13 Months and Counting

As you can see, things have been slow here on our blog.  Quite honestly, neither Marshall nor I know what to talk about these days.  We are in a period of waiting and waiting and waiting.  There isn't much else to say.  For those of you who have birthed your children, you know what I am talking about.  Those last days - the last trimester- of a pregnancy seem to go on and on. You feel as though you have been pregnant for years and just can't wait to give birth and return to some sense of a new normal.  That is the same feeling going on here - except that we really have no clue when we aren't going to be "pregnant" anymore.  The last weeks are so hard in an adoption.  The whole thing begins to wear on you something fierce. So, the Worthey family continues to run to the phone whenever it rings and check e-mail many times throughout the day in hopes that there is some news.

Fitting to see this bus while in the Philippines

In the last few days I have been looking at other adoption blogs.  It amazes me how similar other people's story is to ours.  Basically, all of us have the same thing going on; waiting for the call and then praying for a miracle in one way or another.  And, above all else, there are children who are waiting for their forever family - just like our Jacob.  And as they wait and we wait there are those who continue to be oblivious to the need.  The need that they can make a difference.  The greatest news is that YOU can make a difference and what a difference you can make!  You don't need to be rich or live in the largest house on the block or even make the most money in your neighborhood.  All that is needed is a heart to do what is right.  It really is that simple.

The day we finally met Naomi

Marshall and I want to thank each one of you.  Because of you we are able to get through the day.  Because of you we continue to share our hearts and because of you we are nearing the end of this journey and beginning a new one. You have been faithful to God and to His command to provide for widows and orphans. You have been faithful to our family.  For that, we will always be grateful.  Thank you for continuing to share our story with your friends and family.  Please continue praying as we are weary and getting so tired.  More than just about any other time, we need encouragement.  Please keep it coming.

Lorrie