I woke up this morning at 4:00 am and stayed awake for 30-45 minutes....the time I was awake, my brain was just going....and this was what I was thinking (well, at least one of the things)...as we have been walking the streets of this beautiful city, with all of its differences, the thing that stands out to me most is that there is no Jesus, so as I walk, I have just whispered his name over and over and over...that the people here would somehow know him and his peace and just the sweetness of the mention of His name. My sweet savior planted a seed in my heart, at the center of my soul while he knit me in my mother's womb...over my life, it was there all along and then, in 2007-2008, he began to work the soil and water the seed and the seed began to grow..it has grown and grown...within the next 24 hours or so, this seed that was planted will be cultivated and I will hold my sweet Alice in my arms......I just can't wait until that moment and know that He has known that moment all my days until now. Pray for us as we head to Guangzhou and get settled in to recieve Alice....we have enjoyed our time here so much and cannot wait to see what the next 2 weeks hold...thank you friends for loving and praying for us. God is soo good:)
So beautifully put Jennifer...praying for you all and for tomorrow...tears...and hugs to you:)
ReplyDeleteI love what God has done and will continue to do through you...what a blessing you are to me Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteI had this same overwhelming feeling when we were in China. It is the culmination of so much prayer, so much faith, so much planning. The realization that our Lord is totally sovereign, that He has worked all things to our good is a sweet revelation. I am thrilled for you and can't wait for tomorrow. You will enjoy Guangzhou and Rebecca and Lily.
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To say we are excited for you is an understatement. I think of you guys often & am so glad that Charlie has embraced his experience (one he will ALWAYS remember). You will feel safe at the WS. (probably you are already there). We are praying for you guys & can't WAIT for GOTCHA tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI love your sweet spirit. We are praying and praying for you as you make your way to Guangzhou and to your precious Alice.
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Monica
Jennifer- you couldn't have said it better! I remember well that feeling too of knowing tha tGod has known this moment your whole life. It is amazing and I cannot wait to see sweet Alice in your arms. Enjoy Guangzhou- Rebecca and Lily are awesome!! I hope the next pictures I see include Alice!!
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