So I have to confess that I have been anxious and impatient lately about our adoption situation. It was so exciting to send our papers off to Washington DC (from there they will be sent to Ethiopia) but now that they are out of our hands I no longer have any control over what happens to them. It's possible that we could get a referral in as little as 2 months or it could take up to a year. Not knowing what will happen in this next year is tough. My desire to be a mom has been so strong lately and so I find myself being anxious and distracted.
I read Ecclesiastes 3 last night and it really hit home for me :
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven...."
I know God is in control and this adoption is all about Him, not me. I need to stop wishing for the future and remember to enjoy the present. In life it is easy to desire to be in the next stage. For example: when I was single, I wanted to be dating someone; when I was dating someone seriously, then I wanted to be engaged; when I was engaged I longed to be married; now that I am married I want kids. Some anticipation of these exciting things is good, but I need to remember to take advantage of the stage I am in right now.
Thanks again for your prayers and support. We will keep you posted and let you know when our papers have landed in Ethiopia.
2 comments:
Just wanted to say hi :) Im working with Bethany on an ET adoption too! But I won't have my dossier in for awhile - Im hoping March. But we'll see. Have you ever gone to the Bethany Boards? (via the Bethany website) There is an Ethiopian board started. Not too much action yet. But it would be good to have another poster!
Hello there! Saw your blog from the Bethany board; I remember those feelings you are describing very well... I was a lot more anxious while waiting for our first child; this time I feel much more relaxed... we'll see how it goes as we get further along in the process though! Glad have you join us!
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