The week has been overwhelming. Through a series of texts with Alyssa's mom, we were invited out for a visit. We spent an hour with her and her mother in their home. When we arrived, Alyssa was sitting in her high chair eating. She did not remember us and was quite shy. Judah won her heart first with his sweet way and then Micaiah and I soon followed. She ended the visit with every item out of my purse, including my lip gloss. Tim and I were laughing as she placed the lip gloss on her lips and made a fish face for the camera. We feel very privileged to have an opportunity to see her and visit with her mother too. They are doing very well. God continues to show us the plan that He had in mind when he brought Alyssa to us. It was not a permanent placement but one that would allow her mother the time she needed to grow and raise Alyssa herself. Looking forward to more visits in the future and hoping that we can be a support to both of them.
As if that isn't emotionally draining enough, the following day we had a placement presentation for a baby girl. Seeing one daughter one day and a possible second daughter the next was overwhelming and amazing. We took a day to make a decision as there are no guarantees with the system. Tim and I felt the Lord giving us an understanding of what was to come and that this little girl was to come into our home. Tim and I told the boys the next morning over breakfast. My heart just melted as Judah jumped up and down and couldn't stop smiling when he heard the news. You have to understand, Judah prays for his sister Alyssa and his "new baby sister" each night. His faith is so big and I am amazed by his heart. Micaiah was very excited too! He is our steady stream and said, "Yeay!" and that was that.
I love our little family and am so thankful that God has given us such amazing children. One daughter that doesn't live with us in our home but still needs our love and another on the way! We will be meeting our baby girl Tuesday and hope to bring her home Wednesday. We will hold our breath until the adoption is completed and hold loosely those things that we cannot control. The roller coaster is taking off again. Here we go. . .
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
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amazing. The Khul family rocks my socks! truthfully.
Watching you guys, even from afar, is an an encouragement and a reminder that God is big. He's in control. And has his children's best in mind!
He's awesome that way.
What an awesome blessing! I am so happy and excited for you all. We are still waiting... it's been two months now, and still holding our breath every time the phone rings. So far it's not God's time yet. Please pray for us as we wait for our future blessing. And I will continue to pray for God's hand over your little girls. Love you guys!,
My name is Nicole. My husband and brother are both in the worship band More Than This. We met you guys at a youth winter camp 2 years ago when you had Alyssa there.
I will be praying for you guys, if you wouldn't mind keeping us in your prayers as well. We are currently in the process to foster/adopt as well. Finishing our classes, CCL licensing, homestudy, etc and could have a placement as early as December. We feel God calling us to adopt rather than have biological children.
We feel God has really stretched our hearts and called us to concurrent planning, willing to take a "high risk" (of going back with the birthparents) child or even a sibling group of 2. We know it won't be easy but we will rely on God's grace..not only for us but for the children that will come in and out of our home and eventually stay. They did not have the choice to become foster children, so we will put our hearts out there for their sake. We would rather we hurt then they hurt.
Grace and peace to you guys.
Wendi - I am amazed by your perspective and patience. You and Tim truly have a relationship with the Lord and I am impressed by your ability to accept His will - albeit sometimes hard to swallow. I pray things will work out for you to bring this little girl into your lives as your family is truly deserving of a sweet, little girl spirit.
What a great post, Wendi. I hope everything works out well for your family! The two girls are lucky to have you in their lives ;o)
What an amazing story! I am so glad you are able to keep in touch with Alyssa and her mom. What a testimony. And NOW!!! Yay for God and His amazing ways! So happy for you guys and praying as you adjust and love this little baby God has just for you.
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