I wrote this out in the comments for the previous post, but decided that I should just enter it as a new post. I wanted to make sure you could all read it.
Heather and Kathy--Thank you for following up with your comments. There is nothing as heartbreaking as having to release our boys. We will forever and ever love them. Given the current circumstances, before the Lord, we can not continue on. I know that He is leading each family in a different path than the other...we will follow Him in this. Is it agonizing...yes! Does it hurt...yes! Do we have peace about it...yes! We are simply following the Lord in this...even when it doesn't make sense. We tried so hard to fight for the boys. We tried to do everything we could, but there was not cooperation from some in our efforts....thus this is the outcome of this nightmare.
1st Anonymous--I know who you are, and I love you! I thank you for believing in this journey and encouraging me along the way. You bring me joy and laughter...even though you are a little cooky! You are true friend...and I think the world of you!
Kimmie--I would absolutely love to come to your house and sip coffee with you from some of your adorable mugs. (I have a thing for coffee mugs) I would rest in the beauty of your barn and enjoy your presence.
Jill--you are such a sweet friend and I thank you so much for standing by me in this. I needed someone to confide in when nothing made sense...you "listened" and prayed. Thank you! I can not tell you how much I admire you. You are a beautiful woman of the Lord and He shines through you.
Trisha--I appreciate your courage in speaking the truth. I can not thank you enough for the sacrifice that you are making for my freedom. I know you are handling this with your husband away at war and my heart hurts for you in that. HUGS!
Joni--Thank you for your love and prayers. I am so sorry that we have to be in this situation together. I appreciate your courage as well.
Courtney--HUGS! I love you and couldn't imagine life without you. I admire your courage. Press on dear friend!!!
Shannon--I can not express how grateful I was for what you did to offer help to us in this. I so wish that could have been the outcome. It was not our choice to make and eventhough we tried, we came against opposition. How true your words are that He is at work!
Sara--thank you for your prayers and support. I can't wait for you to get your daughter.
Beth--you are so sweet! I can't wait for you to get your son! Thank you for your kind words and prayers. You are wonderful!
Essy--you are always so willing to pray us through, and I appreciate that so much in you. Thank you!
Ethel--I would love some of your squash! You have an exquisite garden this year, and I am so proud of you! Thank you for your countless prayers and your steady support. You are wonderful!
To all of you...thank you for your love, support, and prayers. It is because of your prayers that the Lord is sustaining us through this. Have I thought about putting the whole situation into words on my blog...of course. I have formulated it in my mind over and over. It is so confusing that it is hard to put into words, and now there are threats of lawsuits from some if there is continued talk of the truth. We will do what the Lord leads us to do in this. We are working with our social worker on a possible domestic adoption...because we know we are suppose to adopt. We just do not know who or where anymore. We are resting in His Sovereignty. This entire journey has brought us to a place with the Lord that we could not have imagined. Without pain there is not growth...so for that we are grateful for the trials. We are experiencing Christ in a beautiful way. None of this is without reason. He is bringing about good, when there doesn't seem to be any. He is Holy! He is Faithful! He is Sovereign! He is All-Powerful! He is All-Knowing! He is our Comforter! Our Rock! Our Shelter! Our Sustainer! Our Alpha and Omega! He is our Love! He is Everything to me!!!!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Follow Up regarding comments in previous post--
Posted by Laura Lu at 9:57 AM
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I feel your pain, but we too have peace! God definitely will bless all who obey him in whatever way they are called to be obedient! What about fostering to adopt! We have four of the most precious children that way. Just something to toss around!
GOD IS GOOD. . . ALL THE TIME!!
Love, Joni
You are such an encouragement to me. I am praying for you friend.
I was going to mention that you might want to do foster care and I see Joni has already beat me to it! We were foster parents in GA and loved it. Most of the children went back to parents or on to other relatives but my little Jasmine stayed with me and I can't imagine life without her. When we moved over the line to FL the first thing I did was to call about foster care and was heartbroken to find out that five children was the limit and we already had five of our own! We loved being able to touch little lives and send them on knowing we'd made their lives a little better. And sometimes it does lead to adoption or I guess you can foster to adopt too. I'm sure God has some very special children for you.
Love you!
Laura,
My heart is heavy for you and your precious family. I'm so sorry. Even though I don't know the details, I can hear the hurt in your words. I wish I had words to ease the pain.
