This last pic was from the most recent update we received on our boy. Is it not the cutest thing? Snuggled in his nanny’s arm, right next to the Mickster? I love it. I can’t wait until it’s my arm that he’s snuggled into 🙂
I’m having a bit of a down day. Missing my boy. Tired of waiting for PA. Today marks 87 days we’ve waited. Officially longer than we waited for Jude’s PA, and that felt like forever. It sort of leaves me in a limbo that I’m ready to be done with already. I want to know that CCAA knows: we want to bring this precious bundle HOME!! I am hopeful, very hopeful, that we’ll get some good news in the next week or so. I suppose I am the eternal optimist, even on a down day 😉 Please keep us in your prayers, for PA, for LOA, for all those wonderful ‘A’s 🙂
We’re also in the midst of listing and selling our house. Moving. The *m* word exhausts me some days (like today), while other days it’s feels like a brand new adventure. Not sure when this will all take place, just waiting on His timing and praying that He works it all out. I know He will, He has so many times in the past. But I find myself growing tired and I realize I am leaning on my own ‘understanding’. I need to let my feeble grasp go… I need to trust Him completely.
I loved all the fantastic comments to my response to Anonymous… thank you 🙂 I hope to post more in the near future explaining a bit more about the differences in the SN vs NSN program for anyone who is interested. I am (obviously!) very passionate about the waiting child program. But I also understand that there are other families that feel just as strongly about their children who will come to them through other avenues: NSN, other countries, domestic, etc. And I think that’s the way it should be. God made us all uniquely and wonderfully, to fulfill the purpose He has for us during our short stay on earth. He won’t call us all to do the same job, but He has obviously called many of us to bring home little ones from China 🙂 I feel so blessed to be part of this awesome community of adoptive families, truly! May we all do our best to be up to the task when He calls!!
Great photo!! I’m sorry you’re having a down day…hopefully things will look much brighter in the morning…& you know I’m doing my best cheers for bringin’ on the “A’s”!!!
Hang in there, Stefanie!! To everything there’s a season, right?
Hugs & Love!!
What an adorable picture! It appears that Shephard’ orphanage really know how to celebrate and how cool is that?!?!?!
I am so sorry that this was a down day Stefanie….we will certainly be praying for the sale of your house and a PA soon!
I will be praying you get that PA soon. Sorry it is taking so long. Uggg, the wait is so hard even when you know there is a huge blessing at the end of it. Hope your day is brighter tomorrow!
Sorry you are having a down day. Hopefully the morning light will bring new light to your wait.
New house, new baby, new beginnings…sounds good to me!
Hugs!
Doubt sees the obstacles
faith sees the way.
Doubt sees the darkest night
Faith sees the day.
Doubt dreads to take a step
Faith soars on high.
Doubt questions ‘who believes?’
Faith answers, ‘I.’
Author Unknown
I can see why you are feeling a bit down, but I can see you know it will pass! 🙂
A lot to think about, a new son, a new place to live… new adventures indeed.
maybe you’ll move up here to New England? lots of BIG houses here. lots of horses, a large community of families with children from China. The beach is right here. lots of Target (with another new one coming soon) we also have IKEA. Once you go IKEA, your life will never be the same (I love me some IKEA) What is not to love?
Cheer up!!
PS—cute pic!!!!!!!!
Sooooo cute! I could certainly feel your anxiety about bringing that little man home. You know God’s timing is always perfect and with Shepherd will be no different.
Hugs!
Ohilda
Stefanie,
I’m sorry that you are feeling down. :o( Praying for you!
LOVE what “Chelley” posted!
What a great pic too of your soon-to-be-snuggle-bud. :o)
Blessings!!
ADORE the picture.
He is getting so much love.
Every picture they send you is such a blessing. I would love to have something like that for Mary.
A full little life before he even comes home. God is paving the way for great things.
I do not envy you the move. We have moved SOOOO much. We have been here the longest. 6 years.
BUT..Every time you move, God gives you & your family an opportunity to touch the lives of new people.
Your work there is done.:) A wonderful roller coaster ride, isn’t it?
On the up side, you get to take all of your wonderful “Bloggy Friends” with you. 🙂 Gotta love that!
We will pray that you get your PA soon. He knows Mama and Daddy are coming.
Have A Happy Day!
What a cute picture! I’ll keep praying that your PA comes soon and that today will be a better day for you.
The waiting is the hardest part. I’m sorry you’re feeling down, but the photos must be so reassuring as it looks like he is getting great care and attention (he’s got quite a social life!). C’mon PA!!!
What a cute picture! I’m sorry to hear you are feeling down. I am praying for your PA to get to you soon!
take care!
Come to Colorado!!! There are so many cool, free things for families to do here because of the mountains, etc…
😉 Lisa from Littleton
P.S. In case you don’t move to CO, God already knows where you are moving to, what your next house will be, and all the terrific people you will meet, and the new friends your kids will make. He is AWESOME that way!
Hey Stefanie!
I prayed for you this morning, and for those “A’s” to come on! …and for great favor for your family!
Oh I love the photo…so cute. I just wanted to give you a {{{{hug}}}} I can’t imagine how hard this wait is for you. I know my day will come and I will be a basket case! Good luck on the move. I hate moving. Will you be moving out of state or just to a new home?
I will be praying for a speedy PA to be sent your way…followed by a quick LOA
Hang in there!! I know the waiting is so hard especially with the adorable pictures you have to look at! I know you just want to scoop him up!:) It’s wonderful you have these photos!
Ohhh boy! The “M” word! I know exactly how you feel. We have moved 9 times in the last 17 years (retired Navy) and still are not where we plan to plant ourselves. Many adventures ahead for you and your family! They will be wonderful because you have each other!
Many blessings on all that is to come! I hope you are feeling everyone’s prayers and feeling brighter!:)
Your PA will come! Now if I could believe that about my TA…what a cute picture. At least you have so many of those to keep your spirits up. Thinking of you and praying for that PA~
Oh girl, I feel your pain…
I know one thing about you is that when going gets tuff, the tuff get going…
I am hoping and praying your PA comes quickly now with TA following on its tail. Asking our Lord to carry you through this wait and future move!
Im just wondering what HE has planned for you, its something, has to be and has to be GOOD!!!Cannot wait to see it unfold.
God is good all the time, All the time God is good…
Warmly,
Cathy
It thrills me to no end to see that precious baby!!! I hope you are feeling better!!! Blessings to you!
Shay
I love the new photo! How nice to know he is being so well taken care of until he can be in your arms. I pray for a PA and the quick sale of your house.
What a great pic of Shepard! I hope PA comes soon to lighten your heart.
And dang it… 4 hours, I can do it, we have to do it, soon, before you go!!
Oh I just loved all those comments, so amazing to see the Lord hard at work in so many hearts.
Some rain must fall, but it is only to help us grow:) He will be home soon – we will all pray for that. And moving, good gracious girl, you handle it all with such grace…thank you for blessing our lives.
Love,
Heather
Hey sweetie… I think PA is right around the corner!! 🙂 I really do!!!
Hugs from afar!
Rebecca
The ‘M’ word makes my boots shake as well! Hope this move will bring you much joy in the months and years ahead (after the dust settles!) We can’t wait to follow you to China…again!! You have a gift in writing that allows the visitor to be right beside you via words. Love the new pics from China!
Cheer Up, friend!! Praying for you & baby Shepherd – what an awesome picture!
Oh yea…just “thinking” about moving is exhausting!
What a precious picture! Praying you hear something soon!