Seeking patience in the wait....

This week we (ok I) got the reminder I need that GOD is in control of this process.  We were very optimistic that we would be submitted to embassy this Tuesday.  Unfortunately, that was not the case.  We received an update from our agency on Monday afternoon that the tests necessary to receive her medical clearance are not complete and could take as much as two additional weeks.  I will admit that I was planning out the rest of this process in my head.  Yes, oh yes, I was!  I may have said "ignorance is bliss" when we got home and said I wasn't going to look at the calendar and try to calculate our timeline.  HA HA HA!!!  That did NOT happen!

I do not by any means believe that God is holding up our process for me to learn to surrender.  I do believe that His timing is perfect, the same way that it was with Nicolas' adoption and that all the frustration and sadness with the wait will disappear as soon as she is in our arms again (again, the same way it was with Nicolas).  God rewards those who trust in him with ALL their heart.  ALL OF IT!!  I cannot give certain things to Him and expect Him to let me handle the "small stuff".  He knows best.  He's got this under control.  He is keeping her safe until we can bring her home.  :)

In the mean time, we continue to be blessed with the love and support of our family and friends.  We have an amazing team of prayer warriors out there praying us through and surrounding our family in love.  Thank you so much!!!  Your gifts, both tangible and intangible, are such a blessing!!!

What now?  We wait.  We will find out in the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday August 6th if we have been submitted to embassy.  No expectations, other than that God is walking along with us through every step.

This verse gave me the strength I needed in the last weeks of waiting in Nicolas' adoption, and I am confident it will do the same now:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
-Philippians 4:6-7