Well, here we are. Tonight is the night—that Richard and I could legally become Isaac’s parents. My heart longs for him to finally be ours, BUT I must rest and wait in the Lord. Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord; Be strong, and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.” I feel […]
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Author Archives: adminA wise woman once told me that if I am not experiencing spiritual warfare in my life…then something is wrong. Why? Well, simply because that would mean that I am not a threat to the enemy. OK…I just lost some people. But it’s true. As much as I know that God is real—I also believe […] i loveloveLOVE this post! thanks for the great encouragement. I’m moving out on the mission field next January [for at least a year, praying about a lifetime]. Thank you sososo much!! :)) Thank you for these encouraging words. VERY very good!! The most opposition I’ve ever faced was when I traveled to Rwanda to teach. I also always find opposition at work as a teacher! Ugghhh!! I feel that I constantly battle with others, which I know it’s satan using them, but it’s so draining! Love the post! OH ANDREA! How I needed this today! I haven’t been able to follow any blogs lately but stumbled upon yours just now and whoa…you have no idea how I needed to read this! – Satan is trying to bog me down with the day to day worries and chores, etc…instead of enjoying my precious, rowdy, messy, silly boys! Thank you for letting God speak through you! Wow! This post is truly fitting! I’ve felt God impressing this on my heart lately but seeing it in words has really opened my eyes! We are at a huge crossroad and I can’t see how God is going to work everything out… but He IS! You truly have a gift for writing! Thank you for sharing! amen! amen! amen! We have been touching on that a little in our daniel study by beth moore at church and it’s so true! Thanks for this reminder but most of all thanks for the encouragement and hope found in God’s word that we can cling to through our times and through the journeys God calls us to! Andrea, thanks so much for these encouraging words! We have just started this journey and already the enemy has started his attacks. It was the same way when we were transitioning into full time ministry. It is hard, but it encourages us b/c we know this means we are truly in God’s will. We know that satan would leave us alone if we were just sitting still doing our own thing. We are truly putting on our armour everyday! awesome….great post, kj Andrea, I stumbled upon this website via the update in the former 30 something mailing. I’ve been sitting here for almost an hour reading all of your old posts. What an amazing journey you have been on, and this is ONLY the beginning 🙂 Looking forward to seeing what God has in store for your family of 6! Thanks so much for this post! Ever since we began the adoption, the spiritual battle has intensified. But lately it has gotten worse and more personal. Basically, my BFF won’t support our adoption because of some very, very selfish reasons on her part – I could not believe what she was saying. I am trying to not be bitter and have been praying that God heal us and help me move on. But it is eating me alive and stealing my joy. I feel defeated. Then, just this morning I went to your blog and read this post! It has totally convicted and encouraged me. Although I know that we are in the right, I must call her and reconcile. I must truly forgive her. Thanks for the Spirit led post. It was a blessing.  How do you get water to boil? You stare at it of course;). No. We all know not to stare at water waiting to boil. I have tried the same thing during our adoption wait. Each month, I would hold my cell phone in hand waiting for it to ring. I’d check my email–I confess […] Praying for your court date and claiming VICTORY!!! oh Andrea…I am praying for you….I am singing the same familiar song as we are on our journey also. “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 26:3(notice how the Lord is said twice in this verse) And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. I am praying for you Andrea. I am also praying with you for your family and your sweet Isaac to be united in HIS timing. Much love, oh, i wanted to puke on my court date…prayin girly, kj I think Frank and my Lil Monkey must be bout the same age. I find myself in your same position…longing for my baby, but wanting to cherish these sweet, sweet moments with my baby now. It’s sometimes the only thing that I find comforting about God’s timing right now. Praying with you for Thursday. Praying for you every day in daily mass and through out…The Lord loves our prayers and the constant talking and trusting and obedience….relax. It will all happen beautifully for the conductor of the universe has each of you in the palm of his hand . Angels are protecting each of you. Don’t let Satan in any way destroy the JOY you feel right now. I am convinced he is miserable to see the love you are sending to the world to love the orphaned and God has made you ,Andrea, Isaac’s mom. It is sealed and I believe Isaac will be in your arms soon to feed and heal well. All the love ya’ll have and the laughter is the medicine Isaac needs. Your sweet children will get their brother strong. Ahhh, love sweet love …their are no boundaries. Oops…there are no boundaries for love ! Misspelled word above …too early. On our knees for you too. Hang in there friend!!!!! Jenn oh andrea, your post made me cry! A friend and I were just talking last night about how she see’s God’s magnificent power and beauty in flowers and how He chooses when to bloom them and then I read your post! Beautiful! Since we are hopefully getting on the waiting list this week, we will have a time of waiting! We’ve have plenty of other times of waiting in our lives including 4 years of waiting as we tried and had four miscarriages but this time, the waiting will be yes hard in a way but also more hopeful and exciting knowing once the waiting is done we will be holding a precious baby in our arms that God decided we would raise before time began! What a great God we have! For those of you new to the adoption world, “gotcha day” is the day mommies and daddies get to FINALLY hold the one/s they have LONGED for in their arms…and FINALLY they are a family. Some also call this “family day”. A “gotcha day video” I saw on You Tube actually “got me”. Something happened […] That is a beautiful “gotcha day” video!!!! Thanks for posting it!!! Looking forward to making one of my own as I am sure you are to!!!! Happy Mothers Day to you!!!! beautiful gotcha day video! thanks for sharing! Happy mother’s day, andrea!! awesome..i can’t wait to post it too, loved it, kj oh WOW>..that was one of the BEST gotcha day videos I have watched! What a testimony! What a beautiful testimony! That is beautiful! We have just started our journey to adoption and I was so encouraged to know that they raised their entire amount! God is so amazing! Congrats to this beautiful family! Do you know where she got the necklace from that she is wearing in the video?! I sponsor 5 little ones from Zambia and would love to have something to wear so close to my heart. Just updated our cupcake fundraiser page with all the cupcakes! Thankful this Mother’s Day to have our adoption and trip 100% paid for. SO THANKFUL. To God be the glory! Some other things I’m thankful for today… …for my momma! And my grandmother…and my grandmommy! …for my 4 beautiful children…one of which I hope is […] Happy Mother’s Day my sweet friend! Praying for you!! Happy Mother’s Day Andrea! Happy Mother’s Day Andrea! 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Praying peace and comfort for your precious family this day! We can’t wait to hear about how it goes. Love you!!
Oh Andrea, I love your heart! You are the one who is going to court tonight and yet your words are comforting me! Wow! I admit, I have been anxious for you and I have been anxious for our yet to be scheduled court date. We all want our kiddos home asap. But God is faithful and His plans are ALWAYS best – thanks for this reminder today!
Praying for you!
Hey! I want you to know that this girl in Ohio has already prayed for you today! It is on my calendar!!! I have this saying on my fridge that I look at often, Gods timing is always perfect, even if we don’t realize it at the time. I believe that with all my heart and I will keep praying for GODS will 🙂 Can’t wait to hear!!
Amen sister! Beautiful post! Ephesians 3:20
Your faith is so encouraging. I don’t stop often enough to ask Him to do what He wants.
beautiful post, andrea! praying for your family.
Friend – you are right – God’s will be done! I know that our awe-inspiring God has huge plans for your Isaac – I can only wait in anticipation for all He has to show us!! Praying for you tonight (for a little sleep!)
Waiting in prayer with you sweet friend.
Blessings,
Amy
So genuinely and perfectly written, Andrea. Praying, Thy Will Be Done.
Believing great things for you! Can’t wait to read of your “pass” tomorrow.
Hugs,
Meghan
Praying for you all now! 🙂
Praying for you! Praying for strength, courage, hope and for God’s will! Can’t wait to hear how court goes!
Thank you for your wise words!!!
I’ll pray for you tonight…and for sweet Isaac. I love to read your story…at 3 months out ours is already feeling like a distant memory. It is wonderful to follow others on their journey!
You’ve been on my heart all day! Praying, praying, praying for your peace in the wait and for His perfect timing.
pins and needles over here my friend. You’ve had MORE people praying for your family & sweet, precious little Isaac, I think you’d be blown away. 🙂 Every one around me knows about little Isaac & have been praying. You come up in my daily conversations. 🙂 I LOVE how God has placed your family & little Isaac on my heart so heavy…. *amazing* how He does that. I have hit refresh no less than 10 times since 9am. It’s 11:34pm. I am either 1) REALLY REALLY excited for you & that precious little boy or 2) Excited AND a freak. Your call. 🙂 LOL. seriously, I was sharing your story with a group of people at church last night whose hearts are being tugged in adoption.. God has been working SO MUCH in our church it has been mind-boggling. He is onto something [huge] in our church right now, and I just pray for guidence, complete surrender, and obidence. You are a blessing to many… praying for you friend… THY WILL BE DONE. *hugs*
Chrystal…I am right there with you, my friend! 🙂 I have “refreshed” the website this morning no less than 8-10 times! I can’t stand the anticipation! Andrea – I am hoping that no news (so far) is GOOD news! My son, Chase, & I said extra special prayers for you & your family last night!