Dad here... home alone while Mom and kids are gone for a couple of days... thought to break the silence with the tapping sounds of a keyboard.
To be honest, I'm not sure why I logged on. I've never been much of a proponent for putting my life on the internet for all the world to see.
For those of you who've been following our story (both on this blog and in real life) we appreciate your support. We've had a difficult time... my dear wife most especially. She has one of the biggest hearts I've ever seen, and there's no doubt in my mind that it beats for orphans around the world. It makes me so sad to see her cry for these little ones, and for the loss of a daughter that was nearly within her reach and the love she has to give. As a man I feel helpless. I pray no-one has to go through that same experience... being forced to make such a difficult decision in such a short period of time - life altering for everyone, including little Shan An Mi. I will forever question whether we made the right decision, or not.
My take on the whole process is that it's broken and leaves much to be desired. Even so, today we received a sliver of hope. Through my wife's persistence with our adoption agency, and their willingness to pursue matters on our behalf, we may have new opportunity when just a few days ago we were so much as told all was lost and we would have to start over. After three years of waiting, imagine what a blow that was!
For this new opportunity, I would ask for the prayers of each person who reads this blog. Please pray for our family, for the little girl we seek to adopt - whomever and wherever she may be, and for the compassion and understanding of the adoption officials who hold our futures in the balance. Please pray that we would be united with the little girl who is meant to become part of our family, that we might have patience and strength as we wait for God's perfect timing, and that ultimately His will be done whatever that may be.
Also, please pray for orphaned children around the world who are in need of a loving mother, father, and family... that the Spirit of Adoption would stir in as many as it takes to care for each and every one of these precious gifts from God.... and that they might grow up to know the One who has saved them.
Thank you.
Dad
