Last Sunday was our last day at the Grand Tikal. On the last day of a visit trip I always feel a little glum... happy for the time with Isabella, but dreading the moment I have to put her back into her crib at her orphanage and kiss her goodbye. It makes me sad to think about it.
This last Sunday as we were preparing to pack up and leave, I asked God for a sign to comfort my heart. There was a big, rockin' church service down the hall in the hotel. We decided to bring Isabella and check it out. On the way in, up on the wall, was a huge sign with a verse from Isaiah 41:10. Since Spanish is my second language, I immediately recognized the verse and knew the verse was for ME to comfort my heart. I wasn't expecting an actual "SIGN" up on the wall of the hotel as God's way of speaking to me! Nevertheless, I am clinging to this verse today.
I think God is trying to tell me, "Don't panic. I'm with you. There's no need to fear because I'm your God. I'll give you strength. I'll help you."
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Big Kahuna and I have known each other since we were kids and have been married for almost 15 years. We are passionate about our family, travel and serving God. We love helping people and bringing them hope. We laugh ourselves to tears watching classic episodes of Saturday Night Live and The Office. Summer is our favorite season, and we live for warm evenings playing with the kids on the beach.
Big Surf is 14 years old. He's a voracious reader, focused, and spends hours building things. He is our resident techie and is also learning to play the violin. He loves to spend his free time playing baseball, flag football, or out on the trails by the house building his clubhouse.
Goofy Foot is ten years old. He devours his free reading books like there is no tomorrow. He is also the family comedian. If you see him, ask him to tell you a joke! He is tender-hearted, social and compliant. When he is not outside riding his bike, you'll find him drawing or writing a funny book.
Beach Bunny is three years old. She is our sunshine! She joined our family through the unbelievable gift of adoption. Beach Bunny loves to snuggle with us and carefully takes care of her baby dolls. She is super silly and must say hi to everyone! One word that describes her is "joy".
11 comments:
Thank you for sharing this verse, Stacy. I needed this tonight. We too look to our great Comforter and Protector for peace. Tonight I cried for Katherine. I am listening and I am hearing. Thank you for your prayers. Love, Gina
Not only a sign, but a kiss from the Lord :)
Meghan
Thank you Stacy for sharing this. What a perfect sign that the Lord is with us during this journey! I think that's the only way we can make it through!
God always knows just what we need! I love how He gave you an actual sign! Thank you for sharing God's faithfulness!
How funny! Sometimes God's signs are subtle, but apparently God wanted to be sure you DID NOT miss this one! HA HA! :)
It is amazing how God works to be there for us in some of our wekaer moments...that is truly amamzing. I know it's so hard to say goodbye..I remember it OH so well...please know that I am praying for you and for you case and especially for PA.
Many Hugs
The Lord knows to lift your burdens from your shoulders and places them on his. What a sign! Thanks for sharing!
I would say it is definitley a love note from God!
amanda
I read your blog every day and marvel over Isabella's beauty! I don't even know you but for some reason I worry when you don't update your blog for several days...I hope you are all OK.
Jennifer
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What an amazing sign, and in your favorite language!
I think God loves to give us hints and reminders when we need them the most.
Love,
Kirk
Stacy, I read your entry on Zack's site... And decided to jump over to yours and read.... I guess we were on the same page when we wrote on our sites.... LOL Girl I feel your pain as I am right there with you.... Our samples arrived at USE on 10/11. Our test was done on 10/5.... Best wishes on your journey!!!!! I hope we hear something soon!!!!
Kim
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