Beauty For Ashes...

"...beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor." Isaiah 61:3

Thursday, March 12, 2009

1 or 2?

Yesterday I went out with a group from the states that came with Jane Stephens of Amani Children's Foundation (ACF)  They are a great bunch of girls and I really enjoyed my time with them.  I traveled with them to Ruiru to see a school project that ACF has supported.  Kazuri donates all of their 2nd hand beads to ACF.  They then make jewelry out of them and sell them to support ACF.  On our way from Ruiru to Kazuri the girls I was in the car with began asking me questions about the adoption.  They asked if we want a boy or a girl.  To which I mentioned that we didn't care- but we are adopting 2.  Two of the girls in the car began talking back and forth to one another saying: 
K- "I thought Mary (founder of New Life Homes) said you can no longer adopt 2 at once?"
M-"She did say that.  It's some new law or something"
LT- "What? I haven't heard that."
K- "Yea- it's a new law or something"

At this, I became nauseous and quiet.  I wanted to pull the handle on the door, jump out and just start running.  But I was litterally CRAMMED in the car with another 45min drive to go.  It was difficult for me to hide my emotions, but I managed.  I managed for another 3 hours as we had dinner guests as soon as I arrived home.  I will confess to you that devastated was beyond my heart's response.  I literally felt as though I had lost a child... because i had in my mind.  We had.  I can't tell you how SET ON 2 children we are.  We are doing some checking around.  Our US agency AND our Kenyan agency know NOTHING of of this "new law".  But they are checking today.  
If God prompts your heart- please pray that we do NOT fall under this new law or that it is not true.  Normally, I wouldn't believe this until I saw it in writing or verified in some way.  But this came from the FOUNDER of the most impressive/well put together/well run orphanages in Kenya.  



3 comments:

  1. Oh Lindy, the moment I read what was said, I immediately felt my heart ache for you. I know how much you and Chris wanted to adopted 2 little ones. I am so sorry that you had to hear those words and had to hold your emotions in.
    It is just like losing a child in a sense, because your heart has been wanting and planning on 2. I pray that this is not true to your situation. And I will continue to pray for the adoption of the 2 little ones, God has in store for your family!
    Love Ya Bunches! Keep us updated!

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  2. I am praying also! God is in control of this and will give you what He sees fit for you. I pray He blesses you with 2!

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