Sweet Journey

A few weeks ago, I posted about God, Jen Hatmaker, and Katie Davis's combined effort to ruin my life. Apparently I am no match for the three of them. I've been almost holding my breath these last weeks, just waiting for the moment when I could let you in on exactly what the Lord is doing to tear down the house of sticks I've constructed of my life and build instead a palace more breathtaking than I could ever have dreamed. That moment finally came today with the arrival of a second abandonment decree. Yes, if the Lord continues to bless this journey, there will be not one but two beautiful little Congolese girls joining the Heller family sometime  in the fall.

I mentioned in my last post that M.J. is probably about 7 years old. Did I also mention that she's adorable? She seems shy, quiet, and sweet, but I suspect there's also a spunky (and perhaps mischievous) side hiding under the surface.

A.S. is probably 8 or 9 years old. She's also beautiful. Oh, and she can sing!! She seems much more bold and confident. Probably a perfect fit for the "big sister" role into which she will be thrust.

Though they haven't yet met, both girls know about each other and that they are being adopted. I imagine that neither of them really grasp the true meaning of this concept, but I am praying that the Lord will prepare their hearts for us and prepare ours for them.

I am well-aware that this road will not be easy. It will have peaks that seem insurmountable and valleys that seem dark and unending. But with the Lord leading the way, I believe this journey will also be abundantly joyous, life-giving, and sweet.

A.S. 

M.J.