tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746446019515184626.post2300625357437648787..comments2023-04-09T01:57:13.564-07:00Comments on My Haiti Postcard: Do not be afraidKarenGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838322046772869911noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746446019515184626.post-8759399150427461912012-02-18T18:29:53.016-08:002012-02-18T18:29:53.016-08:00You're welcome. And I totally get it! My mom h...You're welcome. And I totally get it! My mom had to listen to my true feelings earlier and she must have thought I was crazy. I absolutey believe God is who He says He is, that He loves the orphan, and that He is fighting for us all...but that doesn't make the pain and frustration any less. I totally want to throw an all out toddler temper tantrum right now, and the only thing keeping me from doing it is "Be still and know that I am God" verse running through my mind. <br />It is definitely a flawed system. I just keep reminding myself that everyone in office in Haiti, those who are in authority over IBESR etc. are all there because God placed them there. <br />Longing for the day we look back with a smile, <br />Mama Maphada :)Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121456479790243945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746446019515184626.post-76755890669292261482012-02-18T05:27:23.594-08:002012-02-18T05:27:23.594-08:00Thanks for your note, Mama Maphada. I feel your p...Thanks for your note, Mama Maphada. I feel your pain. I rejoice when I hear about kids going home, and cry knowing mine is far from coming home. Our agency doesn't allow us to visit our kids. We were only allowed a short time with her, and were not allowed to tell her who we were. But it must have been obvious.<br /><br />If I were to blog my true feelings right now, it wouldn't be the most positive post. I've returned from Haiti cynical. It seems like a miracle that any child makes it home. The process is long and flawed and full of opportunities for mistakes. While that is always on my mind, I know that I have to trust. I have to trust that all of our kids will get home.<br /><br />I find comfort in talking to other people who 'get it'. No one knows these emotions better than another mother.<br /><br />Some day we'll look back on all of this and smile, as we cuddle our beautiful girl. Thanks for reaching out.KarenGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838322046772869911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746446019515184626.post-25403365959826670302012-02-18T00:50:03.329-08:002012-02-18T00:50:03.329-08:00Hi Karen, I found your blog a few months ago throu...Hi Karen, I found your blog a few months ago through "Darling Kate and Ellie Dear". I have been lurking and reading and finally decided to comment. I too am adopting from Haiti, and your blog tonight was a gentle reminder that I am not alone in the wait. My friends travelled to Haiti yesterday to pick up their twin girls, and while I rejoice with them, I have been wallowing a bit as well since facebook has been abuzz with happy pics and joyful posts while I sit here waiting day after day with no news whatsoever. This experience has definitely been a huge life lesson from God. I have been having to purposely choose to believe Him when He says "I have a plan" these last few days. Anyway, just wanted to inttoduce myself and let you know that I am out here in cyberspace praying for us all. <br />Blessings, Mama MaphadaTiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121456479790243945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746446019515184626.post-56658201516848348332012-02-14T10:10:21.808-08:002012-02-14T10:10:21.808-08:00Karen-
That was beautifully written. Great reminde...Karen-<br />That was beautifully written. Great reminders that we are in His care and that we need not be afraid. Sounds like your trip was amazing. Can't wait to hear more about it and hopefully see some photos<br />;-)<br /><br />-Kateourpartyof4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07782242277922493692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746446019515184626.post-55938804296503953022012-02-13T20:34:24.511-08:002012-02-13T20:34:24.511-08:00Sounds like I was wrong about the book;). Glad you...Sounds like I was wrong about the book;). Glad you are a friend on this journey!kmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313003872791462653noreply@blogger.com