On July 18, we finally got to see him for the first time! Patou, who is MAYBE 3. He looks like he's 5. But we are thrilled beyond words! We are so thankful to God to be part of a much bigger story. Adoption is His idea after all. We get to journey through this process, albeit long and hard at times. But simple compared to the journey Jesus took for us, all so we could be adopted. I know that God is working out our story for many reasons. I have thought from the beginning that I hope we end up with a cool God-story when this is all said and done. Does he disappoint? Never. :) Do I misunderstand and whine and complain...ummm yes.
We do know that Patou was abandoned, brought in by a stranger off the streets, but is now at an orphanage. Please pray with us for him to feel God's presence, love, and hopefully the friendship of another little boy too.
God put the dream in our hearts many years ago. We began in March of 2011. For several months we gathered paperwork and prepared. In August 2011 we were put on the "wait list." In June 2012, we left our agency (long story, God's in control). After many years of "waiting in line" and watching many others get on the roller coaster ride, we finally get to join them. Can't wait for the wild ride, scared, excited, some butterflies, exhilarated, defeated at times...God's still in control. For that I am happy and thankful.
