I wish I were posting this to tell you that we got our email that we have been waiting for. I am posting asking that everyone PRAY! We have only a few weeks until the dreaded September 1st is here and we are anxiously waiting for that email to come. For all of you who are reading who have a child of your own...please hug them and tell them you love them for me. I would do anything at this moment to be able to hug Ema. My heart is literally tired of loving her so much and not being able to get that feeling you get when a child loves you back. The emotional roller coaster that Kirk and I are riding on is horrible. Some days we are so positive about this and feel that it is going to be any day that we hear something and some days we are at rock bottom and feel that we are doing something wrong and this wait has to be our punishment or something. I thought that running everyday would help a little, and don't get me wrong, it is but I still cannot function some days without thinking of her every moment. Today has been one of those days. Please pray with us and ask that the email will come and that we will be united with Ema soon. Pray that God is preparing her for us and that we will be able to bring her home soon.
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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.
2 comments:
God bless you Emily. I am honored to join in you in prayer for this. Mom and I were just discussing you, Kirk and Ema today. We promise to pray.
-kendra
I've had you guys on my mind a lot the last couple of days and wanted to let you and Emily know that I am praying for your family to be united as soon as The Man upstairs is ready. I ran across this scripture and thought of the two of you.
You turned my wailing into dancing: O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever. -Psalm 30:11-12
You will be dancing before long, I just know it.
Our prayers are with you,
Loretta Eubanks
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