on waiting and trusting God {some thoughts, a review, and a GIVEAWAY!}
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Dinglefest has been quiet lately.
We've reached the point in our paper pregnancy (aka adoption) in which people keep asking if I'm having any contractions yet. Well, not really, but "when do you travel?" is similar to "any signs of labor yet?"... and it can be just as discouraging to say, "we don't know."
A few weeks ago, our adoption coordinator was in an accident in Taitung, the city where Zoe also lives. Then weather craziness ensued there - earthquakes, heavy rains (as much as 27 inches in some areas), flooding, mudslides, a typhoon that thankfully changed course before reaching Taiwan, and a tropical storm currently headed their way. The combination of all those things has meant that while we received our final ruling from the Taiwanese courts, we still don't know when we'll be traveling, though we hope to get that news in the next few days.
All that to say this: we've learned a lot about trusting God in the past month.
And He is still teaching us, for which we are thankful.
A month ago, I had the opportunity to request a bag to review from one of my favorite online retailers, Dayspring. As I picked the bag, I didn't know how appropriate it would be to review it this month.
You see, it says "Just Trust God." And it includes the quote, "Guide me in your truth, and teach me, my God... I trust you all day long. Psalm 25:5"
(That's New Century Version, and I'm just as encouraged by it in my favorite translation, the English Standard Version: "Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.")
It's sunny. And fun. And spacious. (I first used it to hold my Bible and book for my summer Bible study, but they swam in it because it's 18" long, 14" tall and 6" wide... and then I realized it was better suited to be a pool bag for towels and sunscreen. The outer, which is 100% jute, and the red cotton lining dry easily if they get a bit damp, and the 12" drop from the handles allow the towels to spill over while I still carry the bag easily. Perfect!)
Not only do I get to keep this cheerful tote, but Dayspring has given me one to giveaway! If you'd like your very own, leave me a comment on this blog post with encouragement as we trust God during the wait to bring Zoe Amanda home. I'll write your names on slips of paper and let one of my kiddos pick a name from the bag to decide who gets the free bag! (It's a coupon code for the bag and free shipping, so feel free to enter even if you aren't in the Raleigh area.) The giveaway will end on June 25, one week from today.
While I look forward to your sweet comments/entries, I'll leave you with these silly pictures my husband took as I carried the bag to Bible study last week.
Hopefully that last picture won't haunt you.
Now, leave me a comment so you can have your own!
(And you can read other reviews of totes this month at {in}courage's monthly link-up or by clicking the banner below.)
(And the required FCC disclaimer: Dayspring offered me this bag for review purposes - as well as a second tote to give to a friend who has blessed us with a lot of free childcare lately - but my opinions are my own.)
We've reached the point in our paper pregnancy (aka adoption) in which people keep asking if I'm having any contractions yet. Well, not really, but "when do you travel?" is similar to "any signs of labor yet?"... and it can be just as discouraging to say, "we don't know."
A few weeks ago, our adoption coordinator was in an accident in Taitung, the city where Zoe also lives. Then weather craziness ensued there - earthquakes, heavy rains (as much as 27 inches in some areas), flooding, mudslides, a typhoon that thankfully changed course before reaching Taiwan, and a tropical storm currently headed their way. The combination of all those things has meant that while we received our final ruling from the Taiwanese courts, we still don't know when we'll be traveling, though we hope to get that news in the next few days.
All that to say this: we've learned a lot about trusting God in the past month.
And He is still teaching us, for which we are thankful.
A month ago, I had the opportunity to request a bag to review from one of my favorite online retailers, Dayspring. As I picked the bag, I didn't know how appropriate it would be to review it this month.You see, it says "Just Trust God." And it includes the quote, "Guide me in your truth, and teach me, my God... I trust you all day long. Psalm 25:5"
(That's New Century Version, and I'm just as encouraged by it in my favorite translation, the English Standard Version: "Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.")
It's sunny. And fun. And spacious. (I first used it to hold my Bible and book for my summer Bible study, but they swam in it because it's 18" long, 14" tall and 6" wide... and then I realized it was better suited to be a pool bag for towels and sunscreen. The outer, which is 100% jute, and the red cotton lining dry easily if they get a bit damp, and the 12" drop from the handles allow the towels to spill over while I still carry the bag easily. Perfect!)
While I look forward to your sweet comments/entries, I'll leave you with these silly pictures my husband took as I carried the bag to Bible study last week.
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| Not sure what I was laughing at... probably my husband saying "work it. work it for the camera." |
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| This was after Lee said, "Give me your surprised face!" |
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| He took his job seriously, following me to the car... |
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| ...and then I gave him this oh-so-attractive look as my way of saying, "thanks, honey, but that's enough pictures." |
Hopefully that last picture won't haunt you.
Now, leave me a comment so you can have your own!
(And you can read other reviews of totes this month at {in}courage's monthly link-up or by clicking the banner below.)
(And the required FCC disclaimer: Dayspring offered me this bag for review purposes - as well as a second tote to give to a friend who has blessed us with a lot of free childcare lately - but my opinions are my own.)