BUILDING THE BLOCKS...: Reluctant Husband Syndrome Part 2

BUILDING THE BLOCKS...: Reluctant Husband Syndrome Part 2

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adoption provision

Linny from a place called simplicity posted today about remembering ways the Lord provided during your adoption journey. Here is one of the stories about the Lords faithfulness to us.

Last year during our wait to adopt our daughter Ela from Ethiopia, I had prayed that the Lord would provide a babysitter. One that could handle 6 kids and be okay with six year old with a clubbed foot that didn't know any English.

Soon after I prayed, I went to the Christian college across the street with my kids, my good friend and her Ethiopian twins. As we were eating ice cream with the kids a college student approached us. She asked my friend if her boys were from Ethiopia. As we continued to talk, I found out this sweet college student had been to the same area in Ethiopia that our daughter was waiting for us in. She mentioned that her parents would be there on a missions trip again that fall. They were visiting some Ethiopian friends that started a Christian orphanage. This new friend let her parents know about our daughter. Her mom contacted me and wanted to go visit Ela and bring her a letter from us! I was so amazed with how personal the Lord's provision was. Not only did he provide a babysitter, he provided for Ela way over there in Ethiopia.

The other amazing thing about this story is that we are now in process to adopt a 9 yr old boy. He is from the orphanage that our babysitters family visits. They know this little boy! Our amazing Lord is still providing from that little prayer way back!

Busy Summer!

We took a 16 hour trip to Hilton Head. The kids loved the beach! We visited Mikes family in Atlanta and Ela met her relatives for the first time. Mikes twin brother and his wife are adopting special needs infant boy named Valor from Ethiopia. Their blog is to the right on my blog list under AllLove. They are fundraising to bring him home. Visit their blog and read their story ! You can also chip in if you feel called to :)
Gabriel Lane turned 8!

We had a great summer. So many firsts for Ela! In July we took the train into Chicago and went to court to re adopt Ela. We had to be there at 8 am!

The Nhams

The Nhams came into our lives about 5 years ago. They came at a time when I was in need of serving and getting my little world expanded. It started one day at the nail salon. Lee was giving me a pedicure (not fun to admit). I could feel my heart drawn to her. We began talking and she shared that she had just moved here from Atlanta. She had two kids the same ages as our two oldest, and they would be going to the same elementary school as our kids. I told her about a basketball program that would be starting in the winter at our church.

A week later I decided to drop off the brochure about the program. I wasn't sure how she would respond, I just met her and thought she might think I am a little strange. Little did I know that God would turn this small gesture into a 5 year relationship!

I was in need of this relationship. I was living the suburban life. One that can consist of signing your kids up for every activity and catering to their every need. I decided that I would not sign my kids up for anything Christian unless they brought a non-believing friend. David and Christine were the gifts we needed. We were able to bless them with the gift of Christian teaching from the Church, and fellowship from the body of Christ.

They would spend the night on the weekends and come to church with us. Little did I know at the time, the Lord was preparing us for adopting 2 older kids. We were learning to get uncomfortable and share our space and belongings on a regular basis.

We have been so blessed by this family! They just moved to California. It was a very sad departure. We will miss them so much. Lee asked if I could find a church for them in California. We are trusting the Lord will provide.

" I was a stranger and you welcomed me" Math. 25