Day 4 here.
The first day that I would describe as a good day.
Our biggest lesson thus far has been let go of any and all expectations. Just because we had a great summer doesn't mean we will have a great winter. But our winter might be great... It definitely will be different. We said good-bye to Ruby-O. We said hello to Olesja.
This is work. Are we ready for it? I like to say it's not about me. Do I mean it? I pray that I do. I find myself saying "I don't have the emotional energy for this." I'm a wee bit emotionally fragile as I said good-bye to my son over 6 weeks ago and still have not been submitted to embassy yet. And I may not have the energy, but I have JESUS and He sustains me.
I read a quote by Thomas Edison a few weeks ago. "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." Tom and I keep reminding each other of that. Because someone just showed up in overalls.
The first day that I would describe as a good day.
Our biggest lesson thus far has been let go of any and all expectations. Just because we had a great summer doesn't mean we will have a great winter. But our winter might be great... It definitely will be different. We said good-bye to Ruby-O. We said hello to Olesja.
This is work. Are we ready for it? I like to say it's not about me. Do I mean it? I pray that I do. I find myself saying "I don't have the emotional energy for this." I'm a wee bit emotionally fragile as I said good-bye to my son over 6 weeks ago and still have not been submitted to embassy yet. And I may not have the energy, but I have JESUS and He sustains me.
I read a quote by Thomas Edison a few weeks ago. "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." Tom and I keep reminding each other of that. Because someone just showed up in overalls.
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I love that quote!! So true!! I need to keep that in mind when we head to Uganda and things turn out differently than we may be expecting. It is funny how we try not to have expectations and yet it is hard not to! They just form in our minds without us even realising it!!
ReplyDeleteI will pray for you. You are on the last hurdle of this journey to your son after such a long time of waiting!! It is no wonder you feel emotional. I would too and with the girls being there, you will have more emotions to deal with. Thank you for being honest and I hope I can come and cry on your shoulder when things get so hard as we move towards adopting our children too!!
Hugs and prayers,
Naomi
Love that quote. Praying for you and Tom. I really admire your perspective and your heart.
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