Praise You in the Storm

We are so blessed to have so many that care so much about our adoption. Our sweet friends and family are riding this crazy adoption roller coaster right along with us, and it helps so much to know that we're not alone.

And here we are--at a very difficult and painful place. It's agonizing really. The closest thing that I've experienced to this is when my preemie baby was swept away before I could even hold him, and taken to another hospital while I had to stay where I was. The separation was excruciating. After a few days, I was able to spend time with him at the other hospital, but my heart ached to bring him home with me. I wasn't equipped for the pain that came along with watching my child suffer and being helpless to help him. It was a very difficult time--one I wasn't sure I was able to bear, but God carried us through it, and He's carrying us through this one. We cried out to God for our little preemie then, and miracles happened. It's amazing to look back on that now--to remember what our great God did right before our eyes. Our son came home in half the time that the doctors expected.

Our next court date is scheduled for March 3--44 days from today. More than 6 weeks away. This may be God's time table, and if it is, then we know that is best. But we are committed to pray for our little girl. There is nothing that God cannot do, and He may see fit to change the circumstances and bring her home earlier than expected. We hope beyond hope that is the case. We pray that this storm will be over soon.

But either way, He is God and He is good, and we will praise Him in the Storm.

"Praise You in the Storm"
Casting Crowns

I was sure by now that You would have reached down

And wiped our tears away. Stepped in and saved the day

But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls I barely hear

Your whisper through the rain"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls I'll raise my hands

And praise the God who gives and takes away
(chorus)

I'll praise You in this storm and I will lift my hands
For You are who You are no matter where I am
Every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand
You never left my side and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind.

You heard my cry. You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone.

How can I carry on if I can't find You?
As the thunder rolls I barely hear

Your whisper through the rain"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls I'll raise my hands

And praise the God who gives and takes away
(chorus)
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth