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11.04.2012

lives be healed {part II}

**this written on September 16, before we went public with our news of family expansion ~ His role in this story is a part that needs to be shared...**

It's been an interesting two weeks as we've tried to still ourselves one last time to make sure that the whisper was from Him.

Just last night we said a final prayer, again felt peace about about our decision, and hit [send] to request our agency to have her file transferred on our behalf.

And there we were.  Too excited to sleep.  So many questions.  So many yet unknowns.

What if, what if, what if...

One of the last things Ian said before we quit talking and pretended to be asleep was, "I wonder if tomorrow's message will bring any confirmation or if God will just leave this quiet in our hearts for now."

Wouldn't you know that in something only He could orchestrate, there was confirmation.

The same song that brought me to weeping over her back in May.  The one that confirmed in my heart that I had to let her go, to advocate for her to find a family.  Quiet, happy tears of thankfulness welled up this morning as I recognized the song with the first few chords from our worship pastor's guitar...

"Chains be broken
lives be healed
eyes be opened
Christ is revealed"

Yes, today that song washed over me in a new light and the tears came from a different place in my soul.

For Natalie, the chains of being an orphan are already in motion to be broken.
In time, some of her physical ailments, but also the broken heart of not having a family of her own will be healed.
We pray that medical intervention from her nationally ranked pediatric glaucoma specialist will help open her eyes for restored vision.
And in the process of realizing that she is indeed our daughter, Christ has been revealed.

Oh how I praise Him for continuing to whisper until we were obedient enough to listen...

**And one other small, but fun confirmation.  I somewhat flippantly said last night that it was a shame that I was going to have to retire yet another necklace from the Vintage Pearl.  First I had my "you are my sunshine" that had room for three kids names.  Last year for Mother's Day Ian thoughtfully replaced it with "my hands are almost as full as my heart" with the inner circle that had room for four names.  Wouldn't you know that today I had an email from the Vintage Pearl (the first one in over a year) complete with a coupon for a new purchase?  It's even the little things that He oversees that overwhelms me sometimes.**



13 comments:

Andrea said...

Oh that is beautiful Kristi! Christ will be revealed indeed!

Julie said...

Such a beautiful part of your story! I love hearing every detail. (And I totally love the part about the necklace!)

Pam said...

I love it, Kristi! Natalie has such a beautiful story.

BTW~ do you mind shooting me a quick email?

Anonymous said...

So very excited for you guys. I love reading how God guides your life. I can not wait to experience Natalie's story through your blog. Prayers for all of you as you go through the challenges of becoming her forever family.

Julie Shively

maureen wagner said...

LOVE IT! Goosebumps here! I love how God works for the orphan! Thank you for listening to God tapping! The story will only continue to get better from here!

Our Journey to China said...

So very beautiful!! Oh, friend, God is so good!! We are rejoicing with you! BIG hugs!

Heather said...

So cool to see Gods Hand in all things. I'm so glad you're sharing this. It certainly has been a blessing to me!

Glenda said...

So sweet, I'm humbly grateful to be able to walk with you all on this journey. It's such a affirmation of faith to see Him move!

Nancy said...

Wow, I have goosebumps!!! So cool about the coupon and how God has his hand in even the little stuff.

Traci said...

Chains be gone! I love it. So many chains to unbind in their little hearts but how beautiful it is to watch and be apart of it.

Jenn said...

I love the bit about the necklace!! We prayed for months about whether it was the Lord calling us to Ellie or not. At end of February Karl told me that he just really didn't think the Lord was calling us. I let out a sigh of relief, and then emailed him a link to the Vintage Pearl. Finally our family was complete and I could order my necklace!!! :) But then, the Lord spoke a little louder into Karl's heart, and well, I still don't have my necklace! Ha!! Sooooo glad for the reason, and I can't wait to see the sweet name "Ellie" mixed in with all my other little names!! Maybe this Mother's Day I'll get my necklace! ;)

Luciana said...

Congratulations in growing your beautiful family.
xo

anything but LoKEY said...

I love God's sweet confirmations!! I am so excited for you!!! :)