You are an encouragment and a light. You are a beautiful example of Christ's love. Thank you for all that you have shared. Thank you for your willingness to follow God's path even when it hurts and makes no sense.
I'm praying that you would know God's peace and abundant love each and every day. ((((Laura))))
With love,
Leslie (from FIAR)
I do not like to read of people trying to discern the will of God for you, Laura. I'm quite confident that when God wants a follower of Him to step out in faith, He speaks to his or her heart with clarity.
For any of your friends who are wondering,I am confident that
He is speaking and guiding you and Matt and you are walking in faith. He has spoken with clarity. He does not need anyone else to offer their suggestions or ask you to reconsider. HE IS ENOUGH.
I'm guessing it might have been painful for you to read the comments of one blogger about those two little ones "belonging" to you. No child "belongs" with any of us unless God Sovereignly choses to place the child IN our home. We have no control of the final outcome. But, we do know that in the mystery of His workings, He is Good.
Surrendering to His plan means Surrendering our own control.
All who read,
Trust me please, Matt and Laura are Surrendered.
Just wanted to clarify this for anyone in doubt.
Thank you to all who are praying earnestly for them.
Laura,
I have been following your story since I found your blog back in July. I am praying that God's will for your family will be made clear for you. My heart aches for you. I just want to say that your strength and faith is a real inspiration!! I will continue to check your blog to see where God leads your family. You will stay in my prayers! God bless!
Justine
I'm so sorry. I just don't have the words and don't want to do any more harm, so I'll leave it at that.
Praising God for your sister!! AMEN to her comments. That is what I have been saying. God leads us ALL in the direction he wants US to go. Nobody else can discern what God is telling us, but only ourselves. I do truly understand your pain as we are in the same place! God will reveal to each of us hie next step in our life because he is GOOD!!
GOD IS GOOD. . . ALL THE TIME!
Love, Joni
Praying for you every day.
Aimee
I sincerely apologize Laura. I should have never asked you to reconsider. I'm really sorry for hurt feelings I have caused and I hope you and others can forgive me.
Heather--
You are a sweet person! I know you did not mean harm. All of us in this ache for the children and that was your motivation. You are completely FORGIVEN! Your apologies speak highly of your character and your heart in this. Thank you for your sweet words!
My sister is not upset with you either. In fact, she is sorry that her comments hurt you in return. She is my oldest sister...and therefore, she needed to stick up for us! Anytime one sees a family memeber agonizing through a trial they want to come to their side and defend them... that was her motivation. She has adopted and my other sister has also adopted. Both of them have experienced the Lord changing their journey from how they started out. We did not think that was going to happen to us...but His ways are always Perfect! So anyway...she was speaking from the experience of the Lord intervening on an adoption journey in order to place the children in our home that He has chosen.
It's all good...and I'm feelin' the love! Hope you all are too! :)
Oh so heartbreaking to read, but awesome to know that your trust in HIM remains.
((((HUGS)))
I shouldn't even tell you this but I just ate a huge bowl of Schwanns chocolate ice cream. I should have eaten zuchini bread instead. My sister makes that all the time and she is always telling me how healthy zuchini is. She has a huge garden and I can't even grow weeds.
Laura, I just want you to know that I'm praying for you and your family. Following God isn't always easy, but it's better than anything we can plan. Love, Juli
(((Hugs)))
Love you.
your faith is amazing. your strength unwaivering. you are such an encouragement & example of what we are called to be. thank you. I AM still praying for you and my heart hurts. I don't know why as I sit here with tears. Maybe it is your transparency and your drive to press forward when many would chose to curl up. you are beautiful.
Wow, "Pearl" and "Ethel" really seem to be consumed with their gardens and zucchini. I've never known "Pearl" to be big veggie eater, more like the chocolate icecream or the desserts at the church dinners. :) I look forward to the bounty from their gardens.
Seriously, I love you, sister in Christ and my prayers are with you and the family. Looking forward to watching where God brings you. Love, Sue (kitchen queen)
Oh, Laura...I haven't been on for a few days here...but, you have still been in my heart and mind! May the Lord just continue to uphold you and carry you through all that you are feeling and dealing with. You ARE such an encouragement to so many! Sending you a big hug... Love, Kristi
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