As we go through this difficult but joyous process, we feel a roller coaster of emotions. Sometimes, we are overwhelmed with happiness and joy as we think about the sweet sweet baby that we will one day hold in our arms. Sometimes we feel stressed and worried about how we will get everything done and everything paid for (we are working on this and on building our faith, but I'm trying to be honest here!). Other times we think about the fact that the sweet baby we will soon be holding is half way around the world right now. In order for them to end up in an orphanage, they must have been or are going through some very dire circumstances. Its hard to explain how this makes us feel. Although we are not "technically" parents right now, our child is growing in our hearts and our love for this child grows everyday. It is really difficult sometimes to feel totally powerless to help our child right now. Its in times like these that we have to totally trust in our Heavenly Father who not only loves and cares for us but for all the lonely children around the world. Though we feel so far away from our baby, God is right there holding their hand and giving them strength just like he is doing for us. We heard this song a couple of weeks ago, and it really put into words how wonderful our Great God is and how is holding the hurting ones around the world in His hands.
Part of the song says,
From the farthest corners of the earth
Still His mercy reaches
Even to the pain we cannot see
And even through the darkness
There's a promise that will keep us
There is One who came to set us free
Great God
Wrap Your arms around this world tonight
Around the world tonight
And when You hear our cries
Sing through the night
So we can join in Your song
And sing along
We'll sing along
Passion 2012, Sing Along
This song brings comfort to us as we are reminded that our great God is so much bigger than we can ever imagine, and yet he loves each and EVERY person on this earth so dearly. He is the true Father to the fatherless who offers comfort and peace. He will hold our baby in His arms and comfort them while they are without a family, but he will continue to hold them and comfort them for the rest of their lives, even after they are with us...their forever family.
On a lighter note...we are still planning on having our yard sale/sidewalk sale at Perfect Blend Coffee Shop on Saturday, April 28th. Check out the event on Facebook here, and PLEASE share the event on your page to help spread the word! Also, if you have any items you would like to donate, you can e-mail me at mprevatte113@gmail.com
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