*sigh*
This is my fourth post today.
Before you think you’ve missed the other three….
Hang on.
I haven’t posted the first three. They are sitting, waiting. Just like me. Sitting. Waiting. Wanting to share some news. Trying to figure a way to share a little, without sharing too much. {Which frankly, is impossible!}
Because of logistics, I just can’t share anything!!
{yet}
So here I am on my fourth post try.
Each of the first three posts are titled something different.
Each of the first three posts are written from a slightly different angle.
Each of the first three posts is sitting in the “drafts” line-up;
Waiting.
What is it about waiting?
Waiting.
Just the word “waiting” makes most people buggy!
Face it!
Some times we have to wait for good things.
Some times we have to wait for a phone call.
Some times we have to wait for an email.
Some times we have to wait for difficult things.
Some times we wait for things that the very thought of make us downright giddy!
Some times we have to wait for sorrowful things.
Whatever the wait – I admit – waiting is probably one of my least favorite things.
Especially at times like this.
It can be exasperating!
And tedious.
So while we wait, I am:
Praying alot.
Fasting some.
Praying some more.
Sleeping less – so I can pray some more.
Reading scripture.
Remembering what God has already done.
Praying some more.
Asking a few close friends to pray with us.
And cleaning and “purging” like a wild woman!
{Somehow cleaning and purging makes me feel better,
or at least occupies my time!}
And that my friends is all I can say.
{for now}
I feel your boatload getting fuller!
Thomas Garrett is a great name, you know, if you might need one.
Oh Stacy and Cate – you two ought to be detectives!! xoxo
So, how many are coming home? 😉 I'll be praying for your family, both here and afar!
Love ya, Tiff
Are you adopting more kids?
🙂
Oh Linny!! I am SOOOO excited!!!
I say we do a day of fasting for YOU!!
Can't wait to see this beautiful thing HE is doing unfold in front of our eyes!
Well sweet friend, you know I'm praying along with fasting. It's so exciting to see God moving once again. Hugs and love
OH MY!!! Cannot wait to hear your news! 🙂
Hmmmm- ya got me thinking!
Can't wait to hear about what we are waiting for!
I'm praying!
Sometimes I title a post and put it in the draft pile- so I don't forget to post on it. I've also done the "let's try that post again" thing. Sometimes it just takes a couple tries to say what ya wanta say!
Hugs, love and prayers Linny!
I have to say that "purging" sounds a lot like "nesting" to me < wink, wink >
Can't wait to hear what the Lord is up to! I'm praying with you!!
~Kelly
Praying for you Linny! Excited to see what the Lord is up to in your life!:)
Linny,
We have been waiting on God for answers and it is so tough! But we know and believe that God's answers and timing is always perfect. Praying for your answers to come quickly and for the Lord to give you wisdom.
I see a little clue… can I say? 🙂 ..the label at the end of your post 🙂
Same as me, I'm waiting too, seeing what will pan out, what He will do… it's all in His hands, it is not related to orphans, but it's something big.
The waiting part sounds familiar – is it familiar in the same way? We're expecting a call from our agency soon – are you? LOL! 😉
Sending up prayers for you and your family!
SO NOT FAIR 😉 But let me guess ~ 1, 2 or 3 new Treasures????
I'm on to you guys….. 😉 Buuut I still can't wait to hear! AAAAH THE SUSPENSE
Oooh… INTRIGUE! 😀
I look forward to reading about whatever it is (sometime – hopefully – in the near future).
Unlike everyone else, I won't ask WHAT you're talking about. (Although you're killing me with the suspense too!)
I'd just like to know WHEN you can spill whatever beans you're unable to spill right now. 😉
Can't wait to virtually meet him, her, them?
Blessings,
Julie
Yep, it's time for some more new faces in your family pictures! Hope that's what it is, hope you can spill soon! And from FB or tweets, is someone else due to come back soon?
=)
Hmmm, I, too, think there are some more sweet faces in need of your mama hugs!
All of us readers are SO anxious to hear your news!!! I absolutely do *not* like to wait for things.
Looking forward to the big reveal – its a blessing to see God work in your life:)
So glad to know that I can be praying for this specific time your walk … even though you are making me very excited to hear more!!! I have a little something to share here in a bit as well … can't wait to hear your news and share ours 😉
BLessings, Lisa C.
Okay, so I'm awful. I just can't help guessing. I see that "Orphans" is one of the end of the blog tags. Is that a hint :)? Maybe that just because we are praying, waiting, and praying too.
Ohhhh…I so hate when you do this!!!
You know how to keep us on our toes! Can't wait to hear your news. Love that it has to do with Orphans, maybe orphans no more!!!
I'm joining the club neighbor! Waiting, cleaning, purging, preparing… a good place to be! 😀
Can't wait to know what is new and exciting in your home.
I know what is happening at our house when I am cleaning and purging. Will be checking back often to hear more news.
I've been looking out for a post with these labels after your "scouts" have returned…;)
Praying for Divine guidance!
Oh so curious though!!!!!!
Which one of the described angels in Emma's letter to mom will be involved???
Praying you'll get your answer soon, so we can know too, ha ha
Your praying for some more little ones too come and join their forever familiy…I know it! Praying with you all! Lots of love and blessings!
Love The Funks
Praying for you guys and for clarity – soon!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!!
you are cracking me up
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoooooooooooooooo
baby edith????? Praying for y'all!
I'm thinking another sweet bundle of joy is in your near future! Praying my sweet friend!!! Can't wait to hear more about this "waiting". Would you pray for us while we figure out WHERE God has us in this whole adoption thing. I know He has things swirling around us, but my waiting is more sorrowful everyday. I just want to turn in the application and as they say in the west "lets get a move on!" I know He is calling us to two from China! Only He knows how in the world we will ever do that! Pray for my heart during the "waiting to begin" stage, is that actually a stage in adoption? LOL Love you and cannot
you are just so blessed……
Praying for you as you wait! Janet
Four Now ……. I will lift your Family up in prayer. I too would love to have a day of fasting… Am i the fourth person to say that …… Just wondering. You are Truley a Gift to so Many Linny!
And because I am an adoptive mother as well. I am well aware of the Gifts that each of my children have given me… they are my Blessings!
Ahhhh, no fair! I'll be checking your blog every hour. 😉
I'm hardly sleeping myself, adopting TWO from China, and the LORD showing Himself faithful in our fundraising…and seeing His mighty hand in our plans, and plans to go to AFrica this summer…and my mind swims all day and during the night.
Off to clean and purge a little myself!
Can't wait to hear!! Praying for peace and patience in the wait. 🙂