Where are you Baby Girl???

I titled this post a while ago, but didn't have the words to begin to write it. I was hoping to journal some about the decision making process of picking a country to adopt from. I have told others that for me, since we've already adopted from Ethiopia it sort of feels like we would be "cheating" on her if we adopted from somewhere else. The people are wonderful and anyone would be blessed to have a child from Ethiopia.

All through our adoption process and even before it was a real consideration, my husband and I have had a pull towards Cambodia. We have a friend that is a missionary there and started the ministry Remeber Nhu, which saves young girls from the sex-trade that is so prominent there. (Check out the link and if you have an extra $50 a month, you can save a girl!!) But, Cambodia has been closed to the USA for adoptions since 2001. Chris and I have made the statement numerous times that "As soon as Cambodia opens up, we'll be the first in line."

Today, Chris talked to our missionary friend, Carl, and he told us that he is hearing rumors that it may not be long before Cambodia reopens to US citizens for adoptions from their country. Now, these are just "rumors" and I read of the same rumor circulating in January of 2008 on the internet. But, my heart did a leap inside my chest when I heard that it may be possible!

We have sort of set our sights on August of 2010 as a good starting point for an adoption. We'll hit the one year mark with Levi this August and another year of age difference would be nice. And, as I've mentioned before, we've got lots of details to have fall into place before we move forward.

But, all of this is a testimony to the sovereignty of our God!! When we are obedient He orders our steps and everything works out how and when it should. So, we wait. (We're getting better at it.) I have a renewed passion to pray Cambodia open. Will you join me? How awesome would it be for God to have laid a place and a girl on our hearts more than 6 years ago and then for Him to swing open the doors so that we can be united in His time?? So AWESOME!!

If all of this is only for me to give glory to God right now, that's fine. If we adopt from Ethiopia again...Praise the Lord! If we adopt from the US...praise the Lord! If we never adopt again...Praise the Lord! (That one will be tougher...I'll admit...but possible.) In all things we will praise Him, for our purpose is to glorify God our Father...the author of our salvation and the perfect adoptive parent!!