The Cleland Journey: A Calmed Storm

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

A Calmed Storm

Its a new day and I thank those who have supported and sent your love to us. A very special thank you to Aunt Eddna-Wynn for the beautiful card she sent us. She sent us a musical card with Praise you in this storm by the Casting Crowns. This is one of my favorite songs. A song I clung to during this whole adoption roller coaster.

I am happy to tell you all that we are really doing great. I had some rough days there though. It seems so odd that something that hurts so badly can still be the right thing for us. However, through the pain I never once thought we should progress forward. Instead, it was just the opposite we really felt a sense of relief. I know there are going to be some rough spots in the future but in my heart know that we are going to be great...

A few blogs ago I wrote that we would have a testimony at the end of this and I now think we will have more than one. I do have a testimony already... As you all know I have been forthright with my emotions, this adoption has been a storm of emotions the good, bad, and the ugly. Through it all I prayed to and praised God for being with me through this.I relied on Him allot. I am telling you He held me up so many days especially these last two weeks. I have so much peace in my heart right now and I owe it all to God. I have felt His presence the entire time. He has calmed this storm... I praise Him and thank Him always...

3 comments:

dnd82001 said...: Glad that you are feeling better!!

Darlene; April 9, 2008 at 6:59 PM
Gretchen said...: I'm so glad you are finding peace with your decision. :); April 10, 2008 at 1:34 PM
McMary said...: A tough decision to be sure. I am glad that you are able to find some peace and reamin strong in your faith--God will help you through whatever life brigs.
Take care and God bless; April 13, 2008 at 1:19 AM

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