How many days and nights have we dreamed of being able to say that. Praise be to God that He hears our prayers and answers them in His time and His ways. He teaches us so much while we wait on Him, patience being one of the things He wants me to learn. Right now Peter is sitting on my lap and leaning on my right arm while I create my first blog article. I have been charged to "keep him upright for twenty minutes" before I lie him down. He is doing very well overall although last night he didn't sleep so well. Maybe that is because he has moved from the hospital to our case worker's hotel room to our first hotel room to our 2nd hotel room(the roach hotel/suite that only lasted 3.5 hours) to Minh and Jenny Le's home in Mesquite, TX. All of these moves have occurred in the first six days of his life. I guess that is part of the price of adoption. We long for home although we feel much more comfortable with Minh and Jenny that in the hotel. We thank God for their generosity and hospitality to us. Our agency has dropped the ball once again and did not fax our paperwork today to the agency in Dallas. This effectively quenches any chance of us leaving Texas this week unless God works another miracle for us.
I love holding Peter and watching him breathe. I forgot how many respirations per minute infants have! He loves to cuddle and always calms down when we hold him face against our chest and usually wiggles his tiny face into the crook of our neck. It is fun to watch Lisa with him. She is such a natural mother with her tender, gentle and nourishing spirit. We are eager to return home but also are trying to enjoy every moment here with him. Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
4 comments:
What a wonderful blessing from the Lord. We are beyond excited for you guys. Can't wait to love on this beautiful little man. Our prayer for Peter is that He will be a man that loves God with passion and lives a life that will bring God much honor --- just like his parents! Richard and LaJuana
Bro, so excited and can't wait to see you guys and hold that little blessing. Jealous you have a blog before me.
...sellers
Nathan & Lisa,
What a wonderful reminder to us all that the Lord NEVER forsakes His own! We celebrate with you and thank the Lord for answering our prayers. You both look wonderful with your baby - the Lord be praised! We continue to hold together in prayer with the confidence that He who begun this GOOD work in you will be faithful to bring it to completion ....
In prayers and with much love,
Wanjes - Nairobi, Kenya
Lisa And Nathan,
I can't think of a more deserving couple to parent this child. Although I have never met you Nathan I know if you chose Lisa to spend your life with you must be an awesome person. I was just thinking that patience is the key. You both remind me of " JOB in the bible.No matter what came your way you still knew God would deliver and be God and you not once gave up or turned your back on him. His time is perfect isn't it. Your new home is ready for your new baby. May God keep all of you in perfect peace . Love you LISA!!!!!!! Love Carmenlita
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