One year ago today, we woke up after only a couple of hours of sleep, gathered our things and headed to Huntsville to board a plane...a plane ride to a place where our lives would change forever. So many fears and anxieties, and at the same time, peace. I can remember not knowing what to expect...what would China be like, would she like us, what if she didn't sleep, how would I make it for 19 days without Max and Lucy...my heart was hurting and so full all at the same time.
Here we go on the ride of our lives.....
My, how hindsight feels....all the fears seem so silly now, all of the what if's seem like no-brainers...if only we could trust God when He calls us with the same confidence we feel in hindsight...but I guess that wouldn't really be faith.
Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
If God is calling YOU to adopt (or calling you to anything else for that matter)...trust Him. Trust his character...look back at your life and see how faithful He has been...He will not leave you hanging...Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous, DO NOT be afraid..for the Lord, your God, is with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you"
Guangdong Time
I remember this picture. I remember being so excited and nervous for you guys....and myself. It was like a preview for me for what it was going to be like for us. I had no one at the time to reference or ask advice from. I felt like I was a part of your journey. I cried many a night reading your posts. :)
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