As most of you know putting together the history or story of an adoptive child is much like putting a puzzle together with many of the pieces missing. With very little information received or even obtainable, adoptive parents treasure what little they can get. Some families receive information about where the child was found before being placed in orphanage care, as was the case with the Zimmer family. With information from a police report we journeyed to where Faith's adoption journey ultimately began. We can weave a story in our minds of what Faith's birthmother must have been going through, the decisions she was weighing in her mind...the lack of options...the desire to care for her child. There is so much we will never know. With a deep and primal sadness, our mood matched the weather which was damp and rainy. Geared in ponchos and carrying video and cameras...we gathered near the "man made mountain" to pray. The words I remember most clearly came from Faith's daddy who was holding her, he prayed "God we pray for Faith's birthmother and we ask that as she thinks of this park and that day, we ask that you comfort her and give her peace".
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I can only imgaine how moving that time was for you all. Continuing to pray for the journey.
Thank you for sharing these precious moments with us. Your words and pictures make us feel as if we are with you. We are praying for smooth transitions for each of these families and their newly adopted children. You give us hope and encouragement as we begin our big wait for our daughter! Many blessings to you!
A beautiful prayer. We will hold you in our hearts through our prayers in worship tomorrow, too.
The day we visited Molly's finding site was dreary and rainy as well. I think standing on that street corner was the defining moment of the trip. How amazing God is to orchestrate everything in these little precious lives. How honored to be chosen by Him to be their earthly parents. Every minute of waiting for your child makes sense as you realize you are holding the child God had entrusted to you before time began. I am so happy that you are with the Zimmers sharing in these sweet, sweet moments.
What an amazing photo of Kim & Faith!
Rach,
Have just arrived back home after a few days away. Couldn't wait to check in. I wondered each day what I had missed...and logged on as soon as I could. Wow..so much has transpired. Your writings, combined with the beautiful pictures, have captured such precious and poignant moments. I am blessed by them...and awestruck. Sending you love (and Happy Birthday wishes...what an awesome birthday for you!!)
The spiritual nuggets you have shared in both word and picture have been more than a journey. They have the the very essence of why we are here on earth. You have no idea what your beautiful life says about the goodness of God. As I sit tonight and ponder what a blessings you have been to our family I realize the bigger picture God had in mind for you.I remember all the emotions I felt as your Mother when you came into our lives. A very special gift indeed. I see his signature so clearly on your life.
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