Waiting to Travel!

Everything is done. All of the paperwork is finished. And now . . . we wait. We simply need to receive the news that we can travel to China. We are so very close. Little Joy, we can hardly wait to see you and wrap you up in our loving arms. We know that God has already chosen the date. He planned it before the beginning of time.

Last week each of the kids wrote a letter to Joy to tell her of their feelings right before she joins our family. It was so sweet to read what they each wrote, and I know that their heartfelt words will be treasured in Joy's heart when she is old enough to read them.

I have definitely been "nesting". Joy's bed is made, her clothes hang in the closet, her toys are put away, and our hearts are ready! It seems like such a long time ago that we saw her sweet face for the very first time.

That little baby is now three and a half! It often pains my heart to not have been there for so many milestones. Yet, now is exactly the time that God has planned. I rest in that. God has used this waiting time in incredible ways. I have learned to trust Him like never before! And I know that He is a Father to the fatherless. An orphan no longer . . . she is a daughter!!

"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart; and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6