God's Mysterious Plan

"No one is exempt from trials and tribulations. In fact, this is often what happens to people God loves very much, for it is part of God’s often mysterious and good plan for turning us into something great." -Timothy Keller

I read this quote yesterday morning and the timing couldn't have been more perfect.  Yesterday was supposed to be a big, exciting, momentous milestone in our adoption journey.  Instead, it was sad, disappointing, and frustrating.  We were supposed to be on the phone with people who will be very monumental as we move forward in our journey, but instead we were left with an unanswered phone call and questions that couldn't be answered (along with Pinterest, listening to Serial, and doodling to fill the silence).

A couple hours later, this is what our life looked like as Hudson and I waited at the emergency room for them to stitch up his lip.

It was so sad, because he was terrified all night.  He would cry at even the littlest things, like when the doctor tried to listen to his lungs.  There was a long list of initial possibilities, including the need for a plastic surgeon to repair the lip, an ENT specialist to fix the mouth and ruptured gums, a broken nose and/or cheekbone, and a concussion, all of which were narrowed down to only needing 3 stitches on the lip!  

At the end of the night, I was desperately wishing for a direct line to ask God what His purpose was for our day.  Why the missed phone call?  Was everything okay?  Why the ER visit and added costs to our already non-existent budget?  It made me start to feel a bit defeated.  And then I kept hearing this verse of one of my favorite songs on repeat in my head...Satan is vanquished and Jesus is King!  It was a beautiful reminder that Satan was doing his best to get us down.  As we venture forward and get closer and closer to bringing our baby home through adoption, he must be feeling a little antsy.  But ultimately, I must believe in God's Mysterious Plan and trust that He will turn this all into something great.  I ended my night fervently praying against his attacks and clinging tightly to the hope that can only be brought through Jesus.  Will you join me in that prayer?  Specifically will you join me in praying for quick healing for Hudson, miraculously small medical bills, and peace as we move through the next few days with our agency?