Saturday, October 24, 2009

Update!






We are here! I met Isaiah - honestly it was mixed emotions. Relief and joy to have him in my arms - shock and being overwhelmed at the life he has had. Please don't get me wrong, S*nyu is know for being a great orphanage and caring for their children but still, it is an orphanage in a third world country. I sensed God confirming in my heart through out that day over and over that this exactly where he wanted me - though my heart was broken and I was on the verge of tears the whole time. The second day was a little better and I am getting into a grove of when to help and when to focus on Isaiah. I have never seen anything like it and the work is endless. Those Mama's are some of the hardest working people alive. Please pray for the babies at S*nyu. I know God heard the prayers of others for Isaiah to have a home and that is when he began to work on our hearts. Please pray for the others - many are in the adoption mode and I am so thankful! Everyone of them needs to be in a family.






Here is what I wrote yesterday:







We had our court hearing today! All went well and we are scheduled for a ruling on Thursday. It was relatively painless and Isaiah was an angel the whole time. His little heart was beating very fast and I think he was overwhelmed at all the new sights. We took him to a restaurant to eat where I had the best chicken burger I have ever had. Isaiah on the other hand was not into it and I look forward to the day that he feels good with a great appetite. We have an appointment with the Dr. tomorrow.
Thank you for all you prayers! I feel them and know that God is with us. I could not do it if I did not have God to cry out to all day long. Life is hard here in Africa. The culture, for me, has been a fine adjustment (I love the food and weather) but the orphan life has been devastating to me. I can not stop the tears. I can not get over it. I pray I never do and that my sorrow fuels a passion.






I better go - I thank you for praying - please keep it up - my heart is very tender. Missing my kids at home and all the emotions of adoption rolled into one. I do praise God - He gave us great new friend and we spend most of the evening doubled over laughing - God is so good! They left today and James and Cheremi show up at 4 AM tomorrow - God has supplied in so many ways! Praise Him for He is awesome to serve!






8 comments:

  1. I have been praying for ya'll non stop...thank you for letting us know what is happening...
    and HOW COOL that James and his wife will be there soon!
    Wish I was there for the party...
    love,
    Shonni

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  2. It was great to talk to Justin last night, but it's so good to see your post today. I know your heart is aching. No one who has not seen it can understand what it is like. I hear your heart's cry, "I can not get over it. I pray I never do and that my sorrow fuels a passion." I know that God will use your sorrow. It will be exciting to see how.

    Rejoicing with you about the first court date. That's our God! Praying for next Thursday.

    Give Isaiah lots of hugs and kisses and love from me. Tell him I am waiting for him in America. Love on Elizabeth and Godwin, too, and all the little ones there. And tell James and Cheremi that I am rejoicing with them in God's answers to their prayers. A song just popped into my mind: "It's so good to be part of the family of God!"

    Love you and miss you!

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  3. Shauna, I am James's Mom and in prayer all day for their safe arrival! Their children here are doing great. Please give them a hug from me when they get there! My thought and prayers are with all you great people,And hope to read something on their blog real soon.
    Leny

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  4. Ohhh...I am so excited for you. I am praying God's protection over you and that He would prepare all the officials' hearts, and that everything would be done in record speed!
    Can't wait for you to have your little treasure on American soil!!
    Love, Jenny

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  5. Hi, this is Justin's cousin Rachel. Just wanted to say how touched I am by your actions and faithfulness to the Lord! I hope that everything continues smoothly with the adoption and that you will all be heading home together soon.

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  6. Hi, this is Justin's cousin Rachel. Just wanted to say how touched I am by your actions and faithfulness to the Lord! I hope that everything continues smoothly with the adoption and that you will all be heading home together soon.

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  7. I am so glad that your heart is being broken for the orphans...oh what God will do when a heart grieves for their plight....

    Praying for all of you!! xo

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  8. Hey Guys! Bob & Danna here....We are thinking about you guys and praying for you too! What a gift from GOd an adopted child is. We are so excited that you guys get to enjoy His gift! Hang in there - we are lifting you up in prayer! Bob can't wait to bring Isaiah M&M's! xxoo

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