I try so hard to be patient and wait for God's timing. I really do. But when family after family who started the adoption process months after we did are traveling to meet kids and getting court dates, I rejoice with them, and then it sinks in again that we are still waiting. And I cry, and I get mad that we can't seem to get moving. I wonder if our agency is the problem, and then I wonder if we are the problem. And then I remember that God will make it happen when He is ready, and I try to calm back down.
I did learn today that one family we've followed since they began the adoption process this spring received their invitation this week to go to Russia and meet their little girl. Not only was I thrilled for them, I was also encouraged that they were registered on Sept. 10th and leave for Russia on Sept. 22nd.....only 12 days!!! PLEASE GOD! PLEASE DO THE SAME FOR US! AND SOON!
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Yeah for this family!!! I can totally relate with the feelings your expressed. Yes, we are all happy to hear good news for other families, but their is always that little part of jealousy or the question... why them and not us.
I had these feelings this morning, but like always they have gone away. Hang in there, your time will come soon.
Aww, are you talking about me? I'm so sorry ... I hate to make anyone sad! I know it is SO hard to wait wait wait. Even with our agency being suspended and having to switch agencies, things have seemed to go smoothly for us, but remember we are adopting a child with Down syndrome, so that sort of leaves the wait out. I think it makes things go faster, honestly. I'm PRAYING hard that you get there soon!
Dear, sweet friends,
THANK YOU both so much for your prayers and encouragement! Please know that I am absolutely thrilled for both of you. I do not feel a single ounce of resentment that your babies will be coming home soon. I get such joy from knowing that another child (or children!) is joining a family. It brings me hope to know that it really does happen! It's just been a really long year and a half, loving D & K from afar and missing out on such important times in their lives. The teen years are tough enough under the best circumstances.
I feel like I know you both and hope that someday we will be able to meet. You are blessings to me!
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