As you read in my last post, things have been going down hill in the appliance and cars category in the Roberts household. The truth is, things have been pretty difficult in general. We've had some major relief this week, but I am very aware that this sort of thing will continue to happen to us as we continue down this adoption road.
Last week I wrote a post at my other blog, "Motherhood She Wrote", that shared pretty clearly where I was at emotionally. It was rough.
Today, I read this post from a mother who has adopted twice, with a total of 8 Ethiopian children. Did I mention she started out with 4 biological children? And before you think she's some weirdo in a flannel jumper singing hymns as she homeschools her 12 children, she's SO not. Her kids aren't even homeschooled (which means that according to some, she's already points ahead of me on the cool scale). She writes honestly and lovingly about their journey to being a family with 12 children. So, she's been there. She knows a thing or two. Read her post. After you do, you'll probably understand a little bit why I had tears streaming down my face at 10 AM this morning, and was shaking my head in wonder of a God who knew I needed someone to tell me that. All of that.
He's good, that God. So, so good.
Ok, I love these people!! And, I promise not to look at you too crazily if you end up adopting 7 more Ethiopian children... or more. Can't wait to snuggle that little girl of yours! :)
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