10 Months DTE

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We have officially reached the double digits!  Ten months ago when our paperwork was on it's way to Ethiopia, the wait time we were given was 10-16 months.  We had high hopes that maybe, just maybe, we'd see a face by this Christmas.  Our hopes have been attacked a few times since then.  The wait time has increased twice, and another increase is looking very likely.  But we still have hope.  (Maybe by next Christmas?)

So here's how the numbers are looking at 10 months DTE:

Infant Boy (0-18mo) = 53

Young (under 4 yr) siblings = 28

Siblings with older child = 8

Toddler Boy (19-47) mo = 16

As a family, we had an interesting month, with a unique situation that had our hopes rising and then falling again....(I know I'm being vague here; maybe some day I will elaborate).  The point is, I am so thankful that instead of putting all my hope in a person, or a situation, I can put my hope in the Lord and in HIS plans.  

Our "song of the month" in church in September was "My Hope is in You."  I have liked this song since I first heard it, but this month I felt like it really took on a special meaning for me as I hope in the Lord.  It has been constantly in my mind and on my lips ~ I hope it may encourage someone else today, too!

I meet with you and my soul sings out

As your word throws doubt far away

I sing to you and my heart cries

"Holy!  Hallelujah, Father, You're near!"

My hope is in you, Lord

All the day long.

I won't be shaken by drought or storm.

A peace that passes understanding is my song

and I sing - my hope is in you, Lord!

I wait for you and my soul finds rest.

In my selfishness you show me grace.

I worship you and my heart cries

"Glory!  Hallelujah, Father, You're here!"

My hope is in you, Lord

All the day long.

I won't be shaken by drought or storm.

A peace that passes understanding is my song

and I sing - my hope is in you, Lord!

I will wait on you.

You are my refuge.

I will wait on you.

You are my refuge.

My hope is in you, Lord

All the day long.

I won't be shaken by drought or storm.

A peace that passes understanding is my song

and I sing - my hope is in you, Lord!

(It's sung by Aaron Shust if you want to look it up and hear it!)  So thankful I have a reason to HOPE!