God and I have a lot of great conversations in those predawn hours. Here are some things that have been waking me up. I would appreciate if you would add them to your own prayers!
- Whether or not I should bring Joshua Gebeyehu with me if I am able to meet any of his birth family. There are a lot of "if's" in that prayer, but it is a decision I will only have 1 chance to make - there are no redos or next times. I have researched and asked the experts, however there is no easy answer. Please pray that God will really speak to me on this one, only He knows what will be best for His Gebeyehu.
- Travel! Dates - I am most anxious to be booking plane tickets. Also pray for planes to follow their schedule. I have heard of so many travel delays lately, start praying for safe, timely travel! Health - please pray that we are all healthy during the trip.
- Shipping and distribution of the SHOES - I am pretty sure that I have this figured out. Through a miraculous chain of events, I think we will be able to FedEx the shoes at a WAY discounted rate. Krissy's school donated a part of the shipping money and we are working on another fundraiser for the balance. Shipping the shoes direct will make getting through the airport SO much easier. Please pray that all these possibilities become realities, that the shoes become a blessing to the recipients, and that Krissy is blessed from all her work.
- Peace, Patience, and Focus for me! I am having a hard time waiting, especially after hearing that Joshua is having a hard time waiting. It is an excited, hopeful wait at this point. (Nothing like the hopeless trudge waiting to pass court)I am having a hard time concentrating on anything! It is hard on my kids at home, too. I see the strain of the waiting in them.
- Attachment/Bonding/Adjustment - Attachment with an adopted child is both the same and different than with a biological one. I will share more about what I have learned soon, but continue to pray that Joshua Gebeyehu will feel like he is coming home. That he will feel secure and trust us. Only God can make that happen in the sort period of time we will have to bond before we fly away together. Can you imaging how scary all that would be? I am a little concerned about fitting into a different culture for the week we will be there. He is leaving all he knows forever, and bringing nothing of security with him. I get to bring my mom and daughter. Pray for my boy's heart!
- Please pray that my friends get PASSING news tomorrow. They are on court date 3!
Thank you my friends! You are all such a gift. If I can ever pray for you please call, e-mail, or comment below. Your prayers have carried us through and will carry Joshua Gebeyehu home. It would be an honor and privilege to pray for you as well.
