I don't think anyone can prepare you for going through the adoption process. The body of Christ so far exceeds my imagination is is embarrassing. "Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others." (Romans 12:4-5)
The ability to hear and listen to God when he speaks is something I'm working on. The support I have seen from others who are displaying God's work is humbling. There has been support from people that don't even know us. Thank you to everyone in this process for listening to Christ and helping. He has used so many at this point to help, even in just meeting new people and talking. Our Ugandan boys will be welcomed my many.
I need the body of Christ around me. I need the fellowship and support of others. I am a sinner, and knowing this I will doubt, and I will fail. It feels at times to have the weight of the world on my shoulders being a dad. It can be hard knowing you fail, but ensuring to your children it's OK. I must remember our failures are based on the worlds standards. I can't fail with Jesus on my side. The importance of a small group Bible study, Wednesday morning breakfasts, a Saturday night service because you work on Sunday, or whatever the event is has been so helpful to me.
I need to quit using the word "but" when it comes to God and what he is doing. Early on in our quest for our Ugandan son's when people asked, I would be more along the lines of "God has told us to do this, "but" it's a long road and I know there are a lot of things that could happen." Forgive me Lord for allowing those doubts to enter my mind. I pray for the faith of a mustard seed. Our son's pray at night thanking Jesus for bringing Peter, Alex, Moses, Eddie home...I pray for that faith.
I again would like to thank EVERYONE who has helped us to this point. You are all in our prayers.
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