"In waiting"

This month has been rather hectic. Apart from the home school responsibilities - yes, I still hate doing the Progress Reports because doesn't matter how well I prepare, its still stressfull :) - I was also running around to get our paperwork sorted out.

Our dossier finally went off to Ghana, another document was needed and that was sent too. Passports have been dusted off and visa applications collected.
Now we are officially "in waiting" :) - trusting God for his perfect time in growing our family.

To try and explain emotions as you wait to bring a child home is very difficult.
My friend at BH calls it a rollercoaster ride and she is spot on.
Court dates, paperwork, passports and visas all make for wild ride - BUT it is so worth it, each time!!

The day I handed over the dossier at the DHL counter, I was an emotional mess - the prospect of another son was so exciting, yet there are so many still waiting to be part of a forever family and I prayed that many adoption dossiers would be leaving DHL/UPS counters that day.
Also we had never thought that we would be blessed with a son, soon we would have 2 :)

God is so amazing. He moved us out of our comfort zone in South Africa to start a work in us that is ongoing each day. He has blessed us far beyond what we could ever deserve.

Tim & family

After being in South Africa for almost a month for his cancer treatment, Tim was initially given the all clear to travel home. Unfortunately final tests done last week revealed that the cancer has spread to his spleen and some of the surrounding glands - at this stage it is inoperable.

This has delayed their plans to return home indefinitely. The doctors want Tim to start chemo treatment as soon as possible, but are unsure of how Tim's body will react.

Apart from all the "normal" side effects of cancer treatment, Tim's medical team & family has to deal with the fact that his type of cancer is rare and they have no historical cases to refer too.

Please join us in praying for a miracle.

" Lord, we bring Tim, Felicity, Natani and the rest of Tim's family before Your throne.

- We know Tim is precious in Your sight and we pray

that he will experience Your love & presence daily.

- As they grow weary and homesick, please renew their strength.

Surround them with mighty prayer warriors.

- We pray for peace in this storm.

We pray that they will keep their eyes fixed on You

as You enable them to "walk on the water" whilst the storm is raging.

- We pray for the availability of the right medication and

medical support both in South Africa and here in Zimbabwe.

Lord,

we know that it doesn't matter what the doctors say,

how bleak they paint a picture,

You are the true Healer and You are able to save.

Ps 139 says "that all the days ordained for us were written in

your book before one of them came to be "

and we thank you Lord for each of Tim's days,

those he had and those to come.

We thank you Lord for our precious brother in Christ and his family. Amen"

1st Anniversary of Samuel's Adoption

It has been 1 year already, unbelievable!!

It feels like just the other day, yet it also feels like a life time ago.

From the moment George & I set eyes on this little man at

the gates of BH, I knew he would always have a place in my heart.

What a blessing and privilege to have him as part of our family.

He spreads so much joy each day and teaches us so much.

God has used him to change our lives forever.

Happy 1st Adoption Anniversary Samuel.