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Saturday, January 9, 2016

Replacing the "What Ifs..." with Thankfulness

It is starting. 

The doubt. 

The questions. 

The "What ifs..."

These can take over and make me feel like a nervous wreck. And so I need to consciously replace them with statements of thankfulness. 

What if his eczema flares up again? 

I am thankful that God has answered prayers and has given him a period of relief as we prepare him to leave. 

What if he gets frustrated when he isn't understood? 

I am thankful that God has blessed him with a wonderful ability to communicate through nonverbal means. 

What if his new mom doesn't take the time to hold him and rock him and nurture him the way he needs?

I am thankful that his new mom seems sweet and loving. 

What if he feels rejected and angry and acts out? 

I am thankful that God has given him a deep desire to love. 

What if we never see or hear about him again? 

I am thankful that God has given us this opportunity to love and care for him and develop a relationship with his family so that there is more of a chance of us staying connected. 

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