Monday, January 21, 2008
Tamara's early morning thoughts
From Tammy: It’s January 22, very early in the morning. Right now, I have a very bad cold and am achy and congested. I’m constantly sneezing. Curtis has been so sweet to have room service bring several meals and hot tea for me. I agree with him that for only a dollar extra, this is a great help. I’m finally on an antibiotic, so I hope I’ll feel better soon. I’ve been going to sleep at night around 11:00 pm and then waking up at 2:30 or 3:00 am every morning and haven’t been able to go back to sleep. So, I’ve been using the time to read my Bible and devotions. I also spend a good bit of time walking around the room with my hands lifted praying and interceding for our process and our children/family back home. I’m praying that our needs will be met and that God will remove obstacles. I have to constantly keep the lines of communication open between me and God. I can’t do this without Him, because there are too many unknowns. I have to totally rely on Him and ask for His help. I’m sensing His presence with us and take note of little blessings along the way. He is a God of details and cares about us every step of the way, like in the cafe when Curtis was trying to order our food a few days ago. We’re usually the only ones around who can speak English. Total there are only 8 Americans in Berdyansk. Hearing someone speak English is rare here. He didn’t know how to say chicken or ham sandwiches and was struggling, and this woman we’ve never seen before just walked up who could speak English/Russian and helped him order his food. He came back to the room with exactly what I wanted, a chicken sandwich. I said, “How did you get this? And he told me the story of the woman appearing at just the right moment. God cares about times like that when we really do need his help, like when we’re facing these officials who present great obstacles in our adoption process, or when we’re just trying to order a sandwich. He is a God of love and compassion. His Word is so true that He will never leave or forsake us. He is a wonderful God.
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Dear Tamara,
Amen Sister! Your words were encouragement to me this morning. We are joining you in prayer jnowing he is listening, cares and is hemming you in. Isn't it wonderful to know you are covered by a King who is in control of everything? Can't wait to have all of you on American soil!
The Schweickert's
We too are praying for you all! It's been amazing to follow your journey. This scripture keeps coming to mind... "He who began a good work in you shall be
faithful to complete it"
When I looked at the picture of Marina and Natasha(??), the only two left from the 2001 2B class (two of ours were in that class), I am amazed! God has truly answered Valentina's and Galina's prayers for families!! And all of ours also as we chimed in with prayer for so many of those kids through the years. I believe it's the same for your boys, So many people have joined you in prayer for them!! Can't wait to see you all together when this is over :)
Blessings,
the Hathaways
Dear Schweickerts,
Thank you for your encouragement and prayers. You have been so supportive through our process. We're also looking forward to being back in America soon with our boys. We're sorry Viktor can't join us and we'll have to return for him, but he's trying to keep his spirits up and be patient. Thanks again!
God bless your family!
Tamara and Curtis
Dear Nancy,
Thank you so much for your prayers too! Thanks also for the scripture. We also keep believing that God has not brought us this far to leave us. He will be faithful. Yes, it is amazing so many children from Berdyansk have been adopted since we were all first there in 2001. God has truly answered everyone's prayers!
Thanks again and our blessings,
Tamara and Curtis
Berdyansk
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