Two years ago today, we laid quietly in a hotel room in Burundi, struggling to find sleep. we had been told we would meet our boys on Monday morning, and it was now Tuesday night with a plan to leave very early the next morning to head to their shelter. I can't explain with words the mix of emotions we felt as we lay awake in bed wondering and dreaming of what the morning would hold. What we knew for sure was God had brought us faithfully to this moment, and He was not going to forsake us now. He had a clear plan for our family, and we trusted He was going to lead the way to our first meeting. He definitely led the way the next morning as we followed this van up the mountain to our boys. We prayed He was preparing the boys' hearts. We really didn't know how they would react. We didn't know if they had been prepped for our arrival. If those conversations had been positive. they were the first children ever adopted out of their shelter. It was new for everyone. They had been told we would arrive Monday morning and two days had passed. Would they be happy and excited or angry and sad? My heart will NEVER forget the sound of a little voice delighted with joy yell out, "Mama!" as soon as I entered the room.
Tonight my boys are struggling to find sleep. They are worried about the people they love in Burundi. They question if they had food to eat today. They feel torn between all they knew and loved and all they have come to love. “…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 Lord Jesus, please give my children your peace as they go to sleep. Give them the security of your power, love, and care. Give them peace in knowing that their Heavenly Father is watching over them. Please help them not to be anxious about anything, but find rest in Your arms.
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AuthorMy name is Deidra Miller. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Dusty, for 17 years. We have two biological children and our family is growing again. We prayed for 2,786 days and God answered our prayers. More days (almost 4 years) have been added as we wait for God's perfect plan for our family. We can't wait to meet our beautiful twin boys! Archives
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