Tonight's entry is dedicated to my friend Joy . She finally has gotten her referral for 2 boys after her adoption journey has started over a year ago. We have known each other via email since last summer because we were with the same agency for Zambia. This is such a joyous moment for both of us because now we can share our stories of our future children together!
Joy has done so much for me. Although she is over 10 years younger than me and I should be the one mentoring her, she has been truly mentoring me about family, children, motherhood and being the wife. In a Godly way, the way that has been long overdue for me.
Just a few nights ago when Joy got her referral, we talked on the phone for the first time. I couldn't believe that we had gone this long without talking to each other, ever. To me it was a conversation that just was between two sisters, as we have know each other forever. Nothing about our conversation was complicated, it was just good.
Joy has also inspired me to have my own blog and get in tuned with the blogger world of adoption. Although I think that was somewhat a bad influence (haha, just joking) because I am hooked now. I think once the children get here, I won't be so hooked anymore because I will be busy.
But the best thing about Joy is that she has been a true friend from a distance. I cannot count the days when I was in the dumps about my adoption journey and she has always lifted me right out of it. I have noticed that in the blogger world you can have lots of acquaintances. But true friends don't come often, the ones that stick with you like glue. Just like how it is in real life. For me, I have found that I have lost most of my friends because we don't share the same interests anymore.
Now that we both have referrals, hopefully we can travel to ET together even though we don't have the same agency. We both seem to be at the same point that when court opens again we should be heard pretty soon after that.
Joy, you are truly loved and a REAL friend. You are a true woman of God who puts her savior first over everything.
Oh one more thing.... and one day in the middle of the night I will come to AZ and steal little Joanna. She is my girl!
2 comments:
Andrea,
That was a real surprise to read that - thank you, but you know that I feel the same way about our friendship and I am so glad we can speak the truth in love and sharpen eachother. You have been there countless times for me, and for that I am greatful. I am so excited for your second round of motherhood and for your dreams and desires that the Lord has put in your heart. May you honor Him as you raise B and H for His glory! Thanks for rejoicing with me the other night about our referrals. Now we just have to pray we can travel together!
I have to agree with you . Joy Has been and still is a great friend to me too :)
Love you Joy :)
Chris
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