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My husband and I, the Dynamic Duo, have been married since 2003. We've weathered the storm of chronic disease (diagnosis 2006), infertility (diagnosis 2007), turning 30 (2006/2007 respectively) a first adoption (2009) of a tender hearted, compassionate Ukrainian BIG boy (born 2006), who has told us he'd like a baby sister, baby brother, big brother, and REALLY big sister. We recently completed our second Ukrainian adoption journey, which brought us a daughter (born 2005). We'll see what else God brings our way!

Monday, November 10, 2008

A Hymn for my children

At the beginning of each BSF class, we sing two hymns. Some time ago, perhaps even a month ago, we sang a hym called "God Will Watch Over You." As I started singing the hymn, my eyes teared up and I couldn't finish it. I could see my child being taken care of, even without me. I think this was God's way of reminding me He is in control and taking care of my child(ren). I've found the words and the tune and I'm going to dedicate the hymn to my children...

God Will Take Care of You

Be not dismayed whate'er betide,
God will take care of you;
beneath his wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.

God will take care of you,
through every day, o'er all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.

Through days of toil when heart doth fail,
God will take care of you;
when dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you.

God will take care of you,
through every day, o'er all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.

All you may need He will provide,
God will take care of you;
nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you.

God will take care of you,
through every day, o'er all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.

No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
lean, weary one, upon his breast,
God will take care of you.

God will take care of you,
through every day, o'er all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.

2 comments:

Conethia and Jim Bob said...

The same thing happened to me at church on Sunday morning. We sang a song called "Teach Me Lord". I felt that the song was sung on purpose. I really needed to hear that. I began crying, reflecting on how long we were having to wait. It's amazing how certain words help you through those moments.

Teach me, Lord, to wait - down on my knees.
Till in your own good time you'll answer my pleas.
Teach me not to rely on what others do.
But to wait in prayer for an answer from you.

Chorus
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
They shall mount up with wings as eagles.
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
Teach me, Lord, Teach me, Lord, to wait!

Teach me, Lord, to wait - while hearts are aflame.
Let me humble my pride and call on your name.
Keep my faith renewed and my eyes on thee.
Let me be on this earth what you want me to be.

Chorus
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
They shall mount up with wings as eagles.
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
Teach me, Lord, Teach me, Lord, to wait!
To wait!

Conethia and Jim Bob said...

Have you found out if you were able to submit? I am still waiting, growing dimmer is the hope for a submission this year. Let's pray together.