May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ~Romans 15:13
Our Adoption Timeline
6/1/10 Mailed application to BAAS
6/6/10 Accepted into SN program
We have just passed the one year anniversary of the day God provided the initial agency application fee and we were convinced that it was His timing to start the adoption ball rolling. Just a few months into the document gathering the mountains that had been in our path evolved into an entire mountain range and we were unable to proceed. What I had hoped would only be a few months "on hold" evolved into many more. All our documents have expired. China has new rules that will make the process more difficult and more expensive (no Hague HS agency anywhere near us). But He will complete what He has started- all in His perfect timing.
I love the words in the bridge:
When we cannot see you moving When it seems the dark has won May you find us still believing That you want this more than us You will finish what you started And your plans for us are good Help us cling to what you promised You are faithful, You are sure
And I just love what Cindy says on her music website about about her song:
"I pray as you watch this video of families that God has brought together from across the globe you are filled with awe and wonder at the mighty hand of God. I pray you are encouraged and your faith is increased as you see what great things he has done. I pray you are reminded of His faithfulness to see this through. And most importantly, that you know deeply that any good thought/prayer/love in you for your waiting child comes straight from the heart of the One True God."
Thanks for posting that!! Loving the encouragement and especially the quote you pointed out: "... that you know deeply that any good thought/prayer/love in you for your waiting child comes straight from the heart of the One True God." That leaves me with so much hope that this ember that burns in me isn't something that I made up ... but a seed planted in me from God about something He will bring to bloom in time. So hopeful for your family and that the mountains move and your path moves forward!
I know some of those kids!! LOVE it!! Love seeing God setting the lonely in families like yours!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting that!! Loving the encouragement and especially the quote you pointed out: "... that you know deeply that any good thought/prayer/love in you for your waiting child comes straight from the heart of the One True God."
ReplyDeleteThat leaves me with so much hope that this ember that burns in me isn't something that I made up ... but a seed planted in me from God about something He will bring to bloom in time.
So hopeful for your family and that the mountains move and your path moves forward!