As we were finishing up dinner tonight the conversation of coarse was about Nathan and the adoption. We were rehashing the updates we have receive the past few weeks and how they were so different from week to week and still we are no where different.
We started thinking back to the beginning of the process and what our mind set was this time last year. It is funny to think about where we were at that point. To think that we thought Nathan would be home by Christmas- HA!! All I can do is laugh! It keeps me sane. We contemplated for months whether or not we would be making a visit trip before our pick up trip. "Should we make a visit trip?" Now that is a funny question!! I can not believe that was ever a conversation between Casey and I. It seems so far away.
God has such different plans than us. Even though it has been extremely painful, stressful and the hardest thing I have ever done and continue to do I am thankful for God's plans. Yes, if our plans would have worked, Nathan would have been home by the age of 6 months and there would be so much that we would have not missed. But we would never have experienced Guatemala the way we have on our,not one, but two visit trips. We have been able to see the beautiful country side of Guatemala where our son is from, see the city where Nathan was born, spend time in the orphanage where he has spent all of his infancy, meet all the precious nannies who have taken care of him, meet all of the other precious children at Eagle's Nest, and spend two weeks with our son that we will never forget, and on top of that my mom and dad has also got to experience this!
We are forever changed because of this experience and this journey. We do things and see things so differently than before. I pray that never changes.
Please continue to pray! We are getting updates, but nothing really to report. The lawyer is working on it, but more importantly God is working on it! Our son is going to come home! I just pray it is so very soon! We are soooo past ready!
10 comments:
It's funny how time changes everything. Praying your baby boy comes home very soon.
It is so good that you can see how the Lord is using these difficult days in your lives.
Praying with you that your son is home forever soon.
That last picture on the blog is so sweet.
those sweet pictures actually brought tears to my eyes!!
Your family is in our every prayer...just keep the faith!! Love you all!!!
I will never forget my trip to Guatemala. It was absolutely the best trip that I have ever been on and I would go back today if I could. This country and it's people will forever remain in my prayers and my heart. I feel blessed to have been able to experience this and also being able to see the nanny place Nathan in my daughter's arms for the very first time is something that I will forever cherish and will never forget. It is funny how God has used this experience to change my heart and mind about foreign missions and even visiting other countries. I loved Guatemala.
I am so ready for our baby boy to come home but I will go back today if you are ready!!!!
Love you all, Mom
The faith that both of you show is truly inspiring and I cannot imagine being able to have that kind of faith; but it makes me realize that this is one area of my life I need to work on. I know without a doubt that your journey is inspiring people around the world and God is definitely being glorified by your journey. We are praying daily for Nathan's journey home. My trip with you guys to Guatemala was one that I will cherish and will never forget. Thank you for allowing me to share that time with the three of you. I love you all three. Poppy
Just wanted to leave you a note to make sure you visit the church's blog comments again : ) My boys' AMAZING preschool teacher is on the trip and she left you a note about Nathan... didn't want you to miss it! love and prayers, Marianne
it's funny how long ago that seems and how you can look back and see God's hand weaving things together.
Hey Guys! We just wanted to say hello and to say that you are in our prayers daily. We know that this journey that God is leading you on is a challange and difficult at times but the reward that God has planned for your family is awesome and worth every minute. Maddie and I love seeing all the pictures of Nathan....he is just a precious gift from God and as a mom I know that you can't wait to have him in your arms forever. We can't wait to see the results of your faithfulness....
Stephanie & Casey
We love ya'll !
Faithfulness....Trusting....Peace ...even when the situation doesn't change. Those are things that we read in scripture about....since we were little children.
You are living it out! Your witness to our family is inspiring. Thank you! We are praying for strength and comfort for you both.
David & Debbie
What a beautiful, beautiful boy. I am praying for you and your family at this moment!
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