Not much today. I think Tony and I are a little calmer.....at least for the moment. Our Parent Co-ordinator wrote a comforting email to us today, set up an appointment to call us next Tuesday at 2 p.m. and assured us that she will hold our hands every step of the way. She said, "once you talk with me, you will feel great!" I had to smile and again, I am so impressed with our agency. That is huge and I am grateful for God leading us to just the right one. I remember back in March, thinking I was sending for an information packet, and instead I received a warm, personal email. If that hadn't happened, I wonder if we would have pursued anything beyond that point. But I am sure God had it all planned out...and would have found another way to reach our hearts, had we not responded.
Who would have thought that at 49 years old, and during the midst of emptying out our nest, we would also be re-filling it? This is crazy!!! Crazy, exciting, overwhelming, and way bigger than us. WAY bigger then us!
And that is it for today........We are holding on to the promise that He will work out all the details according to His purpose and in His perfect time.
Just remember...you'll go through these ups and downs throughout the entire process. But just continue to lean on the One who knows everything that's going on, and you'll be just fine.
ReplyDeleteI truly believe all the emotions and ups and downs are just part of God's refining process in our lives. It's not easy, but it definitely makes us depend on HIM and not on ourselves.
And your adoption coordinator will definitely put your fears at ease. You'll feel better after talking with her (although, if it's Alla, I will warn you that she is sometimes hard to understand on the phone. Her accent is still quite strong!). And I'm here for you guys as well. So feel free to call or email with other questions. : )