Ever since the wait for Hannah began, I have been praying hard to keep her safe, prepare her heart for the transition and to speed the wait for us to bring her home. All the while, each day that would pass, I would thank God for giving her the extra time with her foster family. Each week that would pass, is one more week they got to spend with her, and as strange as it may seem to some, I was very grateful for that time for them to be together.

Hannah most likely does not understand what is going to be happening to her world in a month or so. But her foster parents are well aware that her family has been found. And with that, that their time with her is drawing short. Can you imagine what that must be like for them? I am choosing to assume that they adore her with all their heart and have come to love her as one of their own. As each day passes they know they are one day closer to saying good-bye to her forever. If you really sit down and think about it, that is just heart-breaking. Really!

So here I am, anxious to see my little girl and to bring her home. But at the same time, understanding and appreciating how bitter-sweet this time must be for the foster family. And here I have been praying so hard and encouraging others to pray that she will be with us for her Birthday , August 30th.

Hannah has been with her family since she was 7 months, right after her surgery. She was with them to celebrate her 1st birthday, and here I am praying to take away the chance for them to celebrate her 2nd birthday with her. Umm... just a tad bit selfish. WOW!! That realization just hit me over the head like a ton of bricks!! And it wasn't pretty!

So I know I am not the one in charge, and I only want for God's will, and Whatever God has in mind for us will be just perfect. And if it turns out we end up being with her on her birthday, I will obviously not argue. But I am no longer going to petition for anything that would cause her foster family to have to miss out on the chance to be with her. We will have a life-time of birthdays(God Willing) with our daughter. This one is all they have left.

Why am I telling you this, you ask? Because I have a lot of friends who read this blog who are prayer warriors. And I know they have been praying on our behalf for Hannah to be with us on her birthday. So here I am to do a takesie-backsie.

I am asking that you continue to pray for her safety, for God to prepare her heart for all that is to come, to prepare the hearts of her foster family family for the loss that is soon to hit them, for our safe travels, etc. And as far as travel time,if you won't mind, just ask the Big man to do what he sees best for her, no matter what that may be. After all, that is all we should really want, right.

Okay, thanks for listening. Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

:)
Amie