Anytime I whine about how we are waiting a whole extra month to travel to China, someone usually reminds me that things happen for a reason. On a good day, I know that God holds it all in the palm of His hand. On a bad day, my response is "yadayadayada" even though I know that He is in control.
Well, today I was granted a bit of perspective. You see, I am a part of about 4 or 5 online adoption communities. And back when we had failed to get a September consulate appointment, there were a handful of families on one of these forums that got September appointments that were opened up after we already had plane tickets. Too late for us to change our plans. I was extremely jealous. One of these families even had MY departure date! How dare she steal my departure date?! (Yes, I was outraged, but I knew it wasn't her fault. I am exaggerating at this point, people.)
Fast forward to yesterday. When this family went to pick up their daughter, they were told that she was in the hospital. Right now this little girl is critically ill, literally fighting for her life. Her new mama and daddy and grandma are at the hospital with her, but because she is so critical they are having trouble doing the leg work that they must do to adopt her and bring her home. The mom does not feel like she is getting good care at this facility and wants her to be moved to a different one, but there isn't much she can do since the little girl isn't legally her daughter yet. I just hurt for this family.
So once again, I am given perspective. Although Kate needs surgery and therapy, she is definitely not in critical condition. And although Kate needs a forever family, a mama and daddy to hold her and tell her that they love her forever, she is with a family who is taking good care of her. This other family needed to be in China RIGHT NOW. We did not. We can wait a month (even though I still don't like it).
Please pray for this little girl and this family. They need God to move in a mighty way. I have posted a link to their blog (in my blog roll on the right) for those of you who are interested in their story. I haven't read the entire blog - just the last few entries. It is called "Room for at Least One More".
3 comments:
Amy,
you dont know me from anyone... but I was in Crossroads @ FBC. I pray for you and Tim everyday. I enjoy reading your blogs and cant wait for your addtion to your family. God has blessed you and Tim and given you an oppertunity to open your hearts and home. I am so happy for you guys that God is blessing you.
God bless and take care in your travles.
Daniel Powers
I'm not sure if I'm commenting because of the great insight in your post or because you commented on one of my posts or because of the scary-flexing guys on your page who command me to do so, but...
Isn't it wonderful when God provides a glimpse into why He does what He does? It's kind of interesting to see how we struggle with the way things are when we long for something different.
We're continuing to pray for you guys. I'm so excited that everything is coming together finally.
Amy,
I am so glad you are sharing this blog. I love staying caught up with all that is happening in your family right now. We are thinking of you and praying for you often.
I am especially thankful you shared little Susannah's story. After reading the entry when things seemed so bleak, I couldn't bear to go back and read more, but what a miracle! I was so blessed by their story.
Take care - we love you guys!
Cynthia
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