Well, after months of following the other bloggers, I have decided to journal our journey. We started down this road in March of 2006. Our hearts were stirred and off we went. In August of 2006 we visited a waiting child list from Vietnam and were drawn to a beautiful little girl. At that time she was matched with our family. We have worked diligently since that time to do everything required. The easy part has been what was required of us; paperwork, appointments, paperwork, errands, paperwork. You get the idea. The waiting has been the faith building side of it. We have been given the peace and patience that are NOT from us. There is a verse that has become a lifeline...
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. Romans 14:13
I cannot explain to anyone exactly what it is like to wait without a solid "due date." When we began we thought we could have Mya home by April and now we are hoping to travel in June. It may not seem like a big difference to others, but to us it feels like years! Our life somehow has felt like it has been on hold since last summer. I am sorry if we have been withdrawn from any of you during this time, please know it has not been intentional. As our time to go is getting closer, I am finding myself even more distracted. As much as the wait has been long, my confidence in the Lord's hand in all of it has grown so much deeper. We have known all this time that the date of our meeting has been set, and we have to trust that God's timing is perfect. Not only are we being prepared for Mya now, she is also in His perfect care through each and every day. Many days we need a reminder, but through all of it He is faithful! Our hope is sure!
Well, this wasn't meant to be negative, quite the opposite. The whole family is excited to go get our girl! We are all planning to make the trip and even Mallory is ready to go since the immunizations are behind her! We are waiting for our paperwork to travel through about three more stops before we find out the day we will bring her into our family forever. Her paperwork has been sent to Hanoi to be matched with our. So stay tuned for info to follow in the next few weeks about our plans. Pray for us as we wait and prepare!
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Thank you so much for sharing your blog. Mya is just precious!! I'm excited to follow your journey. :)
Melanie,
You've done a great job with the blog. I know tha you will be glad that you did it. Such a wonderful way to share your feelings and update family and friends. Mya is so sweet.
God Bless,
ShellyW
www.youbelong.net/thewestons
Thanks for sharing your blog! Since we are a little behind you (OK, a lot...#9 waiting on referral) and planning on traveling with our 8 year old, I so look forward to following your journey and getting tips on traveling with the whole family.
Thank you for sharing your blog.
I love reading the blogs every day. Helps me deal with the long wait.
Hi Melanie and Shawn!
Thanks so much for sharing your amazing story with us last night! We are privileged to be praying with you and for you as you continue this journey. How fun to know that our next family visit will include Mya! We love you!
Love, Tara :O)
I can't wait to follow your travels! All of your children are beautiful, and I love the name Mya.
I enjoyed reading your blog. Mya is beautiful. . . a perfect gift from above (James 1:17). Hope you get to travel soon. We began our adoption journey Jan of 2006 and recently brought home our boy from Ninh Thuan.
Heather in SC
Wbow58@aol.com
Mya is so sweet! I hope you hear good news soon especially since you have had to wait so long. August is a long time.
Melanie,
I was browsing through some blogs and found a picture (of a group of children) of a girl who looks very much like your Mya. Please check out http://www.greteandgus.blogspot.com/
May God richly bless you both in this journey! I know He has us. :-)
Smiles - Christi
http://ajourneytothree.blogspot.com
Wow, to see you were preparing your blog as I was out walking and praying for all of you! I was even praying that verse...amazing work of the Holy Spirit. My prayer is that someday our gracious Father may allow you to understand HIS timing in this, so that we may all be encouraged in the future when we wait on Him.
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