The Phone Call and a Trial of Faith

April 24th - two months to hosting

We are preparing for Yelena's visit here, gathering clothes from friends (Thank you so much Virginia!!) and things to make up her room. Craig called me from work to tell me that he got a call from NHFC and they told me Yelena was not coming because she was being adopted! I couldn't believe it. I was happy for her to be adopted, but then I really believed that everything was falling into place with this whole process because she was meant to be with us. I can feel in my bones and from head to toe. I am very sad and upset, but I said to Craig that I am hoping and praying that in 2 weeks we get a phone call and they will tell us that things have changed and she is coming.

2 weeks later

I keep looking on the NHFC website to see if I see Yelena's picture pop up there. We decided that maybe we will host another child this summer, or maybe we'll wait until Christmas. I keep looking at the pictures, but my heart is still with Yelena...It's been 2 weeks and no surprise phone calls.

2 weeks 2 days later

I get a phone call from NHFC and guess what...things didn't work out and Yelena is coming! Her picture is back up and it is going to happen! I believe this was a test of faith - faith that this is God's will and to believe in myself! Sometimes I do get His messages loud and clear...