We learned yesterday that the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion in Rwanda is no longer accepting new dossiers at this time for the purpose of focusing on becoming part of the Hague Convention and to focus on the dossiers they currently have in their possession.
We were so close to turning in our dossier! I'm a flood of emotions and in no state to blog. I think we're needing to step back for a time and seek the Lord and His direction.
I've been reciting Matthew 11:28-30 over and over hoping that I will be able to let God take this burden so that I can rest in Him.
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
And I've been playing my favorite song over and over, which is hitting home right now as I'm in this valley:
13 comments:
Tara ~
We are right there with you.
The Webbs
Praying with you and for you. I can only imagine how you feel. God's plans are greater than our own, His purpose and path is perfect. Hoping your pain and sadness will soon become filled with joy. Love you guys.
Praying for you guys. I immidiately thought of you and several other families we have become friends with that were just steps behind us in the process. Don't lose hope. God has a plan for you guys and knows the desires of your heart. We are still on pins and needles, but it is looking like we could make it in time!
I'm so sorry. This is devastating news for you and other families in the process. Most of all though, I am so sad for the children lost in the shuffle who would have otherwise been home with families.
What a hard time! Remember that everything has a purpose. I really like Isaiah 55:8-9
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways highter than your ways, an my thoughts than your thoughts"
His perspective is greater, He is in charge, so it will all work out for the best possible.
we were also days away from getting our file to the embassy. my head knows that this is all part of the plan. that God is truly in control. by my heart wants nothing to do with it right now. i know how you feel. it's hard and it hurts. just know that you are not alone. thank you for posting that verse. it's very special to me right now.
I am so sorry, Tara. I know that you and Isaac will be amazing parents to the most perfect baby someday. I just know it! You're in my prayers.
Oh my gosh. I am so sorry. Praying for you guys.
All I can say is that I am crying right now. I am so sorry, but know that you all are meant to be parents, the best parents ever. Love from the Conklins.
I'm with you. Completely broken but trusting that God is good and sovereign.
My heart hurts for you! Keeping you in our prayers. God has a plan!
What exactly does this mean? I have been looking at people's blog sites who are planning on adopting from Rwanda, my husband and I are in the process of getting rid of the very minimal debt we still have in order to start heading forward in raising money and begin the adoption process through home of hope in Rwanda. If you have any time to fill me in with what this means, that would be extremely helpful. But, if you do not have time, I totally understand. my email is rissahil@gmail.com/ I will be praying for you
I am so sorry for you. God's plans are perfect as is His timing. Remember, Joy comes in the morning.
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