Goodbye Until San Salvador
July 24th, 2009
Posted by Beth
As you know, I’m at Camp with 6 of our kids from church, and also teaching small group to 300 or more kids. Great, wonderful week.
As I head home tomorrow and prepare to travel to El Salvador on Sunday, I’ll tell you a great story.
I ate dinner with Matt last night (first time I’ve seen him much all week … you think he’s having fun? 
), and the counselor at our table said to me… I understand you’re going to meet your new little boy on Monday.
Well, I didn’t quite know how to respond to that. It was like, ‘yeah’.. and then I was like… whoa!
I realized that in 72 hours we’re truly going to see him. It was a sobering moment for me.
Yesterday’s theme at Camp was “persistence.” We have a different theme every day: a word and lesson for the day (eg: Listen, Ask, Pray).
It gave me time during small groups and chapel time to reflect on how we’ve truly been persistent ourselves for this child–our chosen child, the child that God has ordained and set aside and has chosen for us–who will now become our new son next week. It was a wonderful, wonderful reflective day.
I’ll be honest, that persistence has been tiring and emotional.
We learned it over 1,005 days (3 years this October), and it’s finally going to pay off.
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So as we prepare to travel, we carry with us a verse–a promise–that for some reason God just will not release us from since we started this journey.
He continues to pierce our hearts and humble our actions, as we prepare for one of life’s grandest moments.
Jer 33:3-’Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable (indescribable) things you do not know.’
Daryl is partial to the Amplified and Message bibles, which bring amazing color to His promise:
3Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in and hidden, which you do not know (do not distinguish and recognize, have knowledge of and understand).
3′Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.’
You’re watching promise materialize. And it is the most humbling, incredible, indescribable feeling to be in the midst of it.
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Our prayers needs are as follow:
1. Safe Travel
2. Safe Health in country – no sickness
3. Easy days of transition next week.
Monday, we’ll appear in a local El Salvador court for a psychological exam ordered by the judge. (Yes, we did one of these 2 years ago here in the U.S. He wants his own).
Afterwards, we hope to be granted visitation privileges and go to our son’s children’s home to meet him. This will allow us time together to begin the bonding process before the court date on Thursday.
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I’ll try to post daily updates and photos once we get settled in ES.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Adios!
Last 5 posts by Beth
- El Salvador Update - Month 12
- El Salvador Update - Month 3
- El Salvador Adoption - Home 1 Month
- El Salvador Adoption - Home - Through Week 3
- El Salvador Adoption - Home - Week 1
From don and cindy
We will be praying for you all – we love you and are so excited to hear every detail!!!!
07/24/09 2:28 PM | Comment Link |
From hezra
we are praying for your family. I am putting a post on our new girls bedroom bulletin board! This is where we are keeping special reminders of things related to THEM, but we want to support your El Salvador adoption as we are seeking our own. I can hardly wait to hear your story and see pictures of your family. And I keep thinking my girls could be there!! I am praying for you. May you live in the moment and be awed by God’s grace and Plan. I can’t wait to be where you are.
hugs from OK
07/24/09 4:34 PM | Comment Link |
From Claudine
How exciting and inspiring! Our thoughts and prayers are with you for safe, healthy, peaceful travel and transition.
Love, Claudine
07/24/09 6:05 PM | Comment Link |
From Tina
Beth!!!!
I am praying for you- and so amazed at how God has brought you through this journey!!!
Almost a year ago, I wasn’t sure this was possible… but with God, all things are possible.
Felicitaciones!
Tina
07/24/09 6:09 PM | Comment Link |
From Jeane Bartlett
Our prayers are with your family – safe travels, joyful and healthy days!
The Bartlett Family
07/25/09 12:11 PM | Comment Link |
From Ginger
Please ignore the above! I made a typo and the next thing I knew, it had been sent! oh well . .
Just wanted to send warmest, most joyous wishes
for the adventure just ahead. It’s been such a privilege to have been a behind-the-scenes watcher and prayer warrior for the Logullos via this web site. Thank you for sharing. Will be looking forward to whatever you’re able to send while in El Salvador. Our hearts are with you. God speed. Love, Ginger & Chuck
07/25/09 6:44 PM | Comment Link |
From Becky
Blessings to you and your beautiful family. I will be praying for you daily. Be safe and let God’s love protect you and give you peace.
Love you,
Becky
07/27/09 10:36 AM | Comment Link |
From helga and sieger
We wish you lots of joy when you are going to met your son. It must be very special. We will follow your update and are waiting for some pictures.
Helga and Sieger (the Netherlands)
07/27/09 4:59 PM | Comment Link |