Listen, its very early in the morning (it seems jet lag is more difficult this time-i guess cause we are year older- we have been up for hours!) and we are going to be leaving soon to go see Selah for the 2nd time. :) BUT, I just feel like you all deserve to know that your prayers are doing more than you can even imagine. They are strengthening us. I vowed to our Lord this morning that I surrender this to Him. I don't know what the outcome will be on the 10th, but I DO know that I fully TRUST our Lord....Fully! And I am so thankful that He has taught me to trust Him this past year. He has taught me His power, His timing, His love, His tenderness....and for that I am so very thankful. We are going to enjoy this time with Selah and hope that the 10th brings us a positive decision. However, if it doesn't, it does not mean God is not at work....OH, trust me, HE IS!!!!! It just means there is more than we can see or know. And we will continue dow that path when it comes.
I want to encourage you all. I prayed for you all this morning and I prayed specifically that not one of you becomes disheartened, loses faith, or gets attacked by the enemy in your minds. Be encouraged because we see God working in miraculous ways over here....in our hearts and in the court system!
Off to see Selah....we are bringing her cookies and juice! The BH Director said we could. She is SO gonna love it! Shane wants to bring her chocolate chip cookies and I said that maybe we shouldn't do the chocolate part, but he stated that Selah will love us even more if we brought her the chocolate chip cookies instead of the plain ones. Such a good Daddy! :)
Thursday, October 30, 2008
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Sounds wonderful - simple joys - juice and chocolate cookies. *sigh* I've decided that you would make a good 24x7 show - like the Jim Carey movie. Adam and I both enjoy these updates so much - thank you for letting us be a part of this journey. Thank you for blessing us in watching your faith grow. Your prayers for us here at home are so needed!
Fun!! Enjoy your time with sweet Selah. Watching God work through this time in your life has been amazing. Isn't it great how the family of God can lift each other up?!? Our hearts are with you both always. I hope the cookies and juice are a huge success! xoxo
Oh - I'm just so happy that you are getting to see your little lady during this time! You are so great to keep us in the loop!! Many more people than even just the ones you know have been touched by your family's story. We will continue praying!! Love, Steph
Greta, I've had phone calls and emails from friends here and my missionary friends in other places. They all are praying for you guys:O) Don't you worry, "e won't become discouraged in doing well, because in due time, we(you) will reap our(your) just reward." Have fun with your sweet girl, and I agree with Shane, chocolate makes everyone happier, LOL!! Love ya girl, Jenn
I second that chocolate chip cookies idea. Props to Shane.
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Miss and love you guys!
Loo
I am praying for the final outcome to be positive for Selah and the family. She must be sooooo beautful. She is so fortunate to have 2 brothers that are going to absolutely adore her! I love you and miss you all. Love to you from mom.
Thanks for keeping us up to date on everything!! You guys are amazing!! Have a GREAT time with Selah these two weeks. I'm continuing to pray that you will be able to bring Selah home SOON!! God is still in control!! I can't wait to meet her!! Have an extra cookie for me!! Send some pictures email if you can! Love ya both, Gail
We are so excited for the joy that we sense in your post. God's strength is evident and it continues to encourage us. We love you all and continue to pray for God's story to unfold in His perfect time. Thanks for allowing us to see God's faithfulness throughout this journey.
The Kite Gang
Hi Shane and Greta,
I work for the National Council For Adoption and Keith and Cheryl forwarded me your prayer request. Prayer is definitely the best thing that you can do right now, but if you have physical proof that the judge has been instructed to rule against you in this case, then it may be a good idea to call the US State Dept and let them know. They may not get involved unless the judge rules against you and you begin the appeal process, but I wanted to pass this along. Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have and I hope to get you answers. My address is avineyard@adoptioncouncil.org
Praying for you! Love you!
Angie Vineyard
Still praying for you. I am believing that God is faithful and powerful. We won't loose heart. Cling to the truth and pray with boldness.
What a great dad... already realizes the 'true' way to a woman's heart is with chocolate... LOL!!!
praying for you from Oklahoma....
keep us updated when you can.....
hang in there.....
rest in him!
Your faith is incredible...thanks for letting the Lord shine through you!
Love, Beckie
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