Preparing for Judson's arrival has been fun. I painted his room this brilliant blue color and put up a Haitian Tap-Tap on the wall. It looks exactly as I hoped it would. Then today I purchased a car seat at a garage sale. I found a really nice one that I couldn't pass up. The lady who sold it to me has two adoptive children of her own, and I thought that was pretty cool.
I haven't put up a crib yet or done too much shopping for baby stuff because I want to make sure that Judson's actually going to get the medical visa before I do too much. It looks good from what I've been told. And I'm praying for June 15, 2010, but the timing is all in God's hands, and I have peace about that.
These verses from James 1 have been my comfort and strength this week: "...count it all joy to you when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." James 1:2-4
Our Father knows exactly the words of encouragement we need in times of trials. My friends, turn to Him when life gets difficult or worrisome and let Him lead you.
Love Always,
Laurie
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Waiting...
I have never been good at waiting. Waiting my turn...waiting for Christmas...waiting for my husband to propose. I have never been good at these things, and to be honest, I've never really had to wait for anything in my life, at least not like this. God is teaching me something I'm sure of it, even if I don't know exactly what that is.
When we decided to adopt, I knew I'd have to wait a long time, but it is so different to know this and to experience it. Some days I physically ache for my son to come home. I'm sure it wouldn't be like this if I hadn't spent that week with him in Haiti, and yet I'd run all the way to Haiti if I could just to spend an hour holding him, smelling him. I wonder about this mothering thing. Do fathers feel like this too? I know my husband cannot wait for Judson to be home, and yet, he is so much stronger than I am.
Someone said recently that this wait is just like being pregnant, but it's not. If I were pregnant my child would be with me. I keep thinking of Jesus' parable of the lost sheep. The man left the 99 sheep to find the one that was lost. My children here, Rosey and Joey, are safe and with me, but little Judson is in someone else's arms...I hope, but I fear he's lying in a crib alone because there are so many babies in need of love and attention and too few arms to give it.
The Lord is my Deliverer. He is my Rock and my Strength, my ever present Hope in time of need. I cling to this truth and ask the Lord to teach me something, anything during this time of waiting. Change my character...teach me to be more Christ-like, so this time of waiting will not be in vein.
When we decided to adopt, I knew I'd have to wait a long time, but it is so different to know this and to experience it. Some days I physically ache for my son to come home. I'm sure it wouldn't be like this if I hadn't spent that week with him in Haiti, and yet I'd run all the way to Haiti if I could just to spend an hour holding him, smelling him. I wonder about this mothering thing. Do fathers feel like this too? I know my husband cannot wait for Judson to be home, and yet, he is so much stronger than I am.
Someone said recently that this wait is just like being pregnant, but it's not. If I were pregnant my child would be with me. I keep thinking of Jesus' parable of the lost sheep. The man left the 99 sheep to find the one that was lost. My children here, Rosey and Joey, are safe and with me, but little Judson is in someone else's arms...I hope, but I fear he's lying in a crib alone because there are so many babies in need of love and attention and too few arms to give it.
The Lord is my Deliverer. He is my Rock and my Strength, my ever present Hope in time of need. I cling to this truth and ask the Lord to teach me something, anything during this time of waiting. Change my character...teach me to be more Christ-like, so this time of waiting will not be in vein.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Lord show me Your glory
It has been quite awhile since I last gave an update on our medical visa. I have to confess I've been sad and have not trusted God enough in these last few weeks. I've been obsessing and stressing over this whole finding an ENT to do the surgery and finding a doctor to provide Judson's post-op treatment (all of this must be donated for the medical visa), but God is faithful, and in my weakness His glory is revealed. I praise him every day that he doesn't forget me or my family.
Today I can say God has provided both of these physicians, and it wasn't anything I did. I have amazing friends and family who have helped me a great deal, but more than that God has taught me more about his incredible love for us. Thank you Jezi (Jesus in Creole).
Today I'm painting a bedroom for Joey and Judson. Joey is incredibly excited to share a room with his brother, so we are working on pulling that all together. I'm moving forward, knowing that God is in control and that His timing is perfect. This morning I read 2 Samuel 22. In this passage David gives glory to God for all he has done for him. It is a beautiful passage. I encourage you to pull out your Bible and read it. It's a great reminder of how much the Lord loves His people.
Well, my break is over. Time to get back to painting.
Today I can say God has provided both of these physicians, and it wasn't anything I did. I have amazing friends and family who have helped me a great deal, but more than that God has taught me more about his incredible love for us. Thank you Jezi (Jesus in Creole).
Today I'm painting a bedroom for Joey and Judson. Joey is incredibly excited to share a room with his brother, so we are working on pulling that all together. I'm moving forward, knowing that God is in control and that His timing is perfect. This morning I read 2 Samuel 22. In this passage David gives glory to God for all he has done for him. It is a beautiful passage. I encourage you to pull out your Bible and read it. It's a great reminder of how much the Lord loves His people.
Well, my break is over. Time to get back to painting.
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