Philippians 4:6-7 " Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
My parents left today after being here for 9 days, as I was cleaning, I had alot of time to stop and think. Without getting into the whole story, I was on the internet after Thanksgivng looking at Foster Children up for adoption. There was a little boy that captured my heart. One of the cutest things you have ever seen. His name was Everett. Long story short, because of alot of circumstances (the social worker contacted me today) I don't think Matt and I will pursue him. (It is not just him but he has a sister with alot of problems and they have to go together, among some other things.) I also looked up a boy named Issac that I am waiting on info. ( I haven't told Matt about him yet...Oops! Matt sometimes thinks that I have lost my mind, but he goes with it. It doesn't hurt to look.)
To be honest I am stuggling a little bit today ( I love the blog thing...it's my therapy, and my prayer list). When I get weak and doubt what God is doing, my mind quickly turns to Ivy Elliott. The most perfect picture of God's perfect plan, His faithfulness and Love. How can I doubt what God is doing when He has given me such a gift in Ivy? I couldn't have planned her better for my family myself!
As I'm anxious about completeing my family and wondering when that baby will come. I am so thankful for Scripture, That God wants me to lay my burden on Him and let my requests be made known to Him. I am thankful for His peace that passes MY understanding. I know that whatever He decides will be for My family's best interest and I WILL wait for that....it's just sad waiting sometimes. I'm so thankful that He has given me examples in my own life where He has been faithful. Thank you Lord for that! So.....I'm still growing....and waiting.
(picture of the day I met Ivy and held her for the 1st time. She was a couple hours old.)
7 comments:
I love you Kel and am praying that the Lord brings you another little one. Ivy is a testament to God's goodness to us. His timing is perfect. You remind me of that often and His love for us is abundant.
Kel,
Love the pic of Ivy..what a reminder of God's faithfulness. I will never forget that Christmas Eve morning when you called to tell us that you were going to the hospital to see her! I cried with joy knowing that you would finally be a mommy. My heart aches when I hear you say you are sad! I know that it is hard to wait! I am praying for you friend! and know that the Lord will again bring the perfect baby at the perfect time!
love you
Hey Kelli,
Sorry I didn't get to talk with you at the DR. today. I didn't realize where your heart was with your family. I will be praying for you. Let's talk soon!
Kell, you are such an example of patience to me as you wait on another baby! The Lord has the perfect plan for your family and I cannot wait to see his plan unfold for your family. I also can't wait to see Ivy have a sibling, until then, she can pretend that she and Kate are sisters.... they act like they are anyways! Miss you and love you! wen
I am missing you so much! I am also longing for the day when God gives you another child. What an adventure and miracle it was when He placed Ivy in your family. I am trusting that our good and gracious God has the perfect baby hand picked for you, Matt and Ivy to love forever. It's so hard when things don't go according to our plan...but God is looking at the BIG picture and I know that when he looks at your family, He is pleased with what He sees. You and Matt our amazing parents and your next child will be blessed to be a part of the Elliott family. I miss you tons! Take Care and know that you are being prayed for.
Kelli I.
Kelli,
I love your blog...so hard to wait, so hard....I'm pr. for you
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