Well, it is pretty crazy around the Thompson house right now, and yet in the midst of this chaos blessings are abundant. We have not had to cook several times this week (thanks Gayle, Kelly, Jennifer, Ginny & Michelle) and that has been a huge blessing. My mother-in-law took our clothes to the bulk laundry cleaners and paid to have all of our clothes cleaned. YEAH GOD!!!! That was a HUGE burden lifted (literally & figuratively). She said that our total laundry weighed 94 lbs. WOW!!! Sounds like the Thompsons might need to clean out the ol' closets when we get back.
I spent the morning at church and then headed off for an exciting afternoon at the DHS office. I was finally able to secure the final (at least thats what I thought at the time) piece of paper for our dossier. I found out that I would need to drive to Enid this afternoon to get a document from the agency performing our homestudy. I came home exhausted! The children are definitely worth it, I just think that everyone involved in the adoption process should have to actually adopt. It is an emotional roller coaster in the truest sense. Sorry to complain, I have just had a tough day.
It's kind of odd to be saying goodbye to people. I feel like we are moving to another state or something. I didn't know how much I appreciated the smiling faces looking back at me week after week until faced with the reality that I won't see those faces for a while. Hmmm.
Apparently I am in a really contemplative mood tonight and that was not the intention of my post. I simply wanted to get on here and say thanks for the prayers. Thanks for lifting us during this exciting/anxious time. We truly appreciate your time before the Throne lifting our needs. We love you and thank you for your gracious gift of availability, food, and prayers. We have 5 days left before we leave and things are getting exciting. By next Friday, it is possible that we could see the faces of the children that we have been praying for for the last 2 years. How exciting is that?!? And my son and I are getting to cross the Atlantic Ocean together for the first time. Scott was born in Okinawa and flew home w/mom when he was six wks. old. I will have to ask if they flew over the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. Sorry to ramble. Have a good night and thanks again. Please pass along your prayer requests so that we can be lifting you & yours before the Throne as well. It is so easy to get sucked into the vortex of this craziness around us. It does us good to think outside of ourselves. So, know we want to pray for you, too.
Goodnight,
Kayla :)
4 comments:
Hey Thompson Family, have a safe trip. We are very excited for you, and we love you. Hope you have fun on your trip!
Jaime, Chase, Mallorie, and Hailey
You know if you feel like stopping by Rome and picking me up some sweet gelato on your way back that would be great!! Ha! Have a great time!!
- Mike Haxton
Thompson Family,
You are in my prayers! When things get really tough and exhausting (and they do) Kayla know I am saying some special prayers for you (and your family) during those times! I am so very happy for you and your family! Keep your chin up and know that we will all be here waiting for you and your family to come home! Can't wait to see all your smiling faces!
Angela
What an amazing journey this has been and will be! We are very excited for what God has in store for you and your family, and may the immersion in a new culture be smooth and a neat learning experience! We will be with you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Greg Maren & Markus
PS - Kade, what a neat trip for you to experience at your age! I'm sure you'll make the best of it. We will be praying for you and your family's safety. We are excited that you will be finally able to meet your new siblings!
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