I have been thinking about faith a lot lately. I truly believe that my faith in God's plan for me has helped me remain sane the last 4+ years. That and my amazing friends and family who have been supportive throughout this journey. I have my days when I lose faith briefly but seem to return to this eerie sort of calm quickly. It almost feels like I'm surrounded by an invisible shield or bubble - a protective layer made of prayers, well-wishes and love. Perhaps it is an angel laying their hand on my shoulder silently assuring me that it will be alright. Thanks to you, my friends and family, for helping me keep the faith. I truly appreciate it. Thanks to Sophie's "sisters" who keep her in their prayers. You touch my heart.
I've got a few more months before I am matched with Sophie - whoever she is. I wonder if she has been born and think that she probably has. I wonder how we will be alike and how we will be different. Will she be an artist? A musician? A scholar? An athlete? I can't wait to watch her grow and learn all about her and learn more about myself. I can't wait to share my love for a child I don't even know yet with that child when we come together as family.
It is God's plan as to when the invisible red string connecting us will tighten. China hasn't sent out referrals since the end of August and there has been discussion as to when the next batch will be sent. Will it be next week since they should be back from their week long national holiday? Will it be at the end of the month like it normally tends to be? Did they get through more than the rumored 5 days of dossiers? If they did, it means that there are 28 more days of login dates until my LID of 4/27. I'm inching closer but there are too many factors in place to estimate with any accuracy when I would get my referral. I had been thinking April but it will depend on what happens this batch and the next batch and well, all of the batches after that frankly.
I'm keeping the faith!
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2 comments:
Amen... keep that faith! I know that Tate was meant for me. She is such the sweet spirit I was feeling when I decided to adopt. Soon you will be holding your daughter and this long wait will be just a memory.
Nice to meet you in MSP!!
Lisa and Tate
A wise friend said this to me recently, "Peace doesn't come from knowing all the answers, it comes when we trust that God has all the answers". Keep hanging in there my friend, He knows the exact date you and Sophie will become mom and daughter and I am so excited for that moment. Thank you for the reminder to "keep the faith"!!
Karis
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