During our time with other military families, I was reminded that many wives are new to the "don't get excited" rule. "Don't get excited" means my husband may tell me something is going to happen but I shouldn't get too excited (good or bad) because it may change. Things are always changing and yes, that's a part of everyone's life... but especially in the military. Until a plane has left with or without your spouse, nothing is official it seems. When your husband is deploying, you have to come to terms with "not yet" on some things you thought were going to happen.
Bottom line, God is saying "not yet" to all the things we thought this year had for us, to the things He asked us to do. And for that I am thankful. I am thankful that God is (and will be) patient with me when I lose mine. For His comfort when I start to doubt what this wait is about. For His gentle reminders through a friend and my sweet husband that He's at work in the wait. For His strengthening our marriage and getting us ready to be parents. While I won't lie or say it's going to be easy to adjust to, I know He wrote the story and is saying, "Not yet. Keep reading...."
Adoption Update: Jeremy and I went to our second and last training session this week. We'll be finishing up the paperwork plus medical forms to turn in early next week! Then inspections and home study after that. Woot!
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes
- Matt Redman "10,000 Reasons"
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