is holding Daniel in His arms. i pray that you all will have him back home before Christmas. i pray that as you wait God will be your portion and your cup & satisfy you daily.
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