I Love My GOD!

Adoption is a huge leap of faith. It is a road that is paved with faith-building, character-changing adventures. It is not easy.

One thing I've learned is adoption is a sure way to see the hand of God.

Truly.

From the very day that I first laid eyes on Wilson, I have seen God move. He moved in my heart. He moved in the heart of my husband. He moved in the hearts of family members. He moved doctors appointments. He moved paperwork. He moved money. He moved mountains.

He even moved in the hearts of total strangers.

I have been brought to tears by the generosity of God's people. I've seen God raise $20,000 in two days for other orphans. That doesn't surprise me. But somehow, I didn't think I would be one of the ones. I didn't ever think of how our Family Sponsorship grant would go up a little at a time over several months because God moved others to donate to Wilson's ransom. I had no doubt that He could do it. But when the proof is right in front of you, it's awe inspiring.

A total stranger, a blog friend of my sister's, decided the moment she heard of our adoption that she wanted to raise money for Wilson. She started selling off books from her substantial library to help us bring Wilson home. And today, after giving of her time and energy for several months, she donated $500 to our grant. I am so humbled.

I am also humbled by all the prayers going up on our behalf. I have been more than a little down. Yesterday, after questioning why I had no energy, no desire to get anything accomplished, I realized I was depressed. Very low.

But then, our home study update arrived in the mail. I rushed to FedEx to send it to USCIS. When I got back in the car, I broke down. I cried and told God how much I love Wilson. I begged him to give me the strength I need to bide my time until our court date. I asked him why it had to be so hard. I am completely at the mercy of the "system" even though in my heart I have a child on the other side of the world who needs me. I would do ANYTHING to save him.

Guess what? God reminded me of the lost lamb. The shepherd will leave the flock to rescue the ONE that is missing. That's the journey we're on. We are on a mission to rescue ONE of God's little lambs.

Oh and this morning I woke up in PEACE. I knew it was the peace of God. I knew it was an answer to prayer. And I know that you have been praying for me. Thank you. I am so blessed!