Saturday, June 18, 2011

Patience!



So I set here in awe of God. What is it that he is trying to do in me? I’m still trying to figure him out; I know I never will; but I am trying. All of a sudden the world is so big and I am small. My problems are nothing compared to what he has opened my eyes to. Sometimes I feel overjoyed at where he has me; and then sometimes I feel exhausted and spent. Today was an in-between day. I was neither. So much is going on in my mind. All I can do is think and thinking has a way of making me blah. Why can’t he just show me where I’m headed? Really, I will go Lord-trust me. I just need to see a map or something.  Something Lord, just something!! I am still giving thanks in all things. I know if he would have shown me this part of my life 10 years ago, I would have laughed!! Never would I have imaged him using ME to do his work!! I will continue to wait. Patience – Patience!!  The dictionary defines patience as the ability to endure waiting, delay, or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset, or to persevere calmly when faced with difficulties. Patience is what I am praying for now.
But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth. Exodus 9:16
 The start of my ‘blessing’ journal…….
1.       An empty Chick-fil-a for me and my daughter to spend some much needed quiet time together. (Loved the Christian music playing also! So encouraging – this is so what I needed!)
2.       The refection of my daughters hand prints.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Welcome to our family blog!! Many of you do not know, but our family started the adoption journey back on May 31st. We have been lead to an international adoption from Ethiopia. I will be sharing not only our adoption journey, but our daily walk with the Lord. I hope this is a start to many more post. I will be honest, this is the first time ‘blogging’ and the thought of ‘one more thing to do’ is a little bit overwhelming. BUT, I am praying this will a place to share hope and encouragement; not just giving but also receiving. Thanks for reading and please feel free to ask ANY questions you might have. God Bless…..Danielle