Oh how I LOVE the Lord. My soul delights in Him.
So, here we are in a gorgeous part of Colorado. Enjoying our much-needed family time away. Yes, I was well enough to make the little trip on Friday. I still feel icky-but not near as bad as last week. Ugh-did I tell you that I am so over this stomach thing? Well I am. Done with it.
Anyway.
We’re having the best time. Not because the pace is any slower. How can it possibly be with five energetic kids? But just because we’re together. Just being family. I love that so much. We have no place important to be, and no phones to answer. We can just do whatever we fancy at any given time.
Time to just be.
It was Friday night that I saw him. A very special young boy. As he walked toward us, my heart skipped a few beats. His face was just precious. His walk awkward. His arms uncooperative with the rest of his body. His parent’s faces beamed with the love they had for their sweet son. Amazing.
As I looked at this boy, my heart started beating faster.
“Oh my Father…are you sure about this? Are you sure I too can handle a child with Down Syndrome?”
“I know our lives will never be the same again, Lord…can we even do this? What if we fail horribly?”
As I looked as this angelic boy, I’ll be honest, fear rose in my heart. Fear of failure. Fear of not being able to parent Hailee well. Fear of not falling in love with her as I love my other children.
For a moment…fear gripped my heart.
Connor then turned to me, and as if he could read my thoughts said, “Mom, are you ready for this?”
“Yes, son, if this is what God has for us, we’re ready for it.” Yet inwardly I was really not sure how I felt about it at that given moment.
I went to bed that night with that dear boy on my heart and in my thoughts. “Are you sure, Father?”
Yesterday Anthony took the boys out for some Daddy time. When they returned, Connor came running to find me. He excitedly told me about something amazing that had happened.
While out, the boys had met a young woman. She had a Russian accent and when Anthony inquired about where she was from, she told him that she was from the same country as Hailee. Anthony told her about Hailee and our adoption. She then told him that she was from the exact same city as Hailee. She had lived there most of her life.
Oh my. The boys came and got me and of course I just had to meet Tatiana. She was so encouraging. She whipped out her laptop and showed us heaps of pictures of her city. She told us about her people, her food and gave us some excellent tips for travel.
Coincidence? How many people are there from the exact same city as Hailee in a tiny mountain town in Colorado?
Realistically…all of one.
No such thing as coincidence, friends. Everything passes through the hands of the Amighty God before it gets to us. Everything.
The God of the universe encouraged my heart like you will not believe. He brought a young woman from Hailee’s city across our path just as a sweet confirmation that we are doing His will. All fear I had felt the night before was gone. Any doubt or insecurity, any questioning my ability to parent Hailee…gone!
He used a sweet young lady, and a Down Syndrome boy, to show me that He IS in the middle of our adoption, that we CAN parent a child with Down Syndrome, and that everything is going to be just fine.
My only concern is to pray and trust Him to lead and guide us as we work toward bringing Hailee home.
What an intentional God we serve. I love how He brings peace in troubled times. I love how He calms our thoughts when things seem confusing. I love How He purposefully brings people into our lives as a way of speaking to our hearts and bringing confirmation when we need it most.
How I love the Lord.
I just wrote a post today about divine appointment. I think our posts are divine appointments too!!!!
Oh my goodness, that is a Memorial Box story if I’ve ever heard one.
Isn’t it cool to think God even followed you on vacation to show you what you needed to see. I LOVE it!!!
I’m glad your feeling better.
You must have a such a renewed excitement about getting that dossier together and bringing little Hailee home…not that you weren’t excited before! God’s messages are so sweet!
WOW. AMAZING!! There is simply no explanation for that except, GOD. I LOVE it!!
THANK YOU, JESUS!
Oh, Adeye, why are we so amazed when God grants such divine appointments - 2 in a few days! He gave your heart just what you needed, as He always does. Thank you for His miracles. Isn’t His timing just perfect - always!
Love~
Connie
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that…God is so wonderful! Just when you felt unsure, He reassured! God is GOOD!
You, my friend, will be an excellent parent to Hailee!
Bless your heart. So glad He did. May He continue to lead you down paths of righteousness for His namesake. May He strengthen you as you walk it out and may He carry you when your legs grow weary.
Bless you as you raise your needed funds. God is faithful.
Nice to meet you and your beautiful family.
Kimmie
mama to 7
one homemade and 6 adopted
*and expecting from Ethiopia-a near 12 year old!
God is so good! He gently leads those of us with young. Oh how I love Him!
Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! ;o) Love it when He is so intentional with His signs, and showing His plan to us!
Hey did I tell you my sister in law just moved to Colorado, a little Mountain Town, wonder if you are there with her? ;o)
Blessings
My friend!
What an awesome God we serve!!
I so glad you got the encouragement you needed! Janet
AWESOME!! Thanks for sharing:)
Tara
Amazing and beautiful. I had lots of moments like that while we waited for Lizzie!! Just beautiful!!
Adeye,
What a wonderful testamony of God’s faithfulness and His attention to detail.I am so happy for your confirmation. Do not be dismayed if you need more assurance in the days ahead. God can handle it and He understands.
Lisa
ps-thank you for the continued prayers.
Absolutely! Amen! He is INTENTIONAL! And it give my heart such comfort!
What a loving gift He gave to you! How your heart must be singing!
Love it!
I am so glad that you got away! And what the Lord had in store for you! I needed so much encouragement tonight, encouragement to look and see the Lord at work in some hard spots. Thank you friend, He will give strength beyond measure when you are willing to let Him take over complete control! Praying for you all!
Hugs and prayers,
gayly
Oh Adeye! He loves you so much! What a wonderful God we have! He knows the secret fears of our hearts and He can calm them before we even know they are there if we will trust Him to do so. I am so excited to watch and see how God provides for you and your family, spirit, soul, and body, in the arrival of your new daughter. Hope you have a great time on the rest of your getaway.
Oh how I love our awesome God!!! That is so incredible my friend. I love how He orchestrates His divine messages straight to our hearts. Love you oh so much xoxoxoxoxox
What a wonderful account of our Father’s love for you. Remember, you can do all things through Him who strengthens you.
He has chosen the BEST Mommy and Daddy for Halliee!!
Definately a God thing! So cool!
Oh wow. I am in tears. I LOVE it when God gives us those moments of knowing Him. Knowing His loving arms are within reach at ALL times. Without a doubt, He is confirming your path and He loves you so much that He wants to reassure you along the way!! How AMAZING is that??!! I can’t wait to see this precious little one home with you. Yea God!!!
Wonderful story!
Adeye, That’s just too cool of a God story!! I had a divine confirmation experience this wekend too I just posted about.
Oh, how great is our God!!
~Kelly