Sunday, May 17, 2009

Waiting

Waiting...if you were to look up the word in the dictionary, you'd find a picture of Jamee and I...seriously!

We still can't give out details...but as you know we've been matched and are just waiting for one more step to be finalized. However, the timeline is beyond our control (shock shock!). I'm learning we've never "had control" of any of these things. It's funny: our concept of being in 'control.' The best way to be in control is to realize you're not in control, and all you can do is trust the only One who's in control (this being God of course).

Time is out of our control---and so we wait, with anticipation, with anxiety (hard not to be), with hope, with a longing inside to love a child we believe God has and will match us with. Keep praying... We are hoping that around the end of June/early July things will be done...but again, time is not in our hands...:D
Until next time...

7 comments:

~Mrs. JMS~ said...

Many hugs and prayers your way!I hope this happens soon....you both have waited so very long.

My Endo Journey said...

Sending prayers as always!!

Wendy said...

Lots of hugs to you both -- good luck!

Anonymous said...

Started following your blog a few weeks ago...we are a waiting domestic family as well (http://gatesplace.blogspot.com/). I think you are very wise in realizing the best thing you can do is 'not be in control'. But in the meantime...hope! Our thoughts are with you...Katie

Anonymous said...

Waiting...aghgh! We are a waiting family as well(http://gatesplace.blogspot.com/). I am thinking you are very wise in coming to the reality that the best way to be in control is to realize you have no control at all! Sometimes it is hard for non-adoption people to understand this (and is difficult to explain)...but it is so very true. In the meantime, keep the faith and hope alive! Our thoughts are with you - Katie

Janna said...

Praying everything is going well! I know that waiting game is hard, but keep visualizing the day when you will hold your precious child in your arms! Can't wait to hear all about your match! So excited for you guys!!!

-Stephanie- said...

A sweet friend recently reminded me that even the waiting is part of God's plan and that we shouldn't dismiss the waiting time. Such an encouragement to be reminded that God is always at work! I'm praying your wait is almost over. :)