Sunday, May 2, 2010

An Answer to Prayer

Back on March 6th I posted about the change in my prayer for Moonbeam. I started praying specifically for a family in Kyrgyz to adopt her - before her 4th birthday!

Just under two months later and God has answered that prayer. My agency coordinator called today to let me know that relatives have returned to the BBH to adopt Moonbeam. She tells me that she first heard about this three weeks ago, but was waiting to share with me until she knew for sure that it would be happening.

As I type through my tears, heartbroken that I will not get to be her mama, I am also thrilled to know she will not wait any longer, she will not move orphanages in July - instead she will celebrate her birthday with her forever family - and that makes me want to jump for joy!

I am forever changed by this process. I am honored that I have been able to pray for and love Moonbeam for the past 23 months. And that honor will not stop now. I will continue to pray for her and for her forever family.

9 comments:

Schlef Family said...

We're praying for you, Moonbeam and her family tonight. May Moonbeam continue to feel the love you have for her.

Beth said...

I have been where you are. Praying for you..hugs from AZ--Beth

Shannon said...

Kimberly - my heart both weeps and sings for you and Moonbeam. You have been a wonderful mother to her. I pray that she finds all the happiness she deserves with her new family and I am so glad she doesn't have to wait anymore. I will be thinking of you and wishing you peace as well.

Christina said...

I know you are extremely sad over this but it is amazing what God can do. This was your prayer and he answered it. I'll be keeping you, Moonbeam and her family in my prayers.

Maria said...

I just don't know what to say. I can't find the words that express what I feel because I feel somewhat numb. I can't imagine how you feel. I'm sorry. It seems inadequate, but I just am befuddled right now. Oh Kimberly ...

Gen 's Family Story said...

Kimberly,
I just found your blog. I am so, so sorry about not being able to pick up Moonbeam. I'm thankful God answered your prayers for a family, even though those plans didn't have you directly involved. She will always have a Mom in you, across the ocean, thinking and praying for her. You are her heartmother! We'll know in eternity what your prayers will do for God's plan for her life. For now, I weep with you, but I also rejoice in only the way God allows us to in this situation.
Many hugs and God's comfort.

Jackie said...

Kimberly -- I'm sending big hugs across the miles to both you and Moonbeam. May time heal your heart.

Anonymous said...

Kimberly, I am at a loss as to what to say other than I am so sorry for what you must be going through. You are, as always, handling this with an amazing amount of grace and courage. I don't understand why this is happening but hope and pray that you will find your way to the child that is meant to be with you soon. You are in my heart and my prayers, Laura

McMary said...

wow--what an emotional post. I can't imagine what this is doing to you. I am so sorry that you will not be bringing moonbeam home but I am happy for her to be with her family. I am amazed at your grace and strength in handling this. Your totally selfless prayers have been answered. You are an amazing woman. Hugs to you.