Waiting STINKS! Like, really-REALLY stinks!
We are at day 42 of our "LOA" wait. We are currently "In Translation" and have been the last 41 days. Yesterday a fellow adoptive mama moved to "OOT" (out of translation) and she is at day... wait for it.... 8. EIGHT! There's no rhyme or reason to how China does things or. Basically her Dossier ended up on the top of a pile on someones desk. Our Dossier... apparently on the bottom. It's hard to rejoice with my fellow mama's when China shakes up the line. Nevertheless... I'm thrilled for her and frustrated with the process for sure.
I was complaining to Rob yesterday told him "See, she prayed for a fast process and she's getting it, what's wrong with my prayers?"... he just smiled and asked "What did you pray though? Did you pray for a fast process or for God's timing?"... and he's right again folks. That's one of the many reasons I adore my sweet husband, he always points me back to God. God's timing is exactly what I prayed and while I despise the wait and want to hold my son and love on him... I want it in HIS time, not mine. Another friend reminded me how silly (my words, not hers) my "bad mood" was by pointing out that if I hadn't seen my adoptive mama friend's movement in the process.. I'd still be happy and waiting in line like the rest of the mama's... and she was right. I would be. Lesson learned... I hope. :-)
So... now that I've been reminded and learned a lesson... I'll be changing my prayers to "A speedy process" and less God's will mumbo jumbo. I'M KIDDING! HAHA
However he orchestrates it is OK by me. (please remind me of them if you see me whining on Facebook or in person ;-)) Our last trip was perfect in every way down to our travel group and guides.
In all seriousness, please continue to pray for God to prepare Henry's heart for becoming a Taylor and pray for our hearts to be ready as well. Pray for the girls and their feelings of security in our love for them and that they will feel blessed, not threatened, by another little one.
By God's Grace,
Jenn
