Isaiah 42:16 - And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will trun the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them.
We were blessed that Micai slept so well last night! He was up once because we had to give him his medicine, but other than that he slept great. We had a rough night as we were up trying to get a flight finalized to get home. This morning, the Lord totally answered our prayers and provided us with just the right flight at just the right time at just the right price :). It seriously was a miracle to us as flights have been so insane to get to the U.S. right now. They are really booked, expensive, and also maybe a little crazy due to all of the terrorist threats going on in all of the surrounding countries. However, we are so blessed that everything is so peaceful in Ethiopia as it has not been affected by any of the threats.
Micai is healing well but is still healing. Today was a good day, but I am sensing so much uncomfortability from him as he has never spent a night away from the orphanage. While we are his parents, we are at this point, still 2 strangers to him. I cannot possibly imagine what he is going through. Overwhelmed...scared...sad...homesick...I cannot begin to imagine. While I am so happy that we get to walk him through all of this, my heart just hurts for him. Last night, we had some issues getting him to sleep. Cole and I switched off with holding him and walking him around the room. As I watched Cole with him, I completely lost it and broke down. Tears are streaming down my face as I write it now. As I watched Cole and heard Micai crying, I felt as if I was watching him mourn everything that he has lost. He has lost everything that he has ever known. I think that it is the most painful thing I have watched one of our kids go through thus far. My heart just aches for him. I was discussing this with Cole just now as I was writing (I had to take a break due to the tears :), and he was reminding me of how this could be such great preparation for the future. We cannot take away his pain. And then, I felt the Lord reminding me that we cannot fill his void. Only the Lord can do that...even now. A true reminder to constantly pray for the Lord to fill any void in his life...always. Don't we serve an awesome God? :)
The above verse has also been one that I am clinging to right now... And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known, I will guide them. Well, I just happen to feel blind as far as what's to come, and it is definitely a path that we have not known. What a beautiful promise and a perfect verse. God's word is once again life to us :) We are never alone...a promise.
We laid low today and only ventured out for just a bit this evening. Here are some pics of our day...
We were blessed that Micai slept so well last night! He was up once because we had to give him his medicine, but other than that he slept great. We had a rough night as we were up trying to get a flight finalized to get home. This morning, the Lord totally answered our prayers and provided us with just the right flight at just the right time at just the right price :). It seriously was a miracle to us as flights have been so insane to get to the U.S. right now. They are really booked, expensive, and also maybe a little crazy due to all of the terrorist threats going on in all of the surrounding countries. However, we are so blessed that everything is so peaceful in Ethiopia as it has not been affected by any of the threats.
Micai is healing well but is still healing. Today was a good day, but I am sensing so much uncomfortability from him as he has never spent a night away from the orphanage. While we are his parents, we are at this point, still 2 strangers to him. I cannot possibly imagine what he is going through. Overwhelmed...scared...sad...homesick...I cannot begin to imagine. While I am so happy that we get to walk him through all of this, my heart just hurts for him. Last night, we had some issues getting him to sleep. Cole and I switched off with holding him and walking him around the room. As I watched Cole with him, I completely lost it and broke down. Tears are streaming down my face as I write it now. As I watched Cole and heard Micai crying, I felt as if I was watching him mourn everything that he has lost. He has lost everything that he has ever known. I think that it is the most painful thing I have watched one of our kids go through thus far. My heart just aches for him. I was discussing this with Cole just now as I was writing (I had to take a break due to the tears :), and he was reminding me of how this could be such great preparation for the future. We cannot take away his pain. And then, I felt the Lord reminding me that we cannot fill his void. Only the Lord can do that...even now. A true reminder to constantly pray for the Lord to fill any void in his life...always. Don't we serve an awesome God? :)
The above verse has also been one that I am clinging to right now... And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known, I will guide them. Well, I just happen to feel blind as far as what's to come, and it is definitely a path that we have not known. What a beautiful promise and a perfect verse. God's word is once again life to us :) We are never alone...a promise.
We laid low today and only ventured out for just a bit this evening. Here are some pics of our day...
This picture captures what we are often doing with him when he is fussy...looking out the window :) You'll see why...check out the next pic to see the GORGEOUS view outside our window!
Awesome, right?!?!?!
Sleepy Cai in sleepier daddy's arms :)
Check out my view at nap time :) Cannot get enough of looking at him while he sleeps. Melts me every time!
Working with him on getting stronger...tummy time!
Playing with toys that Grandma Harms sent over and I can't help but wonder what he is thinking on this one...too cute! Maybe, "What is that thing that you keep sticking in my face that flashes?" He'll get used to that one real fast :)
Oh, and I cannot forget to mention that he officially initiated me into being his mom today :) He pooped in the bath tub, pooped and peed in between diaper changes (that small time when the diaper wasn't on yet), and spit up on me. I am feeling the love!
Love to you all from Ethiopia!!! We feel your prayers!
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