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| Someone got a haicut! It makes him look so old. |
Yes. I am coming to get you, Efa. God is Good, always. Thursday night, I was not feeling well, battling a sinus infection that is kicking my tush (as Bella would say) and just sad that another week was coming to a close without being cleared. We saw this boy 5 months ago to the day, we were referred this little boy 9 months ago. He is turning into a little boy right infront of my eyes but through pictures. I could not do my bible study. I could not read scripture. I could not study for Global Health. So I listened to a sermon. One on...when God appears to be absent, inattentive, or uncaring. Just listening to Andy Stanley be able to hand feed me scripture, was a gift. It gave me peace that He had this covered, too. No matter the outcome. No matter the timing. No matter how hard. I knew that but I needed to be reminded and encouraged not to lose heart. This is the scripture Andy Stanley kept coming back to "Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me. Matthew 11:6" I woke up to an email that we cleared. I wish I could say I have not stumble....I did. I had moments of incredible grief for the time we were missing needlessly. I yelled at God and sobbed. But after all the energy expended at each episode, like a child, I would go back and know that He knows best, and that I wanted whatever He wanted. Even if my worst fear (that Efa would not come home to us) was realized, His plan is always bigger and bettter than what I can imagine. My dad once said, God always answers prayers. Always! His answer is...Yes; No, not yet; or No, I have something better in mind. I have no idea and may never know the reason He allowed it to take this long....but I do know His way is not ours.
The other day I was picking up a little gift for a friend in Ethiopia that I have never met. She has worked tirelessly to help bring Efa home. When the lady behind the counter found out why, she said, "I have always wanted to adopt." I shared with her our two adoption stories and ended it with....as hard as adoption has been, it is soooo worth it. My sweet baby boy is coming home!
Be still and know that I am God. Ps 46:10
*sorry for the tired ramblings.
7 comments:
So happy for you and for him!!! Can't wait to meet him!
~Anne
I am so happy for you guys! In a matter of days, your sweet baby boy will be in your arms FOR GOOD!
We are so happy Efa is finally coming home!! We've been praying for him (and you guys) for a LONG time now!!
I am so glad it is over and yet it is just beginning, huh? Godspeed in your travels and bring that boy home!
HURRAH!! Celebrating with you today!! Oh, just overwhelmed with joy for you and your family and little Efa!! Every time I see a star on my blog board that you have a new post, I quickly click on it, holding my breath, hoping that this is the day you have good news and now it IS that day!!!
Just have to comment here, too! So excited that you are finally going!!! (and I was so sad that they cut all the boys' hair-they did all look so old!)
We were disappointed not to be able to say goodbye..We had quite the adventure. We ended up having to ask Genet to take us to the airport because our ride didn't show (was running late). We ended up running to the gate to make the flight! Oy! Robel did GREAT! We thought often of you guys, wondering how Efa was doing! So glad you made it home! I LOVE MY BED!!! haha!
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