Here we are again spending our advent waiting. Waiting for the excitement of Christmas morning and waiting to find out when we can go pick up our daughter. Last year at this time we were waiting for Nes's court date. The good news is, there is much to do during this season, so it is zipping by faster than I care to think too much about.
Nes is blissfully unaware of what he is waiting for. I think he is just plain happy to follow his siblings around letting Rick and I know what they want for Christmas. Nes keeps telling us he wants things for his birthday, I don't think he gets that he gets things for Jesus' birthday too. What a pleasant surprise he is in for. I can't wait to see his face Christmas morning. For now he is delighted everyday to see what new decoration I have pulled out of the box and put up. He is figuring out which holiday cookies are his favorite, and how to sing Christmas carols. He is adding much joy to the season.
Meanwhile I am checking my email compulsively for news of our embassy date. We are hearing that the embassy in Addis is not sounding like they are planning to eliminate any paperwork on January 4, which is a bummer, but probably all part of the adventure. So I am gathering the waiver paperwork and re-thinking how long I will be in Ethiopia. I have a couple of friendsn planning to travel with me, who are also wondering what is up. I guess God is teaching them to go with the flow as well. It is probably a good lesson for anyone who wants to spend much time with my family. I can't help but wonder how Jubilee feels this Christmas season. Does she know that we are all thinking of her? Does she know that we are getting a stocking and filling it with goodies, that I hope she will get soon after Christmas?
I guess that is what advent is all about. Waiting for God's perfect timing, and His good gifts. Being thankful that we know that He loves us and has given His life for us. It is a good time to reflect on the many blessings He has brought us this year, and look hopefully forward to the great things to come.
Life in a small town with a large family. Trying to put God on display.
1 comment:
Signe, I can completely relate to this post since we are also in a season of waiting. I hope and pray that you get good news soon on when you can travel and that the transition to "waiver-less travel" goes as smoothly as possible. And in the meantime, I pray that you and your family continue to enjoy the preparations, celebrations, and blessings of this advent season.
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