Well all of you who know me well, patience has never been one of my best qualities. I usually get something on my mind and I run with it. Kirk and I are patiently awaiting our email to let us know when we can come and get Ema. Well I am patiently awaiting Kirk on the other had is NOT. When we found out that Ema was defantly ours, Kirk and I picked a date to see who could get the closest.I chose October 15th and Kirk chose October 31st. Tuesday night (October 15th in Vietnam) I had to go see a patient and had to leave my husband at home alone without supervision with the computer. He decides that it may speed things a long if he EMAILS Vietnam. Well, it was late when I got home and he obviously forgot to tell me that he had done this. Wednesday morning (October 15th in USA), I get up and start my daily routine. I checked my email to see if my prediction was right and there it was an email from HCM adoption. I know my eyes were the size of dinner plates. I just sat there on the couch, shaking in disbelief because my prediction had come true. I clicked on the email and it was a response to Kirks email. I literally could have choked him. I was SO disappointed. Oh well, it will happen in God's time. I know there is a reason for this long wait. It just is not our turn yet and God has the most perfect time planned just for us.
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This is a short version of how Nguyen Kim Yen became our daughter Ema Li Richardson.
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Nguyen Kim Yen (Ema Li) was born on June 5th 2007 in Central Children's Hospital in Vietnam. She weighed 3.5 lbs. We received her referral on April 15th. Currently, she is in the BaVi orphanage in Ha Noi, Vietnam.
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The phrase “timing is everything” is never more true than in your walk with God. However, it is most accurately stated, “His timing is everything.”When we come to a place where we trust that God’s timing is perfect, we can be content no matter where we are because we know that God will not leave us there forever.Maintaining a passion for the present means embracing where we are at this time and trusting that it is enough.
Being grateful for what we have doesn’t mean we will never have more. God doesn’t say, “If you’re so happy where you are, I’ll just leave you there.” He continually keeps us growing and moving along the path. If you are not in a place you want to be right now, refuse to let that frustrate or intimidate you.
The good news is that if you are in an uncomfortable place, God guarantees you won’t stay there. It’s just a matter of time before things change. The bad news is that if you are in a good place right now, it won’t last forever. You’ll soon be moved into stretching beyond your comfort zone. Get ready for the ride!
When we don’t have a clear leading from the God, we can never be certain we are in His will. It’s so much easier to be content with the step we’re on if we know God has a purpose for us being there.People who are not certain about God’s will for them, will give up and leave at the earliest indication of problems. They will never know the joy of going through the fire and getting to the glory.
Walking with God means living moment by moment with Him in the present. Some people live in the past. Some people live for the future. Other give no thought to future or past, living only for the moment. We need to find a balance.
We must live in the present as if we don’t have a past, certain that the steps we take today will determine our future. God says you are not to be anxious about tomorrow, for there will be plenty of things to concern you when you get there. You are to trust that He will give you the light you need, where you are right now, to take the right step.
Kate from All God's Children sent this to us to ponder on over the Memorial Day Weekend. It really helped me to look at our waiting time differently. I am trying to be patient because I know that God has something fantastic in store for us.
Being grateful for what we have doesn’t mean we will never have more. God doesn’t say, “If you’re so happy where you are, I’ll just leave you there.” He continually keeps us growing and moving along the path. If you are not in a place you want to be right now, refuse to let that frustrate or intimidate you.
The good news is that if you are in an uncomfortable place, God guarantees you won’t stay there. It’s just a matter of time before things change. The bad news is that if you are in a good place right now, it won’t last forever. You’ll soon be moved into stretching beyond your comfort zone. Get ready for the ride!
When we don’t have a clear leading from the God, we can never be certain we are in His will. It’s so much easier to be content with the step we’re on if we know God has a purpose for us being there.People who are not certain about God’s will for them, will give up and leave at the earliest indication of problems. They will never know the joy of going through the fire and getting to the glory.
Walking with God means living moment by moment with Him in the present. Some people live in the past. Some people live for the future. Other give no thought to future or past, living only for the moment. We need to find a balance.
We must live in the present as if we don’t have a past, certain that the steps we take today will determine our future. God says you are not to be anxious about tomorrow, for there will be plenty of things to concern you when you get there. You are to trust that He will give you the light you need, where you are right now, to take the right step.
Kate from All God's Children sent this to us to ponder on over the Memorial Day Weekend. It really helped me to look at our waiting time differently. I am trying to be patient because I know that God has something fantastic in store for us.
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Yay! I can finally leave a comment. Previously, I wasn't allowed to click on anything to leave a comment. Anyway, I just wanted you two to know that we are praying for you daily. I know you could have choked Kirk-hehe! God will bring Ema soon!!!
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