Yes...it's officially been twenty-eight months since we were logged in China's adoption system! As of August 13, we've been waiting that long, not to mention the beginning of the process over three years ago in July of 2006. But...it's definitely going to be worth it. Oh, how we miss our baby girl/s...but we must believe that the wait will lead us to the exact daughter/s God has orchestrated to join our family. So...we continue to love, pray, wait and trust. It's certainly not easy but we know our journey and our sweet little one/s are in His hands.
Meanwhile, this has been an exciting week for our family. Micah began his Senior year in high school. I can hardly believe he has grown up so fast. He has four AP classes so he's definitely going to be busy and studious. Plus he's planning to find a job in the near future and we're beginning the college path for him, as well. He has always been interested in Engineering but has recently become increasingly focused on the possibilty of becoming a Pharmacist. It's great that he inherited his Dad's math and science abilities! :) We are excited to see how God leads him presently and in the future.
Yesterday we moved our daughter back to the university. Rachel is thrilled to begin her Junior year of nursing school. She's going to be a great one, no doubt! It is also hard to believe that she is halfway through her college career. It seems like just yesterday she climbed up on that school bus step to enter kindergarten. But she's definitely headed for some amazing days in her life, as well. She has a challenging year of classes plus a job working for a professor and a job at the pharmacy. So she will stay busy, also. We know God has incredible plans for her life now and in the future, too.
As I spent most of last night alone here at home, I counted my blessings. Tim was at work. We are very thankful for his continued job, especially in this strained economy. Rachel was decorating her dorm room with her sweet roommate. Micah was studying with his classmate on the other side of town. And our baby girl/s are on the other side of the world waiting to come home. Not only does our love extend to the other side of town for our son, ninety miles away to our daughter in college, thirty miles away to my husband at work, out-of-state to our relatives and friends, but also halfway around the world to our sweet daughter/s in China. Yes...there's definitely some loving across the miles! Do I long to have us all together? Absolutely. But am I thankful that we have been blessed so richly in many areas of life? Most definitely!
Whether we are together in presence or in heart, we are so thankful for each blessing, each loved one, and each opportunity in their/our lives. We thank God for each of you along our journey. We send our thoughts, hearts and prayers to you, as well. May you be reminded of the love and blessings along your journey, too.
Counting our blessings,
Terri & Family
Jenna Elizabeth (aka "JennaBeth") Song Lorenz
Waiting For Our Little One To Come Home From China!
1 comment:
Good morning, dear ones: I know exactly what you're saying about "longing to have your loved ones near". We go through the same thing... only not QUITE as far as Jennabeth/Emmakate are. Our Robin is only 1 mile down the road from us! (THANK-YOU, GOD!) and the rest of our kids (Jen's family, Todd's family) are 360 miles away from us. THAT is what is hard. But, we hear from them constantly and love them so much and that is okay. It's just SO much better when we're altogether, though. But, for you all - soon your little Jennabeth/EmmaKate will be here with you and BOY! Will THAT ever keep you hopping! Oh, what fun! We're so proud of Rach and Micah. They're such brilliant kids and we thank God for them every day... ofcourse, you and Tim, too! Love you all.
Judy
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