Prayer Please

Rachel & had a pretty good week last week. I think my consistency the previous week paid off. The most precious moments are when we curl up for bedtime stories on the couch. Sometimes she falls asleep in my arms (see picture) & it makes it everything worth it. My mom let me borrow The Children's Story Bible by Catherine F. Vos, that she used to read to me when I was young. It has been refreshing for me to read the Old Testament stories which have been retold so clearly, and Rachel loves it too! It is neat to help her get a full picture of the Bible. She has lived with lots of Christian families but her understanding of Christian things is really choppy.

I have been avoiding a post because my heart feels a lot of mixed emotions about this week. I realized that I need everyone's prayers so I want to let you know somethings going on this week (without getting into too many laborious details).

#1. Rachel might see her mom and maybe even her brother this week. We need prayer that if God wants it to happen it will and if it's not good timing that it just won't work. Please also prayer for Rachel's heart no matter what happens. If she doesn't get to see her mom she will be disappointed, and if she does it will be very confusing (she hasn't seen her in about 3 years). I really want healing for their family, and I have been hearing that her Mom is really working hard for change, but I have lots of fears about it too.

#2. That God will give me wisdom is dealing with a particular social worker of Rachel's. This woman can be very helpful but can also undermine me (she is inconsistent). I need prayer that I will know how to talk to her about it and that I won't be bitter or afraid of her. I know that God can give us a good working relationship and I need prayer that that will happen.

#3. I have so much to do the next three days, then I get to go to Jessica's wedding in Ohio. I am so excited about going. So many of my best friend's from college will be there. I feel like a kid going to Disneyland!!!! Pray that I will let go of my anxiety and that God will make a path for me to get everything done!

#4. That God will bless and protect my relationship with Rachel when I am gone. For a kid with attachment issues I worry about how long it might take us to get back in a good groove when I get home. Pray for a strong sense that I love her and that I am coming back to be with her as I am gone.

Thank you for keeping us in your prayers!