There are so many thoughts floating around my
noggin at this moment.
We are beginning our journey to Uganda on Sunday.
So things are a little nuts around the homestead
{to say the least.}
I have been on the phone with a neurosurgeon’s office
this afternoon.
He is more than willing to see Miss R when we return,
which is a blessing.
He did say that we should plan for her to be in the hospital for
at least a month when we return.
We are flying out of a major city so when Emma and I return we can take her directly to the hospital {if needed}. This neurosurgeon, whose speciality is pediatrics, happens to be out of town the week we return. Not sure what to make of that, but thankful that the Lord goes before us each step of the way.
Although I have to say, I was beginning to have fears creep in.
And yes, I have to be vague.
ugh.
{The downside of having a very public blog.}
Suffice it to say that circumstances were becoming very concerning.
We needed God to move a very big mountain
{like a 14,000 ft. one!}
in a big way.
{like a 14,000 ft. one!}
in a big way.
He needed to move SUPER BIG.
He needed to move HUGE.
In fact this mountain was GARGANTUAN.
Then this afternoon the kids and I were reading our Bibles together.
We were studying about Moses and how God rescued the Israelites and all the mountains He moved to set them free from Pharaoh. Then the Red Sea parting – much to their surprise!
We turned the conversation then to the mountains that had all been moved for each of the kids to come home to our family:
an entire Chinese Government being moved on Isaiah’s behalf;
Elizabeth being sick and rescued by one hour at the last minute;
Luthern Serv*ces not returning Liberty’s birth moms
call looking for a family!
Then we talked about the mountains that needed to be moved for Ruby Grace and Sarah Jane.
And we knelt together and prayed.
I love kneeling before the throne of grace
and I love that we do it as a family.
I wish I could have recorded the kids praying.
The pray specifically and they pray with a deep love they already
have for their two new sisters waiting in Africa.
Even Elijah understands what’s at stake!
He’s lived in an orphanage and yes, he seems to remember.
Elizabeth remembers a ton.
Isaiah remembers.
And so it is with deep concern that they pray for the huge circumstances
that stand between Africa and Colorado.
And about 2 hours after we knelt and prayed Dw texted me.
He had gotten an email from Africa.
Mountain number one had moved.
Miraculously.
And as much as I hate to have to be so vague,
I am unable to share publicly, yet.
BUT
I am thinking that one day I will write this story all out.
And life has settled down.
But for now, rejoice with us that our Miracle-working, Mountain-moving, Awe-inspiring, Gasp-giving God has moved the first mountain!
So very thankful we can trust the Mountain-Mover.
“I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain,
‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt
in his heart but believes that what he says will happen,
it will be done for him.”
Mark 11:23 niv
Such encouraging words to remember that God will see to every detail, move each mountain in His time, and that he alone is trustworthy. Praying for each mountain to be moved!
Praying for the rest of those mountains to FALL! And praising God for His grace and power!:)
Praise God for mountain #1!! Praying, praying and praying some more!!!
Fasting for you tomorrow and praying sweet friend, those mountains are gonna blow away!
Cannot wait for you to hold and love Ruby and Sarah.
Sending you love!
Oh Yippee Jesus! Thank You God for moving mountains! And for your deep deep love of the orphan! Janet
We will continue to pray hard here!!
Praising God and praying for your other mountains to move in God's perfect timing and power. I have a picture of a mountain on the cupboard door with these words…"Speak to your mountains" Amen…and Amen….what a blessing for your sweet children to see yet another mountain moved as they kneel down and pray!
I second the first Janet's reply – Yippee Jesus! Praying for you all the rest of the way!
Hugs,
janet, kevin, ted, philip, eli, and sophia yilin
You know I always pray for you and your wonderful family but know this day I am praying for all the mountains to miraculously crumble to pieces right before your eyes! Those are your baby girls God has promised you! I love you!!
Just this morning before I read your post, I was speaking aloud Mark 11:23,24(for my mother's cancer).
I will speak them for you and your two daughters too.
Rejoicing!!
I LOVE YOUR KIDS!!!
So excited and praying with you all.
Love,
Rose
Prayers for those mountains to be thrown into the sea! God is great!
Praying for the mountains to be leveled!!!
Isaiah 45:2-3 "I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am The Lord"
Praise the Lord! We'll keep praying for every mountain and hurdle standing in the way. Hugs my friend as you head to Africa to bring home your girls!!
WOOHOO! Praising God with you and your family that the Lord is already moving those mountains… Go Linny and Emma… God God! We can't wait to see how the Lord is paving the way for you to go get your girls, all in God's time. Linny, you are truly AMAZING… I know you don't want to necessarily hear that, but everytime I come to read, I am truly inspired and encouraged! God is working through you in a big way! Much love…
Sara and crew in OK:)
I need a mountain moved in Africa right now. Otherwise I will be returning to America without my son on Friday. God help me.
Since reading this earlier this song has been going around my head thought you may like 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08YZF87OBQ
Praise God that the mountain was moved. You forgot to mention the mountain of Miss Jubilee too 🙂
I cannot wait to see your daughters in your arms!
Please don't ever apologize for being vague. Everything you share with us is appreciated…to be honest, everything you don't share is a appreciated to because we know you are doing what is best for your family. Thank you for sharing especially your needs. You allow us the blessing of praying with you!
Your faith and your family is such an inspiration! 🙂 ALWAYS
Just one stranger to another…
I wrote earlier (on the 16th) that I needed God to move a mountain in Africa or I was coming home alone! Guess who came home Friday (on the 23rd) with her son? ME!
Truthfully, I have been a little jealous of the relationship you have with God, so I asked him to show me some of that awe-some-ness you dwell in! And he answered my prayer!!!!!! Miraculously, the Embassy cleared us and gave us our visa in the final, and I mean final hour! Did I mention that they yielded in the final hour????? That monstrous mountain of bureaucratic hot mess crumbled literally before my eyes.
Thank you Linny, for showing me what our Great God is capable of. Your faith is something to behold.