I Guess that God has Other Plans for Us

I e-mailed our agency this afternoon to inquire about the little boy and ask about our chances of adopting him. In the email I received back I was told that he is in critical condition and they suspect that he may have CP. He is not available for adoption. They did not appear too hopeful about our chances of getting a referral by the deadline. I am numb.

Our Miracle Butterfly

A couple of weekends ago, when we were at Jon's grandparents house, Auntie Peg found a pretty striped caterpillar and gave it to Natalie. We put it in a jar to take home. A few days later, it began to shrivel up. Oh NO! It can't die! But NO, it wrapped himself up in a cocoon! We waited and waited, not so patiently until.....this morning Jon noticed that the cocoon was getting transparent, you could see yellow and black through the membrane. He told us to check it often because it was going to hatch today then he left for work.

A few minutes later, Natalie came to me and said "Mommy, a butterfly". "No Honey, the butterfly will come soon, but not yet". "NO MOMMY, BUTTERFLY!!!!!!" I went and looked. She was right! It opened and was in all it's glory. Never doubt a kid.

Presenting Natalie's Butterfly ~




There have been a few 'signs' lately (this caterpillar and then, one of Jon's aquarium plants is getting a flower bud even though that rarely occurs with this type of plant). But I think that this one is really persuasive. Neither Jon nor I have ever had a caterpillar turn to a butterfly. Maybe there are good things about to happen in our family.

Clarification to Prayer Request~

In Vietnam there is a little boy, only a couple months old, that is lying in a hospital bed stricken with pneumonia. IF he can get well soon, IF his medical reports can come back before Septmber 1st, and IF they can get his 'Official' referral letter sent ~~~~~ Then we will be receiving his referral~!

That is what I was asking for in my previous post. I am just so scared and worried for him. But I am secure in knowing that GOD is watching out for him and there are so many people praying for him, too. Get well soon, Tiny Jake, your family already loves you very much.

Begging You for Extra Super-Duper Prayers

I just found out that we are NEXT in line for a referral!!!!!! I am humbly begging for your prayers that we may receive the child that is meant for us.

Babies, Babies, Babies!!!!!!!!

No ~ not ours! Three of my best on-line buddies have recieved their referrals. Teri received hers a few weeks ago (she is with a differant agency). And yesterday, Yash and Kathy (both using our agency and before us in line) received word of their new little baby girls! I am so very, very excited for them that I could bust! I can't wait to see photos of these sweet, tiny babies.

To Those of Us Who Wait~

"But these things I plan won't happen right away.
Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches
when the vision will be fulfilled.
If it seems slow, be patient!
For it will surely take place.
It will not be late by a single day."
Habakkuk 2:3

I hope this brings some peace to all the families waiting, hoping and praying. I know that it has helped me. Thank you Yash.

No News

Have you ever had a stupid song playing inside your head and you just can't get rid of it? Lately, all I can hear is the song "Tell me something good" wah-wah. Does that tell you how old I am? I not only remember disco, I DID disco!

I was told by someone else using our agency that our agency e-mailed those waiting parents that for sure would not receive a referral and confirmed their worst fears. My heart goes out to those families, I may be in your ranks soon enough. So far, THANK GOD, we have not received any such e-mail. Maybe no news, right now, is good news.

We are all praying very, very hard. If you feel so inclined, I would greatly appreciate it.

Do you like to Gamble?

This was the e-mail from my agency today......

"You are still just on the edge where it is 50/50 for getting a referral. I wish I could tell you for sure but I just can't at this point."

God help us.

Happiness for three families!

This past Friday, we received an email from our agency announcing that they referred three baby boys to families. Hopefully this is the start of many more happy referrals (dare I say, including ours). One can only hope and PRAY!

I would like to congratulate all of the lucky families! I am so very happy for each and everyone of them.