If You Only Knew.....You Wouldn't Have Bothered Me!

With all of the news swirling, including the March 9th State Department confirmation that there could be a significant decrease in the number of adoptions processed through Ethiopia, Tony and I are standing firm.  We had an amazing talk the other night about all the 'what ifs'.  As we looked at the current 'facts' and weighed them against what we believe to be true of God, we've resolved that we are standing firm.  We believe God has led us to this place and there is so much that he wants us to put our hands and feet to in Ethiopia.  We are excited!

Ya know Tye Tribbett has this song that's called "I Want It All Back" and in it he says (talking about Satan) ...."If you only knew what I was gonna be after the storm you wouldn't have even bothered me."  Love that!  This storm has so deepened our faith and many others who are orphan advocates.  So even if there is a significant delay in the 'adoption' process, there is absolutely no delay in how God will use us in Ethiopia.  That may have just been sped up!  It may mean a missions trip will come sooner than we thought.  Who knows what's on the horizon for how God will extend us in Ethiopia but I'm excited to be on this ride!  Let's go!!!  Can't wait to see what God does on the other side of this!



*singing* Might not be what I would choose but this is the stuff you use.//So break me of impatience.  Conquer my frustrations.  I've got a new appreciation.  It's not the end of the world.//Might not be what I would choose but this is the stuff you use.//