If you ask anyone that knows me they would say that I fit into the second catergory. I have been trying to be patient since Mark and I got married four years ago. We knew right away that we wanted to have kids right away, obviously that is not what God had in store for us. That is when I figured out that I did not have the patiences I once thought I did. Once we decided to start the adoption process, I began to pray to God to help me become more patient. It took 4 months 5 days to receive our referral and 3 weeks to receive additional medical information on Yitbarek. Now we are waiting on a court date - how can the courts in Ethiopia not know when they are going to reopen? So now we wait once again God is giving me plenty of oppuntunties to develop my patiences, As I am also waiting for Beth to e-mail me pictures of our two little boys from her recent trip to Ethiopia.
I am grateful that Beth and her family were able to spend time with both my boys. Kaleab was extermly shy and timid would not go near them. My poor little boy, the loss that he currently feels is only the beginning. I can not imagine what is going through is little mind. From his referral pictures I could tell he was shy, scared and sad - I wish I could just hold him in my arms. Also from talking to Beth she said that Yitbarek is a typical little boy, happy, content and interactive. Now if I could just see some more pictures of them.
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I can imagine this could be a really frustrating time for you!! I will be praying for your patience and perseverance to make it through this time of waiting- I hope you get to go hug those boys soon!
Patience has never been one of my strong suits either, so I can completely relate! I will be praying for you.
I understand exactly what you are saying. It is so hard for me to understand Africa's concept of time. How can they not know when court re-opens??? Don't they understand that there are parents around the world that are waiting for their kiddos?
From our car ride to Detroit, I think it was obvious that I'm not a patient person...I will keep praying for you, though!
Does God call only the inpatient to adopt?!?!? I am beginning to think so as we all seem to have that in common. Or is it just our maternal need to hold, rock and care for our children? Anyway Wendy, I will pray for courts to reopen quickly and your court date. I am not sure once I get the "call" it is going to get any easier. Man, God has a lot of work to do on me!! Hope to see all my understanding "sisters" soon!
Oh, yes, I suppose patience is key to survival during this part of the process! I'm so glad Beth & her family were able to see your boys and take pictures, even though you don't have them yet. What a blessing to have a small insight into their personalities. :)
by the way...
good job on adding so much stuff to your blog! It looks really good~
Oh Wendy...I can tell how much you love your sons already! You are going to be a fantastic mom! I'll be thinking of you as the wait continues. By the way, have a super adoption shower next week...can't wait to see photos or hear about all the fun stuff you get for your boys!
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