“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1
I have always loved this verse. I’ve never been much of a Bible-verse- memorizer-girl (I hated Bible drills in Sunday school and failed Bible class in the 5th grade), but this one has stuck with me my entire life. Don’t know why, but it always comes back into my brain on days like today—the days when I am reminded that it’s all about faith, hope and conviction.
This is the day. Please pray with Donovan and me for safe travels to and fro, for my joints to stay in place and for us to avoid any sickness so that we can focus all of our energies on Noemi. This process is a bitter sweet, and we expect to be slammed with the emotions wrapped up in the tragedy of any child becoming an orphan and what that means for a family and for a country, coupled with the joy of meeting the child we have prayed for for so long. What a gift. And then we pray for God’s hands to hold us as we hold her and teach each other that she is ours and we are hers. Always.
Our cup is overflowing this morning…
See you soon...
5 comments:
Praying and smiling for you guys today. Can't wait to see pictures and hear all about it when you return!
Harmony
Wishing you a wonderful trip. Ethiopia is an incredible place.
Hi there,
I heard about your story through my cousin, Drew Mullen's wife, Lisa (who we are SO WILD about!)
Anyways, my husband and I glanced at your blog today, and remember those feelings EXACTLY... we just adopted our first son this April. Such an amazing story you two have. I'm praying for your safe journey home as PARENTS!
Dear Donovan and Julie,
I just had a note from Donovan's Mom -- who is my first cousin, and I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that the kinks can work out quickly, that Noemi recovers amazingly, miraculously and swiftly!!! That tomorrow finds a whole new chapter of good news in this incredible story. Thinking, praying, and hoping for healing!
Mary Ann Yutzy
Dear Julie and Donovan,
What an overwhelmingly beautiful and touching prayer! I can totally see how you'd be out of luck without a tissue handy!
I'm not sure if you're checking this blog while in Addis, but if you are we just wanted you to know our hearts are with you as you meet Noemi Sosina and everyone at Layla house.
Love and hugs to the Roberts Witmer family from Doris and Ryan
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