Pure joy!
Well, what else can I say....reading scripture and so many verses speak so clearly about how I am feeling. My first post was the night D left, and this post is the night before we leave to go see him graduate. What do they say? The days are long, but the months are fast...something like that anyways...it's about right. Here we are pretty much full circle, ready to begin a new chapter. I can't decide what I am more excited for, seeing him graduate or having him back here, seeing him with the boys again. Well either way, it will be great. Writing on a blog about the emotion I feel being at the end of this journey, just doesn't give it justice. I feel like I could compare it to the euphoria one would feel after completing a marathon, or triathlon or something. Proud, tired, and ready to relax a bit and then take on the next challenge ahead. Yep, nothing really new to write other than complete and utter joy and thankfulness to God, who did it all for me. It might sound repetitive, but what else is there to say expect...PRAISE GOD! His mercies are new every morning, and thankfully I can say I really felt this along the way.
So...ready to go, mostly packed. Got my new red shoes my Mom found and bought for me for a real bargain, matched with a gorgeous red necklace and earrings from one fabo SIL, and my 'new' black $8 dress I got at the consignment store in Burlington (Yes I brought the one from Ross back cause this one was cheaper and nicer) with a red sash sewn perfectly on, by yet again, my wonderful mother. I really learned how I had to rely on people to do things and 'help' out even though it was usually out of my comfort zone. It taught me a great lesson about how to give others in the future, and how it can be such a blessing for the giver and the receiver. Again, God providing for us through loved ones and His grace and love shown through them.
The boys are so excited, though Jude won't know what hit him when we get there, D and him have had a really close bond since birth, and I know Jude has really missed his presence. The other boys are eager too and look so cute in their little serges, and short hair cut like Dad's.
So I am humbled, by His amazing grace, and my realization of our constant need for HIS saving power and grace everyday.
I just wanted to say for those of you reading this that have supported Darryl and I, in whatever capacity, and for your prayers, I am truly grateful and thankful to have been able to experience such a communion of saints. So THANK YOU! Yep....after 6 months of struggles, triumphs, stresses and love...it's Pure Joy. I can't even imagine Darryl's story and I am eager to hear his testimony of God's care of him over the last 6 months, and share mine!
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:57-58
2 comments:
Have a wonderful time! Congratulations to the whole family!
Boy do I remember those emotions and counting down.... the last week was the longest week of the entire journey and the roughest... we were all done and ready to be together again as a family. I hope you get that same surprise of your hubby meeting you at the airport in his serge. That was such a highlight and an emotional moment I won't ever forget.... a moment of finality that our journey was done! Have a great weekend and so glad for you that it's over.
Esther Vuong
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