The power of prayer!!

The last couple of days have been full of mixed emotions. I am asking for people who read this to pray. There are lots of families in various stages of the adoption process that need our prayers. There are sick babies, court delays and a couple of very sad, tragic situations for some families.

I know in the world of international adoption so much is out of our control and I can't even imagine hearing via email that your baby is sick and you are thousands of miles away. Please also pray for the doctors and nurses treating these little ones. I know those babies are in great hands and surrounded by love.

I think it is really easy to get wrapped up in your daily life and frustrations and forget that no matter how bad traffic was or your service at a restaurant was, there are people in this world who would give anything and everything to have food and drinking water for their children. I think sometimes we get complacent and self centered and I am asking people today to take a step outside your bad day and think of how much worse it could be and to give thanks for the blessings you have and pray that others may receive a blessing or too in their life as well.

So to all my forum friends, know that all of your families are in our thoughts and prayers and we pray that you find peace and answers. We pray that the sick little ones return to the care center healthy and ready to be held. We pray that it continues to rain in Ethiopia and that all those waiting to get through court before closure get through. Lastly, we pray for those families who are dealing with something terrible whether it be adoption related or not. Sometimes life is really unfair and I still can't grasp why bad things happen to great people but I am hoping that with the power of prayer some of those bad things will resolve themselves and for those things that aren't so easily resolved I pray you find peace, strength and comfort.