This is hands down my favorite picture of Sunny. She has this sweet, little sassy face that reminds me of Samantha. It's the face of a lover and a fighter all in one tiny package. I love her. It also saddens me to look around the picture. When is the last time your kids ate on a dirty concrete floor out of a shared bowl. It reminds me of who she is, where she's coming from and the strength God has given her inside to grow into an incredible young lady!Philippians 4:6-7
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I'm some what of a planner. Ha! I've got issues. When we decided we were going to try and adopt an infant as well as Sundayma, I had to almost physically restrain myself. I wanted to go buy car seats, and clothes, and diapers. I wanted to rearrange bedrooms. I didn't. I asked God if this was really supposed to happen right now that it would be so clear to us. I couldn't quite get excited, but I knew Jason said yes, and we were filling out the paper work. I did slip and buy a few things! But like I said God was going to show us.
Well last night Jason came home and we were talking about Sundayma. This heavy, deep longing we have for her is always a part of our day. This time was a little different. The subject of one of us going had been thrown around and Madalyn really wanted to go. Like I would let my 11 year old go to Africa, I don't think so. When the idea was presented of Jason going and taking Madalyn I just said yes, you both need to go soon. They are sisters and they need to see each other. Did I just saw that out loud???
Then the catch. If we are going to buy 2 plane tickets to Liberia. We are not going to be able to put money away for a baby. Ok, what just happened here? What happened is I opened that door. I simply said "God, please show us what you have for us. If we are supposed to get a baby, make it clear". He made it clear. Does this mean no baby? Heck no! It means we are only 30 and God has the perfect little baby for us. Just not yet. He has chosen Sundayma for our family right now and we have to do everything in our power to get her home safely. He will do the rest.
I am completely filled with peace. No second thoughts. I know what needs to be done. I know my big hearted, yet spoiled daughter needs to see true poverty, true sickness, true fear. I know my husband is an incredible father and Sunny needs to know him. I know he has such kindness and patience towards people he will make some progress in our paper work in Liberia. Above all I know I serve a mighty God who has promised me He will protect Sunny and rescue her.
We need you to come along with us on this journey to cover our family and Sunny and someday baby Titus in your prayers!
Blessed Beyond Measure,
The Youngs
