The Brave

There is nothing in this process that is within my control or power. It's been that way since we were accepted at our agency March 5th, 2005. While the China adoption 'line' seems to keep getting longer, I feel filled with more love and more faith than the day before...and I feel a power that is greater and has more knowledge than me is fighting for us, and for our daughter.

I heard someone say 'I'm tired of China controlling my life!' And the first thing I thought was, that must be exhausting! I would like to submit that China has no control over me - and that I do my best to give every aspect of my life to God. I want my life and what I do to flow from Him. Otherwise, how can I be sure I'm on a prosperous path? What would my purpose be - What would be worth living, dying, sacrificing or fighting for?

I have drawn the conclusion you can not be a wimp and adopt internationally or domestically. Or maybe we started off wimpy and adoption turns us into Brave hearts. Either way, I think the below really says a lot about how many keep going through the many ups and downs of an adoption journey...

You’re closer than our troubles

More present than any danger

More grand than gold and silver

You are God, You are God

You’re the joy of man’s desire

You are Father, satisfier

We are stunned with wide-eyed wonder

You are God, You are God

You fill our hearts with love and faith

You fight for us, You make us brave

You are God, You are God.

You walk with us, You lead us on

Faith, hope and love wakes up with dawn

You are God, You are God

Life flows from God

You Are God by Charlie Hall