Here's a synopsis of our last days. 1) Brian's job continues to look bleak and dives quickly into a dry desert. 2) We get an initial response from the adoption agency, regarding Mei Mei. It's all positive to move forward with her adoption. 3) The realization that the home we have far surpasses our "needs." 4) Reality of the job market in our city.
We have cried and prayed over the next life defining decisions we will have to make concerning our family. As of now, we are praying specific dates and finance amounts in order to confirm staying in Spokane, but have our sights set on moving to be closer to family and begin new in a different market. So many things have pressed us over the past year. The strength built from our trip to China, our faith in trusting God's desire to give us our hearts' desires. Please pray with us on bringing forth God's best for our family. Our Pastor shared that he is "fighting for us." To know that our friends, our supporters, are "fighting" in prayer on our behalf. Wrestling to define what He has for us, is more than we could ever ask for. Ultimately, this may look like God, has failed us. That we have failed ourselves. All the what haves, should have nots, if just, we could have know...well...we are addressed on a need to know basis. Frankly, we just don't need to know...we just need to pray, step in faith, pray some more.
We spoke to our kids about this synopsis, this afternoon, after school. The general shock tore at their security and cojnfidence. Beginning with tears and shock, ending in discussion, the things we will loose, but the things we will gain! Who knows, maybe all this is less about me and my comfort, but more an infomfortatble feeling, this freeing allows an agenda to move where God calls.
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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:6-7
Father,
The worries of each day are ever around our friends. Conflict threatens the peace and resolve they so desperately want, need and seek. Lord, I ask you to be with them during this time of uncertainty. Guard their hearts so that they will be faithful to You, and let the peace of Your presence surround them each and every day.
Amen
~Ken and LA
Hello..I had followed your blog for a while and just popped by for a 'visit'. Wow..so much going on in such a sort amount of time. I will lift your family up in prayer. We have been sponsoring 'Josiah' from PHF for about a year. I have often wondered about whether it would be possible to pursue adopting him ourselves..but knew it wasn't something that would be easly..and plus DH feels our family is complete. Just seeing that little face though..I can picture him in our family. I can only imagine how you must feel having seen MeiMei in the flesh. Comfort and peace to you..
Terri
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