Just thought I'd let you all know that we're still alive! Obviously I have not blogged in a VERY long time, but that's just the way things go sometimes.
In some ways I just want to cry when I look at this blank space - waiting for me to fill it with words. It's a reminder that I don't have much to say in the way of our adoption. We do know that there has been some signing of government papers, but we are still waiting for one more hurdle before the light is fully green. We continue to pray that things move ahead soon.
The past few months have probably been some of the toughest through all this waiting - can't really say why - they just have. Not every day is terrible, but the ache doesn't really go away. We're always thinking of our little one and what the next day, month or year might bring.
So, besides that...life keeps ticking along. I am definitely loving the warmer weather and can't wait for summer nights on the deck!
We are also planning for RUN 143 again and are excited to be supporting 2 more families who are on the journey of adoption! What a great event to be a part of! Unfortunately, I will not be running much due to my knees and lack of dedication to my physio exercises. Ian, on the other hand, is training like crazy and will be running the entire 143km again!
That's it for now.
Thanks for the support and prayers.
We are blessed!
Thinking of you! There are points along the "wait journey" where it just is tougher than other points and you don't have to explain why. I know that at times it feels like the world goes on by, the reality is that we are in an age bracket where people have babies and it's normal for a lot of people around me to be having more than 1 child. Though the ache you describe doesn't go away and at times I find myself feeling down and in need of having to remind me of promises in the Word about how His plan for me being very good. Jer 29:11. I know I am not the same person I was 4 years ago. And all of the tough stuff has made me into a better person...though still not perfect. :0)
ReplyDeleteI heard a song and posted it on my blog the other day about how sometimes He calms the storm and other times he calms the child. may you feel loved and calmed by your Heavenly Father as you wait with eager expectation! Hang in there. Sounds like you and Ian are doing good through this tough wait though and that is a good thing to hear.
Good to see an update Heidi, even if it's not the one we are wanting to see....thinking of you guys and hoping our wee ones are with us very soon..
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Heidi,
ReplyDeletePlease know you have our prayers and thoughts as well. The wait is different for everyone and can affect people at different times and ways. It can bite you out of the blue, and that is normal. Take care and hopefully you will have lots to celebrate this year.
I've thought of you guys often as well. I wish there was something I could do, but I know you continue to long for one thing...one person. The wait can be consuming at times and your wit has been excruciatingly painful at times, I'm sure. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
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