Thursday, March 6, 2008
The hoop dance
Here we are again. Getting ready to jump through some more hoops- familiar ones this time as we have to renew our I71H. Criminal background checks, medical clearances, letters of reference, and the social worker coming to call... We were joking about trying to schedule his (a male social worker- that is a new twist for us) on the day we have our house cleaned. Hop hop hop... how many more times will be do this dance.. I hope this is it for this phase.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Orphans of God
Orphans of God
Who here among us has not been broken
Who here among us is without guilt or pain
So 'oft abandoned by our transgressions
If such a thing as grace exists
Then grace was made for lives like this
There are no strangers
There are no outcasts
There are no orphans of God
So many fallen, but hallelujah
There are no orphans of God
Come ye unwanted and find affection
Come all ye weary, come and lay down your head
Come ye unworthy, you are my brother
If such a thing as grace exists
Then grace was made for lives like this
O blessed Father, look down upon us
We are Your children, we need Your love
We run before Your throne of mercy
And seek Your face to rise above..
Who here among us has not been broken
Who here among us is without guilt or pain
So 'oft abandoned by our transgressions
If such a thing as grace exists
Then grace was made for lives like this
There are no strangers
There are no outcasts
There are no orphans of God
So many fallen, but hallelujah
There are no orphans of God
Come ye unwanted and find affection
Come all ye weary, come and lay down your head
Come ye unworthy, you are my brother
If such a thing as grace exists
Then grace was made for lives like this
O blessed Father, look down upon us
We are Your children, we need Your love
We run before Your throne of mercy
And seek Your face to rise above..
Monday, March 3, 2008
Though incomprehensible but prayer-hearing God,
Known, but beyond knowledge, revealed but unrevealed, my wants and welfare draw me to thee for though hast never said, “Seek ye me in vain.” To thee I come in my difficulties, necessities, distresses”
Possess me with thyself, with a spirit of grace and supplication, with a prayerful attitude of mind, with access into warmth and fellowship, so that in the ordinary concerns of life my thoughts and desires may rise to thee, and in a habitual devotion I may find a resource that will soothe my sorrows, sanctify my successes, and qualify me in all ways for dealings with my fellow men.
I bless thee that thou hast made me capable of knowing thee, the author of all beings, of resembling thee, the perfection of excellency, of enjoying thee, the source of all happiness.
O God, attend me in every part of my arduous and trying pilgrimage; I need the same counsel, defense, comfort I found at my beginning.
Let my religion be more obvious to my conscience, more perceptible to those around. While Jesus is representing me in heaven, may I reflect him on earth, While He pleads my cause, may I show forth his praise.
Continue the gentleness of the goodness towards me. And whether I wake or sleep, let thy presence go with me, they blessing attend me. Thou hast led me on and I have found thy promises true, I have been sorrowful, but thou hast been my help, fearful, but thou hast delivered me, despairing, but thou hast lifted me up. Thy vows are ever upon me. And I praise thee, O God. t lifted me up. Thy vows are ever upon me. And I praise thee, O God.
Valley of the Vision
Known, but beyond knowledge, revealed but unrevealed, my wants and welfare draw me to thee for though hast never said, “Seek ye me in vain.” To thee I come in my difficulties, necessities, distresses”
Possess me with thyself, with a spirit of grace and supplication, with a prayerful attitude of mind, with access into warmth and fellowship, so that in the ordinary concerns of life my thoughts and desires may rise to thee, and in a habitual devotion I may find a resource that will soothe my sorrows, sanctify my successes, and qualify me in all ways for dealings with my fellow men.
I bless thee that thou hast made me capable of knowing thee, the author of all beings, of resembling thee, the perfection of excellency, of enjoying thee, the source of all happiness.
O God, attend me in every part of my arduous and trying pilgrimage; I need the same counsel, defense, comfort I found at my beginning.
Let my religion be more obvious to my conscience, more perceptible to those around. While Jesus is representing me in heaven, may I reflect him on earth, While He pleads my cause, may I show forth his praise.
Continue the gentleness of the goodness towards me. And whether I wake or sleep, let thy presence go with me, they blessing attend me. Thou hast led me on and I have found thy promises true, I have been sorrowful, but thou hast been my help, fearful, but thou hast delivered me, despairing, but thou hast lifted me up. Thy vows are ever upon me. And I praise thee, O God. t lifted me up. Thy vows are ever upon me. And I praise thee, O God.
Valley of the Vision
In February of 2002, my husband completely floored me one evening by announcing he thought we should pursue adoption. After a five year battle with him over this issue, I could hardly believe my ears. In September of 2005 we brought our 14 month old daughter home from China. It was a three year wild, painful, joyful, and very, very worthwhile ride. And now, we begin again. In June 2006 we signed the agreement with Great Wall China Adoption. Our dossier was logged in Nov 27, 2006. Feb 2008 we are finally out of review and of course, waiting.... And dreaming of the next precious treasure China will bestow upon us...
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