A Day Like No Other

Today is very hard to write about, because there is no way to describe what it was like on a computer. We had a quiet morning. Our appointment was at 12:00, I think we were there around 11:40. We waited in a long hallway and I actually thought my heart was popping out of my chest. I was fighting back the tears and I thought I was going to ball! I did bring my Footprints book with my and I opened up the page and the verse was- Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.... The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Ex. 14:13-14 After waiting and watching door after door open, they told us at 1:00 it was lunch and we could come back at 2:30. We went to lunch and went back to the Adoption Center at 2:30. Finally we went in. The room was very small and we were asked what we were requesting. The social worker then gave us 4 binders to look through. It was just like we read it would be, but it was like nothing else we have ever experienced. Page after page were children that were labeled as invalids, retarded, aids, etc. There were some younger children, but they have 5 or 6 siblings. At that time I was wondering what in the world we were doing. After about 2 hours there were a few pages that we had pulled out that we wanted some more information on. We had the option of accepting a referral or try to make another appointment, which can take up to 2 weeks or possibly not at all. We both agreed that we would not take a second appointment- as it could really be pretty much the same thing. We were able to accept a referral that we both felt peaceful about. We are taking a 9 hr train ride tomorrow night to meet the child, whose lives in the Kherson region (on your map link). We know that nothing is certain, but we are again putting our faith in the Lord, as He is in control. We would like to keep the details to ourselves until we have a chance to meet. It is a very emotional time, but somehow we do feel at peace. We certainly know that nothing is definite and if things don't work out for us, then that is not God's will for us. It has been an amazing time already, despite the emotional torture! Ukraine is a very interesting place and they have a lot of food that we really like. We miss the kids a lot, but we know without a shadow of a doubt that we made the right decision to leave them at home with caring friends and family. We love you all and thank you every one for your prayers. Keep on praying, and Lord willing by Wednesday we will know a little more.

Love, Doug and Glenda

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3