We've finally been registered in Krasnoyarsk. This is great news. One step closer. Now, we just wait for a referral (to be matched with a child or children).
It could be days.
It could be weeks.
We've heard the government offices in Russia slow down for the holidays, usually well into January. Hmm... slow down? Not quite sure what is slower than practically standing still for 2 years... maybe reverse?
Ooh, sorry, just a little holiday adoption sarcasm.
Actually, we're excited and grateful that the Lord has opened the door a little more; shed light around the next bend of our journey. I can almost see the frozen tundra of Siberia.
A couple months ago, I posted a little bit about "standing still". The verse you see by our picture talks about standing still. Since then, I've continually run across verses that remind me that our adoption remains in God's hands and in His timing.
Be still and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among nations.
Psalm 46:10
When the Lord All Powerful makes a plan,
no one can stop it.
Isaiah 14:27
Some days are easier.
Some days are harder.
But always, I know the days are in God's hands.
I'm so grateful for those of you who check in on the blog to see what's going on. I'm so grateful for those of you that still ask us how we are doing. I'm so grateful for those who are praying for our waiting children. Who would have imagined, after all this time, there would still be so much to be thankful for?
