If we do not get travel news soon.....I can not be responsible for my actions @ here!
I have cleaned out every closet, drawer, cabinet,and shelf there is in the house. I have re-arranged the girl's room...yes..again.
I have cleaned out both fridges, and even under one!
I have done a seriously no holes barred clean out of toys, laundry room and garage. Well, not as serious as I would like in the garage. I do not want to risk starting any marital issues (:
I have given my man a serious honey-do list, and he has almost finished it!
It seems like forever since we first saw Kira's beautiful smile, and Hudson's sweet face.
We did receive a letter from Kira and it is priceless! We also received an update on Hudson. Both kids are doing well, and are waiting for us, that is what has been so hard about this adoption.
The kids are older, and understand what is about to happen. They know that some crazy family is coming to bring them home. I kills me to know that they are waiting.
Some days I get a bit light headed when I think about being a mom to 7 children. 7!?! If I stop and think about it, that is A lOT of kids. A lot of responsibility, a lot of time, a lot of energy, a lot of laundry!
I think...wow, can I do this? Can I do 7 children? Then I realize how many I's there are in my questions. And the answer is NO.
I can not do this. I need God. Without God, I will never be able to be the best mom I can be. I will not have any ability to have any semblance of patience, unconditional love or unmerited grace that my family deserves.
So, I breath deeply and know that there is such comfort in admitting that I can not do this with Him. And, as in all things..He will be with me always.
And I can not wait to teach our new kids about Him. Their ultimate daddy who gave them life, and has trusted us with them for just a short time.
I can not wait to get them home and to watch them grow and become all that God wants them to be. And I can not believe that I have been soooo very blessed to be their mom.
I can not wait much longer!! But I will.
Claire
2 comments:
I can imagine you are going crazy waiting for TA. Ugh.
I love the reminder in your post about God equipping you to mother 7 kids. Would you be willing to let us repost this on "We Are Grafted In"? (www.wearegraftedin.com) It is a Christian adoption website/forum. If you are willing, we'd just need a short bio and a picture of you. Feel free to contact me with questions.
Stephanie (smurphy28@juno.com)
P.S. We were actually on the same train ride from Guangzhou to Hong Kong back in early July! And I briefly met you at the White Swan when you were heading out with the Horners. (We had been in-province with them.)
You are an amazing mama, wife and friend and I have been blessed to share life with your ever growing family. May God continue to hold your family in his loving hands and continue to guide you and Bart in your rearing of His children.
Love you all!
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