I can't believe it has been over a year since we brought our little dumpling home! It has been a FULL year! Many times I thought about dusting off the ol' blog and updating it with Selah's journey since being home. The best I could do was a facebook post every now and then. In the midst of medical appointments, trips back and forth to Dallas and Fort Worth on a weekly bases, surgeries and castings. Celebrating milestones of the most simplest nature I found myself needing to just be present.
To be honest I used to greatly enjoy blogging but half way through our adoption journey to bring Selah home that changed. As we got closer to the finish line of the adoption process, it felt as if we were limping and dragging ourselves across. While there were many external and internal factors that contributed to this feeling, the fault was my own.
Matthew 14:28-33
29 “Come,” he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Like Peter the moment I took my eyes off of Jesus and focused on the storm and ragging water, my brain took over were faith had allowed me to freely walk.
In many ways this past year has been a recovery for Selah's body and soul and in many ways it has been a recovery for our own. I am so thankful for our little love Selah, for the life lessons the Lord is teaching US through her.
People always comment how "lucky" Selah is, but we truly are the lucky ones, we are BLESSED!
Matthew 13:44
“The kingdom of heaven is like
treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and
then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
Jesus is our treasure or fine pearl! His word says HE is father to the fatherless (Psalm 68:5) and he draws near to the broken hearted (Psalm 34:18). Oh how we KNOW this is truth. The the road was rough and painfully stretched us but we have decided to follow Jesus, again, to China.
We would like to invite you again, to follow our families journey... to Peter Coriell.
I have one request this time, please help us with your encouragement and prayers. If I start to become silent...check on me. Point me back to the gaze of Jesus where there is freedom and water to be walked on.
Where we are at:
*Today our home study has been sent for review to our placing agency.
* Our home study can't be reviewed (and move on to the next step) until we come up with $3300 for agency fees.
How you can help:
* We are selling beautiful LARGE 9mm pearl earrings (from our last trip to China) for $25 (plus $5 shipping). I can fit multiple pairs in one box so shipping is the same for 1 or 10! There are 3 colors to choose from:
-White
-light coral
-opal/lavender
* Share with your friends!!!
* Pray!
You can use the Donate button at the top of the page to place your order. Use "Pearls for Peter" in the subject line and use the comment section to describe your order. You can also e-mail me at nathan_coriell@yahoo.com.
We love you guys! Thank you for your support!
