Our Family
Roll With the Punches
Change is something that happens often around here, and sometimes you just have to roll with the punches, whether you’re ready or not. We were planning on having the girls move in sometime around the end of November. This would give us plenty of time to get the extra bedroom ready for the girls, and plenty of time for the three P’s: plan, prepare, and the most important, PRAY.
The Situation
Let me explain the situation. Blanca, who we had planned on taking into our home as well, has developed a bad attitude and tried to “poison” the other girls minds. Because of Blanca’s recent behavior we believe she needs a place better suited to her needs. She will be spending the next couple of weeks at the Eagle’s Nest, until school is finished. She will then spend the holidays with her grandmother. After that, we hope to put her in a home we recently visited that has the staff and facilities where we believe she will thrive. This is sad for us because we love Blanca, and wish that the situation were different. I wanted to have both the girls here, so they at least had each other. This was not an easy decision.
Are You Ready?
So with that change comes another change. Alvin came over to our house today and asked if we would be able to take Kimberli tomorrow, as in the day after today! He wanted to get her out of the Eagle’s Nest as soon as possible, to avoid any more “poisoning.” My heart skipped a beat and I had tears. I hadn’t planned enough, prepared enough, and well, you can never pray enough. I just didn’t feel ready. And to be honest, it all of the sudden became so real to me. Feelings of worry, fear, and failure all came upon me. What had we gotten ourselves into?
For Such a Time as This
As I sat down with Chad, through tears, I began to explain what I was feeling. He knew I was feeling this way, because I have felt this way ever since we chose to take the girls into our home. But now it was all happening so fast, and like I said earlier, I wasn’t ready. With the gift of wisdom that God gave Chad, he comforted me and assured me that “You…Are…Ready. This is your hearts passion. This is why God brought you here. He chose you for this.”
Ready
So there you have it. I guess I am ready. We know this is a huge transition and that we have some challenges ahead of us. But we really wouldn’t have it any other way. Again, we covet your prayers during this time. And we are so thankful for all the love and support that you all have given. To HIM be the glory.
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.”
Psalm 56: 3-4
We love you guys and are praying for your family.
Uncle Trav, Auntie Al and cuz Willis
You have touched the hearts and lives of so many, I know that God will be with you on this journey also for you are doing His will. We love you so very much and we are praying for you always. Mom
Hi Chad and Trina,
To many tears right now to write much other than to say we are so proud of the work you are doing and will pray much for you all. So neat Trina that you have such a supportive husband and that he has such a caring loving big hearted wife. A big kiss for Asher. Love you all so much and many prayers for you all. Grandma
Thanks for sharing. We will continue praying for you guys. I’ve noticed, for me personally, that if things depended on me being ready then nothing would get done. Fortunately God knows better than we know if we are ready our not.
Caleb
Wow, these are the times when faith is built…may you be encouraged! As James wrote in 1:2-5, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles (challenges) come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy! For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you.”
Hang in there, dear Trina! The Lord is stretching you, but He knows what you can handle and He knows you will be an INCREDIBLE life-changing blessing in dear Kimberli’s life!
I agree with Chad…you are ready…you were chosen for this.
Hugs, love and prayers,
Jenni
As we are walking the journey of adoption, I continue to see the need of total trust in God and allowing Him to work at His pace and not mine-since I really don’t have much control. I will be continuing to be in prayer for you Trina as well as your family as you make this huge adjustment!