Tusting God's Timing

I know it is never wise to question God's timing in anything He chooses to do. He sees the big picture and is sovereign in everything that happens--and He doesn't make mistakes. That is why I  am trusting that His timing is perfect in the news I am about to share here.

You see, just one week after my father's death, we received Travel Approval from China. That means that in just 11 days from now, we will be boarding a plane on our way to pick up our new adopted daughter.

Just typing that sentence leaves me in awe. After nearly two years of waiting, praying, hoping, and anticipating, the day has finally come and we are going to complete the process. Our plane tickets have been purchased, hotel reservations are made, all our final paperwork is signed, notarized, and waiting in a folder to go into our carry-on luggage. Arrangements have been made for the care of the children we are leaving here at home. We are trying to tie up loose ends and button down some hatches as we will be in China for two weeks. It is very busy around here right now.

Yet, in the midst of all the preparations for this life-changing trip to the other side of the world, there are moments when I wish my dad were here and that he would have been able to meet his newest grandchild when we bring her home. They will never know each other this side of heaven. That's when the trust in God's timing comes in. Though these thoughts do bring sadness, God is in control of it all and He has a plan for how all these events have fallen into place. In all the challenges and trials He has sent our way, He hasn't let us down yet. He has been completely trustworthy, and I have utter confidence that He will continue to be.

Grieving for my father at the same time we are preparing for this trip to bring home our little girl has left us a little dazed, but very, very thankful. My father was looking forward to meeting our little girl so much. It brings me sorrow to know that will not happen, but I have joy in knowing that making this trip will be honoring to his memory. Family and his grandchildren were very important to my dad, and he met the addition of each grandchild with great joy. I know this news would have brought him joy as well.

No, God never, ever makes mistakes. He knows what He is doing, even if we don't always understand why. We don't have to understand, we only have to trust and wait to see the amazing and awe-inspiring things He will do.