Wait well. I’ve been reading a devotional that Shaohannah’s Hope sends to prospective grant recipients. It’s been inspirational and challenging to read other view and journeys of adoption. The last section had advice from families who have been there. A running theme was to not waste your waiting time. Mmmm…interesting concept. With 2 young kids, it’s hard to think I can waste any time. I’ve been challenged though. I do not want to look back at these last months of unexpected waiting and regret that I didn’t spend more quality time with PJ and Mia (or regret that I didn’t paint more rooms). I digress. I am realizing how much of a gift this waiting time has been. For one, Patrick and I are making great strides in seeing our Family Care ministry come to frutition. We have over 20 adults coming to our vision casting dinner on Saturday. Can I sneak a prayer request in? Please pray that we will effectively communicate our vision (and that the kids won’t drive the childcare workers crazy). What is God withholding from you in this season to teach you about making the most of your wait time?
Oh…we also found out that the Baltimore Adoption Officer for USCIS may have been pulled off adoption cases to work on other stuff. It appears God has much to teach us about using this time wisely 🙂
Just for the record, another great Mia quote…
Melissa: Mia, are you tired?
Mia: No, no, no…I’m just stretching my mouth.
