I don't know why I didn't get a Christmas card/photo out this year. My intentions were to send everyone a letter (I even had the picture picked out from our trip to India in January) but was waiting for something. Why do I do that?I was looking into the future and trying to anticipate what would come instead of living in the moment. I think I was so hoping to send you all great news of a sweet little baby in our home so I procrastinated... hoping. I am not complaining. I have a wonderful life... I was just hoping. I shared with my family that I don't know why my life has been full of waiting longer than most people wait for things that I long for (married at 40, no kids, etc.) but God is teaching me patience time and time again. I was a little emotional the other night and spent a quiet time with Jesus. I read in my devotional book, "Jesus Calling", and I felt the Lord was saying this to me at a perfect time. "Wait patiently with me while I bless you. I am preparing you for what is on the road ahead, just around the bend. Take time to be still in My Presence so that I can strengthen you. How much better it is to walk close to me, depending on my strength and trusting me in every situation." God has Chris and me just where we are supposed to be and believe He is orchestrating so much for our family "behind the scenes." We can't wait to hold our children and comfort them knowing they have already had so much difficulty in their little lives. We want to tell them they are God's beloved children and He chose them before the foundation of the world, to walk with Him along paths designed uniquely for them.
We can relax and enjoy this present moment. We love you all. Have a wonderful 2012.
