" Consider it pure joy my bretheren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance." James 1:2-3
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will recieve the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him." James 1:12
We did not make it through court today!
We have been postponed until Feb. 14th.
However, my prayers over the past few days have been that God would prepare my heart to rejoice no matter what happens. For I know that no matter what comes my way I have been given the power to overcome and perservere. As a believer I am called to persereve for it is the evidence of my faith. My reaction the the news this morning was hard. When I called my husband and heard his voice, I began crying and I was not able to speak, but I knew I had to pull it together. Micah was right there and I knew that I had to explain this to him and help him to understand it would be another week and half longer, but most importantly I had to show him that his mommy trust Jesus and that I believe that he will bring his baby brother home no matter how long we have to wait. So I pulled myself up with a prayer and we moved on. I praised God for His absolute providence. We will bring Isaac home, when God himself ordains it.
24 comments:
So sorry ..... you can count on me to keep praying you through! And your little man there watching is learning important lessons about WHO his mommy trusts completely. Praying for God to pour out His presence to you and be your complete comfort while you wait. Take Care, ~Shelly
I am so sorry Keva. I cry with you my friend and am thankful for your faith in Christ! Know that you have many praying for you, many longing for you to be united with your son.
I am more sorry than you will ever know. One day soon we are going to have sweet Isaac here with us and we will be so busy loving on him, we will forget how hard it was to get him here!
We are so, so sorry. But your faith is an example to me, and I appreciate your words and wisdom. God will bring your sweet boy home in His perfect timing. Praying for your hearts to feel strengthened and for the 14th to be successful!!!
becca
Valentine's Day! That's gotta be good! We're praying for you all...God is in the waiting!!
Love to you all,
Lisa
Oh, Keva. My heart just breaks for you. Valentines Day was lucky for me, twice. I received my referral for John that day in 2005 AND rec'd my court date for Finley that day in 2006. I give you all my Sweet Valentines Day Luck. Love you. Stay strong. Just THINK of how helpful your testimony is going to be to future pre-adoptive parents!!!!!
Thank you for the wonderful post and beautiful reminder that God IS in control, He does have a plan, and His timing is PERFECT! I also needed to hear that as we are about the begin the long wait for referral ourselves.
Blessings,
Kristy
We're sad to hear the news but please know that we are praying for you. Love you!
Oh Keva! I am so sad to hear this. I know it is VERY hard! I will be praying for you guys and Isaac. I am sure he is ready to be with his mommy too!
Keva, we continue to pray for you guys and that this time of waiting will by joyful for you and your family!
Keva, hon, I am so, so sorry...I have SO been there! Actually, I was in your shoes exactly 8 years ago this month!!! We lost a court date Feb. 9th, but we were rescheduled for Feb. 29th! Yep, we were in court on a leap day! God's timing was indeed perfect! Hang in there; you are so, so close! Please know you are in my prayers every day, and little Issac will be home before you know it!!! As someone currently living with a wild toddler, I have one word for you: BABYPROOF!!!!!
Hugs,
Kerry
I am so sorry for you and am praying! Thankful you know the Truth to hold on to...I don't know how I could make it through any of this without Him.
Oh Keva - that just plain stinks! But your head and attitude couldn't be better and so true! It's right around the corner kiddo - praying for your strength to be continued!
UGGH! I am so sorry. I will definitely pray that it will go through on the 14th!!!
Wouldn't it be so much cooler to be able to tell him that he officially became an Atwood on Valentine's day though? :)
Hi,
I came across your blog while looking at other Gladney families. We are traveling to pick up our little boy on the 16th. We didn't pass court till the 3rd time, so I know how you feel. If you'd like I would love to get some pictures of your little guy when are there. Email me if you like.
kayte_park@yahoo.com
~Kayte
I am so sorry to hear your news. I know waiting is hard and frustrating. I am praying for you and Isaac.
Keva,
That stinks so much, but I do love and agree with the first comment. Micah will learn so much by seeing the trials that you guys are going through during this waiting time. Stay strong!!!! I will keep praying and share this with our lifegroup if you don't mind.
Keva,
I'm so sorry and I know the pain you feel is great but I promise that it will all be over soon! Hang in there!
xo,
Renee
Oh no! I'm so sorry! I know that many of the families got sent back again over the last few weeks. So frustrating! Praying for you, Keva...
So sorry to hear that. I'm so glad that you were prayed up so that you were prepared. I'll be praying for you guys. Another week and hopefully you'll be through!
I'm so sorry girlie. I'm covering you with prayer. Your strength is admirable. Stand on His promises. Proverbs 3:5-6
Hugs!!
Okay, Valentine's Week...here we go...
You are so close...Thursday, here we come!!!!! I will stalk your blog all day on V Day!!!
Kerry
By the time you wake up tomorrow, your court date will have happened, and you will be able to post your babe's pictures.
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