Monday, March 5, 2012

Praying About International Adoption

Well, this Blog may come together like a puzzle - one of those puzzles that sits out on a table and comes together a little here & a little there.  It's almost time to go pick the kids up from school, so not much time to write today. :) 

This morning, i just couldn't get this song out of my head:  "On Christ the Solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand....all other ground is sinking sand."  I began to think about all the times I felt I was falling into that pit of sinking sand.  So many times I tried to get out on my own, and all the while God was calling out - "Stand upon Me".  Journeying through this life, on our own strength, gets exhausting, and on our own strength, we so easily slip into those sinking sands. 

I hope that just sharing my journey will help women, young and old, find encouragement and even some laughs at times. 

Spence and I are in full time youth ministry and  praying through the possibility of International Adoption.  This is something that has been on my heart for many years (even before the birth of our three).  It's one of those things I just cant seem to shake.  It's on my mind all of the time.  I sit at our dinner table and picture a fourth child in our empty chair.  I look in my rear view mirror and can see her smiling face.  I randomly run into people at the grocery store, and before I know it, our conversation has led to the topic of adoption. 

So, in this time, I'm standing on the Rock.  I understand fully that this may be a VERY long journey, before we ever get to meet that precious smiling face.  Until then, I hope to meet many sweet women and hear of your journeys as well! 

10 comments:

  1. When you can't shake it, you know it's the will of God! Keep praying for God's discernment and timing, and His purpose and will in all of this waiting will prevail. Praying with you sister!

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    1. So Proud of you!! You are so brave. Praying for you on your mission trip! And thank you so much for praying for us!!!

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  2. Leah! This is beautiful! I have some dear friends in Ethiopia right now bringing home the daughter they've been waiting for for two years. Today was the first time they could post pictures of her face and I just cried, it's so beautiful! Praying for you guys that God gives clear direction!

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    1. Amy, you are such an encourager! Thank you my sweet friend! I have been following your friends blog, and it has opened my eyes to so many things. Such precious pictures and I love her authenticity in EVERY aspect of International Adoption!

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  3. Oh my goodness! I'm never on Facebook!!!! But today I hopped on to respond to a friend & saw your post. Had no idea you were blogging! I have a heart for international adoption as well. There are days I feel the Lord is there & days I feel the door shutting. Would absolutely love to do it. Praying for you!
    Amy

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    1. Amy, isn't God just amazing?! I am so very thankful he placed precious Sophie in our class this year and that we have finally been able to connect. Thank you VERY much for your prayers! I am lifting you up right now!

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  4. Prayers for your journey on adoption! I am so guilty of being in that sand and not letting God help get me out! Btw blogging has been on my heart for then past few months and you and Angela are inspiring me to persue! Not that I would have anything as interesting to say lol

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    1. Stephanie, thank you so very much for your prayers! When need them!!!! Please let me know your blog name if you decide to start:)

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  5. Leah, I'm excited to find your blog! I am a fellow blogger, too! A while ago, our little one, Ava Grace, attended East Side preschool. Remember her? :)

    I look forward to reading your journey and keeping up...we are now in Texas (my husband is a pastor) and I stay home with our kids.

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    1. Leslie, there is NO way I could forget precious Ava Grace!!! She has gotten so big and I really do miss her! I grew up in Texas. Are you liking it so far? I know you must be loving staying home with your girls!

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