Friday, November 12, 2010

Coming Home Today!!!



In a matter of hours Joshua will enter into the next chapter of his life. I am currently writing this somewhere over Greenland, and Mr. joshua is fast asleep. I sit and watch him resting peacefully and I am almost dumbfounded that tonight I will finally tuck him in his own bed, in his own home, surrounded by his own family. It is hours away and all I can do is reflect on how God's hand has been all over this incredible journey.
This process has been filled with a lot of "hurry up and wait". We've rushed to meetings, court hearings, medical appointments, Embassy visits and visa interviews and when we asked "how long until we have an answer?" we have been told, "Just wait, we don't really know." So when I reflect on how quickly things actually have happened, and the obvious miracles that have taken place, I am humbled that God has chosen to show Himself mighty and have mercy on our family.
Many adoptive families have spent months in Uganda navigating the system. And truly when you stand back and look at it, SO much of it is luck of the draw. What lawyer you have, what Judge you have been assigned, what holidays are taking place, if people decide to show up for your scheduled appointment or not, and if they do show up...what kind of mood they are in. We knew that this was the nature of this beast and yet we knew Joshua would be WELL worth the potential of any amount of extended separation and frustration that we may encounter. But we also knew that our God is more powerful than any "adoption process", and that if He saw fit, we could be home in record time... and HE SAW FIT!
I believe (because His word says) that our Father "hears the prayers of the righteous". I know how many of you have prayed over our family over the last several weeks, even a group of incredible prayer warrior sisters spent a day fasting and praying over our Visa interview. (Boy-oh-boy did God provide a mighty miracle that day!!!) I am overwhelmed with gratitude at the outpouring of love, prayers and support that has covered our family. Thank you, my friends for being true family!
I believe with all my heart that God knew us and formed us in our mothers wombs. I also believe that Joshua was knit together in his mothers womb with a purpose. Whether or not Joshua was planned by his biological parents is a moot point... after all isn't that a moot point for all of us? We were intended, planned, loved and desired by the King of kings before we ever took our first breath. God knew that shortly after Joshua's 2nd birthday, we would come and get him from the orphanage, and bring him to his intended home, into his intended family, into his loving church family and welcoming community. Just as you all are blessing him by welcoming him with loving arms and prayers on your lips, I am convinced that in turn he will bless this world ten fold.
We are on our way home and I could not be more excited to proudly introduce the newest member of our family to his new world.  Thank you for following along on this journey with us, thank you for loving us , thank you for holding us up to the Father, thank you for loving our son before ever meeting him!  I love you all.  We are coming home!!!!!!

3 comments:

  1. so excited for you guys!!! congrats!

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  2. Thank you for your testimony Heather, and for allowing us the privilege to pray for you and your family. Many are blessed by your story and glory given to God.

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  3. God bless you all! We are so happy for you. It has truly been a blessed journey to Joshua. Thank you for sharing it.
    Love, sefana

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