I got a text message this morning at 4:40am saying our flight had been delayed for 2.5 hours. We had a 6 hour layover on this upcoming flight before heading to Europe, so it’s good there is some leeway.
I was just talking to Dw and I was telling him how hard it was to leave yesterday.
Each mile we drove I dreaded being one more mile
from the people I love most in the whole world.
I’m gonna’ share my heart here.
I’m a homebody.
Plain and simple.
If I lived in the middle of 1,000 acres and could have our groceries dropped in, I’d be good with that. I love going to church, but that’s about good for me.
I love being home with my treasures.
Some women are gad-a-bouts.
Not me.
If I have to run to the stores, I can’t wait to get home to my kids
{the big ones and the little ones alike}.
Not.even.kidding.
My primary love language is quality time.
My second is physical touch.
Keep the ones I love here and keep ’em close.
Then I realized as I was driving yesterday that no doubt I am feeling that
home body thing even more than usual.
I just ran to Denver on Tuesday.
Five days prior we had been gone to San Francisco for two weeks.
The week before going to San Francisco I had had to take Jubilee and
the girls to Denver for Jubilee’s testing.
Two weeks before that we had been gone across the country to hug the neck of Tyler before that yellow ribbon went up. We had been gone for 10ish days.
Just prior to leaving to see Tyler and Sarah we had
literally had gone every.single.day. to Farmington because of Karl being in ICU.
When I put it all together, no wonder this home body girl is having withdrawals leaving!
The little ones were sobbing yesterday.
They didn’t want mama to leave.
The didn’t want Emma to leave.
I think sometimes people don’t realize that kids who have been adopted have already had to deal with a boatload of rejection issues. It is naive to think that even those adopted as toddlers would not have to struggle with separation from those they love.
I could hardly bare it yesterday.
I wanted to take my little treasures and run away.
I.hate.being.gone.from.them.
Please pray for that.
Our flights.
And favor within Uganda.
There are MANY mountains that must be moved.
We know HE is going to do it.
I just want to hear clearly His voice to know what to do.
Off to the airport for the first leg of our journey.
xo
Oh Linny. I do understand this. I call myself a social hermit. I love people but I LOVE being home. If I never left I would be OK.
Praying for you. Praying that burden is supernaturally lifted as you fly – so that you can do what He has called you to do [without that pit in your stomach].
Praying for you as you fly across the ocean and many countries to get to your little ones. Praying for peace in your heart & that you see God's hand each step of the way. Praying for the family left in CO.
Lorisa in Greeley
PRAYING, PRAYING PRAYING! For you, for your little ones at home, for Emma, for your hubby…
Praying for all things mentioned and those that only you and our heavenly Father know as well!
Praying for you Linny!!
Linny, I.AM.SO.THERE.WITH.YOU! I sobbed so much when I had to leave our daughter for a week to bring our son home and I so could live in the middle of nowhwere with my treasures too! Everyday I leave them for work is the same…I haven't been away from the computer for awhile, so trying to play catch up, but I have been thinking of you and yoru family and praying. Praying for your heart, safety, Ruby Grace, and everything unspoken now.
Blessings,
Carrie
Praying and thinking about you all. Safe journey and praying those mountains are moving before you get there, so that you can be home very fast. XOX
Praying for and believing with you!!
Hey friend – praying for you and Emma on this trip to bring home more treasures. Praying that the Lord will give peace to your hearts as well as to those at home. Praying for His comfort and His mighty ways to go with you. Can't wait to hear all about it! HUGS
I agree with you on the home body thing. I hate being away from home. It is safe and secure to me. We will be traveling (hopefully next year) to a foreign country to bring our son home. That is the scariest thing for me. I have rarely left American soil(I am sheltered to say the least). I am very excited to bring our son home, but the fear of leaving my security behind is terrifying.
Praying all will go well with you and Uganda will be favorable!
Oh I know how you feel and it never gets any easier. I have been to more countries around the world than states here in the US. Every time I pull out of the drive way with that roller bag suitcase in the back, I just cry and want to stay home with my family. And knowing the issues of abandonment with our adopted children just makes the guilt so much more. It all makes the homecoming that much sweeter at the end of a trip.
Praying for you and your journey for amazing provisions and blessings.
I can totally relate. Love being at home with my family. No place I'd rather be. Praying, praying, praying for comfort and peace for all of you right now. Can't wait to hear about the amazing things God does on this journey!
wow, what timing! I have been sitting here sobbing as I recently went back to work outside the house and am just SO FLAT. I really really can't do it it. My heart LONGS to be at home caring for others and their space… I can't tell you how DEEPLY LONELY I am when I work in town and how totally part of a family I feel when I'm at home all day alone caring for the girls..
Will be praying for your sweet friend. Your upcoming adoption has been on my mind lately, and I will be checking in to see the updates.
Love,
janet and gang
YES!! Praying for all your requests regarding this travel. GOD IS ABLE!!! On that I'm standing and waiting to hear the praise reports!
Love you, sweet friend!
Oh Linny, I'm with ya:)! I am praying for the peace of God to wash over you and your little ones in a miraculous and mighty way today! And praying for HIS power to be displayed in Uganda, on behalf of your newest blessings! Love you!
Praying all goes well in Uganda. Can't wait to see those two precious treasures in your arms and home. Hugs and love
Definately praying. The Lord is near to all of you right now.
Praying Micah 2:13 for you as you go to Uganda! The Breaker is gone up before you…making the way.
I am another homebody!!! Love to be at home. Church on Sunday and Wednesday and I am good. Every once in awhile I crave a quiet mountain drive, generally when I am homesick :).
Praying for your trip and for Mtns to be moved in your request to bring Ruby Grace and Sarah Jane home.
((Hugs))
With Love,
Lori In SC
Yes,praying for you. I can REALLY imagine how you feel.
So your coming very close to us here.
Maybe Frankfurt! Just looking out of the windows and can see most of the planes.
Greetings, hugs and praers from germany
love Babsi
We will be praying!
Brooke
http://www.TheAnnessaFamily.blogspot.com
Linny…you just spoke my heart! Lifting you up in unceasing prayer…the favor of the Lord is upon you and Emma…oh the mountains He will move and delight in moving them for you…His precious children whom He loves so much! Can't wait until you are home and back with all your treasures! "He will quiet your heart with His love and rejoice over you with singing" Zeph. 3:17 <3
I fully relate to the homebody part, although I have never been across an ocean, or even across the state, from my kids. I am feeling for you! And I'll be praying, already have been, in fact. Can't wait to see Ruby in YOUR arms! Yay! I was thinking of you while you were in Phoenix, so closeby! I considered stalking you at the airport to say hi, but I figured there was a lot on your mind (and to do list) for that. haha. I'm praying you will all be safe and you will be at peace during the flight and the whole time.
Praying for your entire family and all that is going on with you. God is in control!
Will be praying for those mountains to move and counting the days until I hear you four are heading home. Gods Peace be with you.
Praying for you and Emma and all of the crew at home. May you know a peace that passes all understanding. Praying that He will smooth your way, remove any barriers and bring you and your two newest daughters home in RECORD TIME!
Happy Birthday Autumn! I hope you have a great B-day!