Showing posts with label waiting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label waiting. Show all posts

Friday, March 18, 2011

The makings of a very good day...

Here are some things that made this day a very, very good day...

It was warm and sunny. I think spring is here!

Kyle and the boys enjoyed a "boys' day"...full of fishing, playing catch and shooting their very own Red Ryder BB gun. Both Joshua and Evan have declared that today was "the best day".

I cleaned out the fridge.

Olivia had her first play date away from home.

I started studying the book of Isaiah.

After her play date, Olivia and I enjoyed some girl time shopping for summer sandals. I chose something neutral. She chose hot pink with a giant flower. She won.

And I started making summer travel plans. 

Can you guess where I'm going? I'll give you a few hints...


I'll need this...
Passport Pictures, Images and Photos

Getting to my destination will require a LONG ride in one of these...
FLY BYE Pictures, Images and Photos

It will be hard, but I'll be leaving these sweet little ones behind...


and spending a lot of time with precious little ones like these...

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I know, I know...my hints practically gave it away!

I'm going on a mission trip to Ethiopia where I'll visit, serve and love orphans!! There are still a few details to be worked out, but I submitted my application today and I'm trusting that God will take care of everything.

And that's all I've got for tonight. I'm going to end this very good day with a very good night's sleep!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

While I'm waiting...

I have cried many tears this morning. Letting go of my own plans...my own timeline...is not easy. It's difficult and painful. 

So as I let go of what I thought I knew, I'm holding on to what I know for sure.

I know...
God called us to adopt a child from Ethiopia.
He is in control.
His timing is perfect.
His word commands me to wait for him.


Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Psalm 27:14

And through tearful, tender moments with God today, I'm beginning to see that He has plans for us even as we wait.

The lyrics below share my heart better than anything I could ever write.

While I'm Waiting 
by John Waller

I'm waiting 
I'm waiting on You, Lord 
And I am hopeful 
I'm waiting on You, Lord 
Though it is painful 
But patiently, I will wait 

I will move ahead, bold and confident 
Taking every step in obedience 
While I'm waiting 
I will serve You 
While I'm waiting 
I will worship 
While I'm waiting 
I will not faint 
I'll be running the race 
Even while I wait 

I'm waiting 
I'm waiting on You, Lord 
And I am peaceful 
I'm waiting on You, Lord 
Though it's not easy 
But faithfully, I will wait 
Yes, I will wait 
I will serve You while I'm waiting 
I will worship while I'm waiting 
I will serve You while I'm waiting 
I will worship while I'm waiting 
I will serve you while I'm waiting 
I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord