It's a hurry up and wait kind of thing. It is maddening and painful and gut-wrenching. It is two steps forward and three steps back all the time. I can't lie to you and tell you I am being patient and understanding, ever allowing God to do His thing while I sit and pray fervently the whole day through knowing that His timing is best.
Nope. That is just not the reality.
To be honest, I mostly lie awake at night and in that moment in between awake and sleep, when my heart almost physically hurts, I strongly consider buying a plane ticket and just going to the Congo myself (because when you're brain is half asleep this seems like a reasonable idea). Or I want to email our agent every single day asking her what the flippin hold up is and what I can do to speed things along. Or I may or may not want to throw something very heavy at my dear sweet husband if he says "just be patient" one more time.
Honestly? I'm tired of waiting. I'm tired of being patient. Yes, I KNOW in my head AND my heart that God is working. He is working in me and Mitch and in our child. I know that His timing is perfect. I don't doubt His sovereignty in this situation one tiny bit.
But, sometimes (as in this morning, in my living room) I scream "I AM TIRED OF WAITING!!!" (and then perhaps start to slam things around and act unkind to the people closest to me). Because well, I'm human. I want that child in our family so badly. I want him/her here making messes and getting boo boos and waking me up at night. I want to look in my rearview mirror and see four little faces. I want my dad to get to be a part of this child's life. I want the waiting and the paperwork and the emailing and the forms and the blah blah blah to END. Is that really SOOO much to ask?! Ugh.
Anyway, just one of those days. (bear with me...I'm sure I will have many more)
Basic update: we are waiting (or did you get that part already?) for a referral. waiting. waiting.
BUT.....I have some other REALLY great news. I mean REALLY great.
My precious longtime forever friend Kyle has made the big decision to adopt!! Yippee!!
Kyle and her husband Todd have had adoption and foster care on their hearts for a very long time, long before me. They have been foster parents for several different kids and were just beginning to take some steps towards adopting domestically. Just recently though, God spoke to them about one specific precious girl from the Ukraine that they saw and they have been obedient and are seeking her out and working on the paperwork to adopt her!!
I wish so much I could tell this whole story to you, but alas...it is not my story to tell. But I can say that I am overjoyed that in some little way, our stories intertwine. Even though losing our first referral was so sad for us, God used that and turned it into something beautiful for them (long story...). I love that God does that. He turns our sorrow into joy (Psalm 30:11) and reminds us that He is FOR adoption.
Maybe at some point my super private (annoyingly so) friend Kyle will tell the whole story...but until then, this is the deal:
The proces will move quickly for them and they still need quite a bit of money. The child they are adopting is older and is in limbo between an orphanage (yuck) and an institution (even worse). Time is of the essence. They are hoping to travel by the first of the year. Travel is expensive.
So....they need your help and this is how you can do it.....
Kyle is an uber-talented seamstress who makes deliciously cute upcycled dresses.
Like THESE!!!!
{WHOOP!! ADORABLE!!!}
{Less adorable}
{I mean really??? Party Animal? Yes please.}
Aren't they great? Doesn't your daughter need one? Or niece? Or granddaughter? Or co-worker's neighbor's cousin need one? Yes. I do believe they do.
Kyle is selling these one of a kind handmade dresses to help raise money, so BUY ONE!! Or TEN!!
Her prices are crazy reasonable, so add a little (or ALOT) to the total! Help bring that precious girl HOME! She needs a family, and the Montalbos want to be that family. Your little girl will look precious in her new dress AND you will help the Montalbos bring their daughter home!
Click the link (Gnu Creation...how cute is that?) to get the goods and help them fund their adoption!
God is on the move for adoption people! Be a part of it!
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