19-Nov-2008 - Sick Days...
As I mentioned in my last post, my family has taken a beating with illness the last few weeks. Poor MaKenzie had her fill this night (pic taken last week)! She fell asleep taking her neb treatments. Thankfully she is much better now and has been able to discontinue them. I would never wish for any of my children to be sick, but there is something very sweet about the tender fellowship with my little ones when they are under the weather and just want to be near Momma. It's such a blessing and a privilege to be able to comfort and hold them during these times. So happy that I don't have to worry about missing work or school or whatever in times like these. I am so thankful for our homeschooling lifestyle and for the togetherness and flexibility it affords our family. I can't imagine it being any other way. I pray I won't be in the position of having to any time soon...
We got word recently that our current adoption is sort of stalled. I spoke with his worker earlier this week and the word is that we are looking at mid to late January for placement, as long as things proceed as they are expected to on their end. What a bummer! We were hoping for placement in September. I'm not really stressing though, as I know that it's all in God's timing anyway. I keep wondering though, if He's closing the door a little at a time on this adoption. Trying to keep myself from nudging things one way or the other--I want to KNOW that God is in charge and that I haven't tipped the scales! It's hard to keep my nose out of His business sometimes. I pray for Him to do His will, then I try to help him out--like He needs ME???? DUH~I think not! I'm a slow learner sometimes.
Comments
20-Nov-2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SandBetweenMyToes
Bless her heart. And, does she have a broken wrist, too?
The hardest part about adoptions is waiting and delays. We had such long delays with Daniella's adoption, and I remember being so afraid sometimes, and tryin to not be so afraid, and trying to remember and trust that God knows best. It's so hard when our hearts are wrapped around that little person. Praying for smooth transitions and no problems through the rest of the time.
Letitia
20-Nov-2008 - Sick kids
Posted by Anonymous
You know how you mentioned that you feel close to your kids when sick?
I feel like the Lord used my daughter getting very ill and in hospital to bind us together. I actually ended up sleeping with her for about a week in a childs sized bed at the hospital so we bonded like crazy. She was so helpless and it changed our relationship.
Hope you are all better!
20-Nov-2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sahmto4orMore
I hope everyone is feeling better now and that they stay that way.
I don't mind so much when my kids have a quick bug and want to be snuggled up and loved on extra, but the long illnesses are the pits.
I am sure there will be a story to go with God's timing on the adoption. Hang in there.
