A year ago today we began our journey to Siberia.
We boarded a plane, prepared to travel to the other side of the planet, ready to see what God had in store for us.
A year ago today, we didn't know if a little boy and his 2 little sisters were part of the plan. But we did know this, God said, Trust Me, Go.
A year ago, we went.
A year ago, we met our son.
I still remember how I tried to keep my heart so guarded. I had my long list of questions for the doctors. I observed his face and his movements so carefully. I wondered if I might see evidence of one of the many behavioral or cognitive issues the specialists had told us about. Yeah. That lasted all of a few minutes. This little boy, with his sweet smile, hazel colored eyes and dark blond hair was perfect.
By the time we made it over to meet the girls I'd completely forgotten my questions. When we met with the doctor at their orphanage, I imagine I fumbled my way down the list I'd printed out, but I can't remember any of it. I just wanted to meet our daughters. I wasn't worried about facial features or speech proficiency or gross motor skills. It didn't matter. The indescribable peace that had washed over Scott and I was all the answer we needed.
God said, Trust Me, Go... and now he was finishing His statement.
Trust Me,
Go...
...and you will find your Family.
4 comments:
Beautiful! As always...so amazing how everything worked out. Love you all!
I love these last 2 posts. It seems we are both taking a few trips down memory lane...I can't believe your 1st trip was a year ago!!! Here I am finding it hard to comprehend how 6 months have passed since ours. We will be celebrating and remembering this same 1 year marker before we even realize it I am sure.
So glad to be remembering all that there is to be thankful for with you.
Well, I finally had to figure out how to leave a comment. The tears began to flow as I read your last posts. Just as they have many times through the last year. Always remember, your joys are our joys, and your "mountains" are our "mountains". Thanks for sharing.
Your words are so amazing...ever thought of being a writer? I'd buy your books! God is so wonderful.
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