Trust

Lately I have been reading (good and bad) through books, internet, blogs. etc. of the process and how children in Africa are treated. I knew this on the surface, but to read it is a lot to process.

Prayer:
"Lord, Please keep your arms around me during this trying time of approvals with this adoption. Please keep my heart in a steady place and not on edge. Please help me to focus on things that need my focus every day. I know we will love this child although I did not give birth to him...that has never been a concern of mine or John's, so thank you for that comfort...thank you for giving me a heart that loves so completely. Please help me with the struggle of wondering what if this child is not treated the way he needs to be in Ethiopia while we wait for him. I pray for the contentment that he is taken care of by You and that this is beyond my control. I know we have a way to go, and please keep a positive spirit within me during the process. I know now why you gave me a fighting spirit...I pray that I use this in Your name and make a difference the way you have called me to do. Please have mercy on our sweet baby...may he find peace and rest in his days ahead before we get to him. Thank you for choosing us to go through this life changing experience. I pray that I not only will make a difference in one child's life, but that you give me the knowledge, perserverence, and drive to make a change in many children's lives.  Please drive any insercurity out of me and keep my focus on what you have called of me. In Jesus Name, Amen"