What I was missing

I decided to fast from the computer Tuesday and Wednesday.  During this time I prayed for movement in Ethiopia...any kind of movement.  God did answer prayers and there is already one family that passed embassy today.  That means they can go pick up their son! 

 

This break from the computer was amazing for me.  It was amazing to spend some much needed time in prayer and in the Word.  It was amazing not checking my e-mail for a couple days.  It actually made the time go faster! 

 

During the past two days, I realized how much life I was missing spending time on the computer.  I get a little obsessed with looking at adoption yahoo and facebook groups.  The info about Ethiopia is always fun but I also try to get a hint on when we may get a referral(impossible to know).  I start comparing our timeline to others and I start to get discouraged. 

 

I saw how many special moments I miss with Irelyn.  When I am not on the computer it gives her a chance to come to me with her favorite book. To climb on my back and play horse.  My favorite moment with her these past few days was last night when she brought me her boots to put on her, grabbed my hand, and led me to the middle of the kitchen to dance with her.  We danced for about 20 minutes and she was so precious!  What a joy it is to have her in my life!

 

 

I am so thankful that God showed me what I was doing wrong.  I am so thankful that I see how the "waiting" is causing me to put my life on hold.  Why would I want to put such a beautiful life on hold?!?!

 

So I am limiting myself on how much time I spend on the computer.  I am going to continue to pray for patience and I would love it if you all would pray with me.