Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Realizing What's Important

Recently, I have been so concerned with, as my last post stated, getting organized. I have worried so much about the money, and I have even had thoughts that since I have been waiting to have a child for almost two and a half years, that bringing her home in October instead of August is just a minor detail. Along with that notion, I have also thought that it is not the best idea for a teacher to miss the first part of a school year because I will be taking six weeks of leave. I felt it is important for me to be in the classroom in August so I can get my new 6th graders acclimated to my style of teaching and my expectations.

After this past week, I realized the money, having the perfectly organized house, setting up my classroom management in the beginning days of school does, etc. does not matter anymore. This past Friday morning, July 10, I received a phone call from my agency informing me that "B" was very sick. She had been sick last week, but it had escalated. She wouldn't keep anything down, she had severe diarrhea, and a fever. They had to insert a feeding tube in her and IV's to rehydrate her and push antibiotics through. That evening I found out that another baby in the orphanage had passed away. I can honestly say this past weekend was the longest three days of my life. I felt so helpless, and I couldn't even see my child. I literally cried out to God and clung to certain scriptures, such as Psalm 121 and Hebrews 10: 35-38, 11:1.

Monday, I again received a call from my agency letting me know that "B" was doing much better, and that day the feeding tube and IV's had been removed. The nurses in the clinic were keeping her there for a while to continue to monitor her. To say I was elated, is an understatement. I have never felt such joy and relief. Another scripture that has been my stronghold throughout this adoption process is Romans 15:13, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." I have a better understanding of that verse today than I did last Thursday.

Yesterday, I received news that my family's court date has been set for August 13. Praise the Lord! If "B" passes court, Mom and I will fly out in September. Please continue praying for her health and safety along with the other children in these orphanages. "B" and I also need your prayers that she passes court in August because there is a large percentage of families who do not pass court the first time around. I need to bring her home as soon as I can!

I also ask that you are in prayer for this family who lost their baby girl this past Friday. As I cannot imagine their grief, I do know what the unknown felt like. Through certain circumstances this past weekend, I had a lady tell me about a family who was "on their third child" because two of the babies had died. She was speaking about these children as if she was talking about how many pieces of cake this couple had eaten, "on their third...". She truly had NO connection to the fact that this family has lost two children, sons or daughters. To be honest, I wanted to smack her, but that probably wouldn't have been the most appropriate thing to do (Human nature creeps up in us once in a while). If you are wondering, I did give a "Christ-like" answer and told her she needs to be praying for that family. Again, these families who have lost their children, need to be lifted up in our prayers.

I do plan on having one more fundraiser before I travel. So, be paying attention! Thank you again, for ALL of the prayers you have lifted up for my little girl.

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