I wonder what's ahead?

Eight days from today and we will be in Ukraine at our appointment with adoption officials!

I haven't really known how to post about what we know of our little boy. It is still unclear as to our future with him. We have been dealing with 2 issues. One is the paperwork problems that if unresolved in country, would make him unavailable right now. The second issue is that for some time now we have not been 100% sure that the name (his birth name) we have for him is actually the name for the little boy in our pictures that has made his way into our hearts. We have not been able to confirm this and now it appears we might only be able to do this at the orphanage ourselves after we get there. This may or may not be possible. I'm sorry....I am sure I have confused the beans out of you. But, suffice it to say - either scenario will require some miracles! Did you hear that LORD? I know you did! :)

Today, a good friend of mine told me, "Don't focus on the solutions, focus on the one who has the solutions." So, I have been attempting to fix my eyes on Jesus. Whatever is ahead for us, we know with all certainty, that it is exactly how the Lord has planned it from the very beginning of time. But, I have to confess to you, it is so hard sometimes. Waiting is hard. Not knowing is hard. Fearing the loss of a child you love as your own is hard.

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. "
Hebrews 12:2-3

And so, we will not give in to fear and discouragement of the unknown. We will pray against it. We will look forward with anticipation to see the glory of the Lord revealed to us. We will praise Him for His sovereignty and His almighty power. And we will drown in his mercy and grace.

And I...will try not to go crazy this week getting this rag, tag bunch of ragamuffins packed for a trip half way around the world! (Have I mentioned our twin boys are coming with us! And the little ones will stay with very loving and doting family and friends:))

It is going to be an amazing adventure...you just watch and see! Not because of us or anything we are doing, but because we serve an absolutely astounding God and He is being given free reign to show Himself!