Adoption Update-LSC!

At the end of January, on a 'bleak midwinter' Friday afternoon, the natives were getting restless.  So, we decided it was time to head out.   As we left the house, I mentioned to Ben, "Well, I guess another week has gone by and no word from China."  Disappointment clearly noted in my tone of voice.   'They' (who is that anyway?) had said it would take 8-10 weeks to receive our LSC (Letter Seeking Confirmation), however, it had been almost 13 by then.....but who's counting?  Oh yes, we are.  And, more importantly our Abba Father, who has every day ordained for us and written in His book before even one of them came to be.   (Psalm 139)  How often do I need THAT reminder!?!   His timing is perfect in ways beyond anything we can ever see or understand.   We've rested in that truth through this whole process, but I have to admit, this 'native' was starting to get a bit restless too.    

Soon after in the library, I noticed a message on my phone and much to my surprise, our agency called to say our LSC (Letter Seeking Confirmation) had arrived!  (That's the final approval, or "Yes-you may officially adopt this child," or "Ni Hao!," -if you will-notice from China).   We sang the Lord's praises all the way home and then He had another surprise for us as we descended into the bay and rounded the corner.  Those soggy skies that typically dominate the winter months in this neck-of-the-woods had parted and we just had to stop right there and revel in His glory.  I could hear the Lord whisper to my heart that He's bringing His precious little one home and to see his first sunset soon.  (Esther could not believe this possibility, but I told her I'm willing to bet her little bro. in the middle of a huge city in China his entire life has not seen the sunset.  Perhaps, but not likely).   

We pulled in and Grace raced up the stairs to snap a photo of His masterpiece just in time from her bedroom window.  

They who dwell in the ends of the earth stand in awe of Your signs; You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy.  Psalm 65:8

 One glorious day, perhaps not too far off, He will bring all those who have placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior home too...His children....home at last to revel in His glory and be loved for all eternity....a masterpiece of His grace.

 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."  John 14:18

"Yet to all who receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God."   John 1:12

Thank you for your continued prayers.   Keep 'em coming!  We love you all-

Ben, Jo, & the Tribe