We learned a little bit ago that the past six weeks have essentially been for nothing. We thought we were waiting for the passport to be issued based on information shared with us near Christmas. We just learned that yesterday they were able to file for her passport. We have asked to have some clarification since we were told this happened the day after we received written guardianship. We were just told the passport should come in 2-6 weeks, but again, that was what we were told in December. On top of this frustration, our updated fingerprints have not yet come back either which usually would have happened by now. Each day that goes by there suggests that there will be a longer delay in the future as they may request additional paperwork to be completed.
We are trying to stay aware that we see one very tiny slice of this whole thing and that our Lord sees the whole picture. It is a challenging and growth-inducing perspective. I must admit that I don't always feel like growing.
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You and I know that adoption is difficult and it is a huge time of growth for us as individuals and as a family. Think of most of the adoption stories in the Bible.. they seem to be filled with some pain as well as joy. They are filled with growth as well. Our journeys are the same... we have hope, fear, anxiety, joy... all those emotions. But through the whole thing we are also learning so much more and growing in our relationship with the Lord.
Hang in there... God keeps his promises!
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