Reflecting and Rejoicing

Five months ago today our inbox held an email from Dillon International titled "Waiting Little Boy." We'd been feeling the Holy Spirit preparing us for something big for about 8 months or so. Really, we thought it would be missions in Africa. Adopting again was a slight possibility in our minds. Then, we read that email. The little boy needing a family sounded like he was meant for ours! We casually sent an email back that Friday night, mentioning that we "might" be interested in reviewing his file. One week later, we informed our case worker that yes indeed, we wanted this little boy as our son! It has been a long 5 months in some ways, and yet a blur in others! Make sense?? Our last picture and update, including weight and development on Hudson are dated March 16. Four months have passed without any word regarding how he is doing. It is torture to wait and wait and trust that our little boy is healthy, happy, growing, and basically really exists!!! I have a good feeling about the next few days. Our immigration approval surely will come.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21

I'd like to say how wonderful our day at church was yesterday. I should clarify, we tried to find a new church home close to our house instead of a 25 minute drive into the city, but we've decided the drive is worth it. You see, our family is different. We are not a typical white middle class family. The adoption of our Korean children has made us a Korean-American family. Never ever do we want our Korean children to feel like we ignore the racial differences or that Mike, Carter, and I can imagine what it is like to be the only Asian in your class. So, exposing our children to racial diversity is very important. Our amazing little church is a one of a kind. We took Dillon to Sunday School and in a class of about 7 kids were 2 African-American children, Dillon, and an autistic child. Abby's best buddy at church is Brazilian. Carter's youth group is made up of several different ethnicities. Looking out in the crowd during worship yesterday was a picture of Heaven. There were several Hispanics, several transracially adoptive families, a few biracial couples, Asians, African-Americans and other nationalities represented. Behind us was a precious young woman with special needs. We feel this is paramount to our kids' emotional health. I'm so thankful to be with a body of Christ followers who love each other and accept others.

And, another sweet adoptive family sent us a donation this weekend! What amazing people there are out there! We have been overwhelmed by generosity.