Time to go & a Time to wait!

Monday morning came and we had to pack Sasha up and get him ready to go back. We were all feeling the sadness. As the driver left, we walked back in the apartment and everyone was quiet. James and I were fighting back the tears, while Meiki and Jaid tried to consul us. They would say, "It's going to be ok, we will see him again soon and he'll get to come home with us!" Of course not really understanding the process. Yet, now as I write I am reminded to stop and think, to have faith as a child is to trust without worry! Oops...forgive me Lord, I messed up again.

My first response was, "It's just not fair-The system that is!" We want our son to come home with us, but with all the news we received about the process and how either some people don't want to do the work, or it's to complicated or the fact that it is just flat not getting done, we were devastated. Of course we couldn't have anything easy. We are being told at least a year! 

Therefore, we are praying our little hearts out that something miraculous will happen to advance this process quickly for his sake and ours. Now I must ask myself, what was I thinking?We serve a Great God who knows all things and has a good plan for each of us. And though, we may not understand, by faith we can trust He will work all things out for our good for those who love Him. He is in Control!

We will have Sasha for part of the summer, yet still unsure of the dates at this point. Our hope is to have him for the long summer break June to August, but if the people on his behalf do not get their job done for him we will only to get him for the short break, which is in August. 

We will press on and press in through faith, prayer and diligence as we seek to bring home the son that God has delivered to us. Now, is a time of labor. Soon will come the delivery, when all this waiting will be just a memory. Our son will be home with us and the life journey will continue as we grow together. 

For this I am grateful, not because all things should go our way, nor that it will be easy, but for the privilege of walking this path in faith knowing that we have been chosen for such a time as this for a purpose beyond ourselves and an opportunity to grow in faith, wisdom and stature. I pray for wisdom, strength, protection and perfect provision along the way!