Tonight’s phone call was to tell us that all adoption paperwork has been completed and the final petition will be filed with the courts on Monday.
A huge weight has been lifted. I feel like I could sleep for days. So many times, I wanted to write here and ask for prayers, but I was scared of the questions – “Why is it taking so long?”, “What is the hold up?”
I guess the biggest reason I was nervous about sharing was because I didn’t have any answers. It seemed like it was just one thing after another. More paperwork, more changes. On Monday evening, I spent an hour in our adoration chapel – on my knees – really giving things over to God. I told Him that I just was at a loss for why things were taking so long. I knew I needed to trust, but I was just tired. I tried to quiet my thoughts and my heart and just listen.
I was met with silence; a peaceful silence. In my short life, I can tell you that I have no doubt, even when my hands are empty, that God is holding it all together. He never fails to follow me into the murkiness of life and bring me out on the other side.
Tonight I am a mix of giddy, relieved, exhausted, and thankful.
Next up : the court date – you should start bracing yourselves for the ridiculous amount of pictures that will happen.
Is it easy to Praise Him when things happen that we like? Absolutely.
I hope that my heart will always be bound so tightly to His that I will always praise, regardless of the circumstance.
Hi! I don’t know about the back story of your adoption, but both our boys are adopted and I can say there is something so incredibly, amazingly, scary about when it all gets to a close! I know for me it was a day I wanted for so long, but then it brought about fear too! But I was reminded to just “BE” in the moments of the final days leading up to the court date and that actual day. It was great advice! Soak it in! It’s so fun! Congratulations! And such great words you spoke on peace!
Dear Kate:
I´ve been reading your blog for days. Your life story is so beautiful and inspiring!!!
I´ve always said I´ll adopt someday… but God had different plans for me. I became a widow at 35 years old… with 2 tiny persons to raise all alone. It was devastating, scaring, terrifing… but God´ve shown me His mercy and care ALL ALONG THE WAY! Today, I´m married to a great man. Who had 2 kiddos!!! Now, I have 4 kids at home: 2 born inside my belly, 2 born inside my heart. Isn´t it perfect?
So, dear Kate, keep waiting, keep trusting, keep believing in God. He WILL do His master plan on your lives!
Kisses and blessings.
Mirys
PS: I loved the “joke” about 1 brunnete + 1 blond + 1 red! It doesn´t sound awful at all! And… YOUR CHILDREN ARE AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS!!!
Papers submitted? Oh that IS wonderful news! You are almost there sweet friend!
Congratulations!! That is such wonderful news. I can just imagine the burden that has been lifted. I can’t wait to see the picture overload from adoption day!
Ashley, it is such a relief! Have a wonderful week!
Yay!! Congratulations, Kate!! He’s such a cutie – he fits right in with you guys 🙂
Thank you, Becca!
Incredible news! I haven’t been around on your blog to know the entire story, but I am happy for your family for the adoption update!
Cheers,
~Cathy~
OurMiniFamily.com
Dear Cathy, Thank you so much! Thank you for rejoicing along side of us!
I love this post! Would you be willing to let us feature it on “we are grafted in”? (WAGI) I know that many of our readers would be able to relate to your feelings and would be encouraged by your post. I’d just need a brief bio and a pic to use when it is featured so we can direct our readers to your blog. (And your permission, of course.)
Just let me know!
Stephanie
Stephanie@sparrow-fund.org
Administrator of WAGI
Stephanie, I’d be honored! I’ll email you right away!
We are eagerly awaiting the pictures. Can’t wait. Hugs, kisses and just delirious with relief and JOY.
Praising God for the progress! And for giving you a heart’s desire to praise Him no matter what. 🙂 Love you, Tatie!
Dear Kate,
keep waiting, keep trusting, keep believing in God. He WILL do His master plan on your lives!
Kisses and blessings.
Mirys
PS: I loved the “joke” about 1 brunnete + 1 blond + 1 red! It doesn´t sound awful at all! And… YOUR CHILDREN ARE AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS!!!
Dear Kate:
I´ve been reading your blog for days. Your life story is so beautiful and inspiring!!!
I´ve always said I´ll adopt someday… but God had different plans for me. I became a widow at 35 years old… with 2 tiny persons to raise all alone. It was devastating, scaring, terrifing… but God´ve shown me His mercy and care ALL ALONG THE WAY! Today, I´m married to a great man. Who had 2 kiddos!!! Now, I have 4 kids at home: 2 born inside my belly, 2 born inside my heart. Isn´t it perfect?
So, dear Kate, keep waiting, keep trusting, keep believing in God. He WILL do His master plan on your lives!
Kisses and blessings.
Mirys