Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes and make a new beginning
Anyone can feel the ache
You think it’s more than you can take
But you are stronger, stronger than you know
Don’t you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds
To find the silver lining
I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do
It doesn’t matter what you’ve heard
Impossible is not a word
It’s just a reason for someone not to try
Everybody’s scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It’ll be alright
Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing
I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do
Overcome the odds
You do have a chance
(That’s what faith can do)
When the world says you can’t
It’ll tell you that you can!
I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do
That's what faith can do!
Even if you fall sometimes
You will have the strength to rise
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Wait Upon the Lord
Well, we had our long awaited big, huge, Benefit Concert last night. The time of worship was great, Leon was great! The Lord's presence was there with us. But less than 50 people came. Thunk.... VERY depressing.
But God still has a plan, that just wasn't it. We hadn't made any travel plans yet. So we talked with our director this morning, (thanks Sue). And then we prayed.
In my heart, I heard the Lord say, "Wait upon the Lord. You'll renew your strength". So we looked it up in the Bible. This is what it says:
"But, those who wait for the Lord, who expect, look for, and hope in Him, shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up close to God as eagles mount up to the sun; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired." Isaiah 40:31 Amplified
God sees the whole picture, we don't. For some reason, He wants us to wait and not go yet. If we had received all the money we needed at the concert as we had hoped, we would be leaving in 2 weeks. But that door has been closed now. This way, we have to wait for God's perfect timing and trust that He knows what is best. So we have decided to wait until March 4th to see if Gezaw's case passes court.
If he does, we will pick up all three kids together, probably the beginning of April. A month later for the girls than we had hoped ... :(
If he doesn't pass court on March 4th, I will probably fly ALONE (Oh My Gosh...) at the last minute :{ by March 7th and pick up the girls and take them to their original March 11th Embassy Appointment. Talk about stressful. Then Charlie will fly later when Gezaw's case does pass.
We hope it doesn't happen this way, as Charlie admits, he needs me there since I've been doing all the paperwork and I need him there so I'm not scared to death and having panic attacks.
So, we started out stunned and bummed today, but now I'm experiencing His peace. We are trusting that God is in control and He has a plan.
After everything last night, we still received $1300, which is really incredible and we are very greatful. With this new plan, we still need about $8000 to complete all three adoptions and pick them up. So you can be in prayer about that for us.
But God still has a plan, that just wasn't it. We hadn't made any travel plans yet. So we talked with our director this morning, (thanks Sue). And then we prayed.
In my heart, I heard the Lord say, "Wait upon the Lord. You'll renew your strength". So we looked it up in the Bible. This is what it says:
"But, those who wait for the Lord, who expect, look for, and hope in Him, shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up close to God as eagles mount up to the sun; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired." Isaiah 40:31 Amplified
God sees the whole picture, we don't. For some reason, He wants us to wait and not go yet. If we had received all the money we needed at the concert as we had hoped, we would be leaving in 2 weeks. But that door has been closed now. This way, we have to wait for God's perfect timing and trust that He knows what is best. So we have decided to wait until March 4th to see if Gezaw's case passes court.
If he does, we will pick up all three kids together, probably the beginning of April. A month later for the girls than we had hoped ... :(
If he doesn't pass court on March 4th, I will probably fly ALONE (Oh My Gosh...) at the last minute :{ by March 7th and pick up the girls and take them to their original March 11th Embassy Appointment. Talk about stressful. Then Charlie will fly later when Gezaw's case does pass.
We hope it doesn't happen this way, as Charlie admits, he needs me there since I've been doing all the paperwork and I need him there so I'm not scared to death and having panic attacks.
So, we started out stunned and bummed today, but now I'm experiencing His peace. We are trusting that God is in control and He has a plan.
After everything last night, we still received $1300, which is really incredible and we are very greatful. With this new plan, we still need about $8000 to complete all three adoptions and pick them up. So you can be in prayer about that for us.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Happy Birthday, Charlie!
On Thursday, my husband's birthday, we received a special donor grant for $10,000!! That makes a total of $14,500 in grants in the past week or so! This pays for our 2 girl's country fees. Those needed to be paid in full before we could travel. So now, we can schedule our Embassy appointment. We should be traveling the week of March 11th to go pick up our girls!!!
We still need about $6,800 for travel and visas for the girls and about $8500 for Gezaw's adoption fees, travel and visas before we pick him up late April.
At this point I know that I know, the Lord will provide everything we need. But I am still knocking, asking, and reminding Him that we are still in need.
We are having our Benefit Concert this Friday night. Please pray for 1000 people to come! So far our pre-concert ticket sales have been very slow. But, our God is able to do more than we can imagine or think!
Thanks for your continued prayers!
We still need about $6,800 for travel and visas for the girls and about $8500 for Gezaw's adoption fees, travel and visas before we pick him up late April.
At this point I know that I know, the Lord will provide everything we need. But I am still knocking, asking, and reminding Him that we are still in need.
We are having our Benefit Concert this Friday night. Please pray for 1000 people to come! So far our pre-concert ticket sales have been very slow. But, our God is able to do more than we can imagine or think!
Thanks for your continued prayers!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Received a Grant from Lydia Fund!
Praise God. We had an over the phone interview tonight with the folks from The Lydia Fund and they decided to give us a grant! One more step closer to picking up our girls. But it's not over yet. Keep prayin'! If we get all the money we need soon, we can travel for our embassy date the week of March 11th!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Ready for Travel!
We got word today, that if we had all the money we needed, right now, we would be ready to make travel arrangements to pick up our girls. All of their paperwork, birth certificates, passports, etc. are ready. Please pray that the Lord would send us the finances we need to bring our girls home!
Grants Pending
Right now we are being considered for 3 different grants! Please pray that the Lord will release the much needed funds to us.
Good news!
Gezaw's case has been submitted to Ethiopian court today. If all goes well he could be home in 12 weeks! Pray!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
The Lord found us our boy!
As you may know, we have been in the process of adopting 3 kids. 2 little girls, Zakeya & Dibora who passed court on Jan 21st. and Godeza, who did not pass court, in fact his Dad came and took him home.
We immediately asked Sue to put us on the waiting list for another infant boy. But God has His own plans. All we have to do is listen and when we hear His voice, we need to drop all of our own plans and agendas and embrace what He wants.
"I know the plans I have for you says the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
So after much wrestling with the Lord, :) we have laid our own plans down and we have joyfully decided to adopt Gezaw from the Waiting Boys list. He is 7 years old, has a sweet and gentle smile. In fact he is smiling in every picture. Even on his medicals, the Dr. noted that when he was there getting his exam, he was smiling.
Sue says he is paper ready and will be submitted to court next week. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
We immediately asked Sue to put us on the waiting list for another infant boy. But God has His own plans. All we have to do is listen and when we hear His voice, we need to drop all of our own plans and agendas and embrace what He wants.
"I know the plans I have for you says the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
So after much wrestling with the Lord, :) we have laid our own plans down and we have joyfully decided to adopt Gezaw from the Waiting Boys list. He is 7 years old, has a sweet and gentle smile. In fact he is smiling in every picture. Even on his medicals, the Dr. noted that when he was there getting his exam, he was smiling.
Sue says he is paper ready and will be submitted to court next week. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Grant Money Awarded!
Praise God!
We got a call today from CARI and we have been awarded a grant! This gets us one step closer to bringing our kids home! Thank you Lord! Keep Praying....
We got a call today from CARI and we have been awarded a grant! This gets us one step closer to bringing our kids home! Thank you Lord! Keep Praying....
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