This is just a quick post to let each and every one of you know how humbled we are by your prayers and words of encouragement. Wow! We feel your love and God surrounding us during one of the hardest times in our lives. God is using Ruslana to touch the hearts of so many across the country. To bring to light the plight of orphans. To show the world that people with Down syndrome are truly amazing.
All I can tell you at this moment is that we need continued prayers. I hope to be able to share more in the next few days, but right now that's all I have.
Several months ago I met a wise, wise woman who has become a true treasure- a gift to me from God, I'm sure. We met through a friend of hers whom is part of a yahoo homeschool group I belong to. That lead her to Reece's Rainbow and her newest daughter. It turns out that she only lives about 30 minutes from me. She sent me an email Friday that I feel like I should share (A- I hope you don't mind:)-
"LOTS of people are praying, so we can be absolutely SURE that whatever answer God delivers will be His Will. Sometimes His Will isn't the one we want, and sometimes it is...but either way, we know it's always right. We'll just pray for absolute clarity of GOD'S VISION. He knows what is best for Ruslana, and we will have to rest in it, no matter what the answer is. We will continue to lift her up for God to deliver, and then we will REST in whatever HE does. I'm with you all the way in this...no matter what happens, we will just resolve to PRAISE HIM. I think victory lives in praise. LIFTING YOUR FAMILY UP!!!!!!!!!!!!"
When I spoke with her today we spoke of praise and praising Him even in the midst of pain- ESPECIALLY in the midst of pain. Not just "praying" but PRAISING!! And tonight I am praising for I know His plan is perfect.
In Him,
E
3 comments:
Sitting here in tears because of your friend's wisdom.
There is power in praise my friend.
And our God IS worthy no matter how dark the night.
Love,
Holly
Our son was transfered from the baby orphanage to the "institution" before we could get to him. I prayed wondering why my son had to wait so long for us to come. Then we visited the 250 older disabled kids daily for four weeks while processing his adoption, and met a 13 year old girl we knew we had to come back for. She is home with us today at 15. God opened our heart to an older child, as well as found several other kids to advocate for once home. "A" is truly a wise person, an instrument of God's love and peace! Praying for you!
Dearest friend,
I just got home and couldn't wait to see if there was an update!
Standing with you and trusting with all my heart.
Please keep us updated!
The God of the universe in on your side, dear friend.
Love and hugs
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