Although it has only been a few weeks since I heard Katie Davis (check out Amazima Ministries) share her testimony with our high school students, it seems like a lifetime ago. In just that short amount of time, God has turned our hearts--and our family!--upside down. Did you know that there are 147 million orphans in the world? That a child dies of malaria every 30 seconds? And it is preventable? God has used so many people and events to turn our eyes toward His children in Uganda that we cannot look away. Instead, we are going...we are going to bring back our son! I know how crazy this must sound to those of you who have not walked this journey with us, but our eyes have been opened to a need that we feel compelled to meet. It's amazing how once God puts a burden on your heart, He changes your heart to make room for the change! A family that felt complete just two months ago is now longing for another son/brother to make it whole again. We cannot wait!
"...once our eyes are opened, we cannot pretend we don't know what to do. God, who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls, knows that we know, and holds us responsible to act." Prov. 24:12
The Burts can't wait to walk along with you on this wonderful journey!!! So happy for you guys!
ReplyDeleteDana and Danny
ReplyDeleteWe know the road ahead will be long and hard but keep pressing through with your eyes on God. It will seem like a blur once your child is in your arms. God is faithful, and when it is His plan nothing can stop it! We will continue in prayer for your family.
Love
Your sister-in-law
Your announcement brought tears to my eyes! I am so very happy for your precious family. I can't wait to follow every step. Thanks for sharing this exciting time through your blog.
ReplyDeleteSooo excited for you guys!! Can not wait to watch your amazing journey!!
ReplyDeleteHey Dana! I was so glad to find your blog on the linked-from list on my blog :) Can't wait to follow your journey!
ReplyDeleteLooks great, techie! I get the extra blessing of hearing about this in person :-)
ReplyDeleteDana,
ReplyDeleteWe are excited for your family to experience all God has in store for you through this adoption of one of his little ones. We've been on this adventure since 1990 when God called us to Himself and then to obey James 1:27 a short while later. It excites me to see the church embracing this verse and call on the family of believers. Welcome to the journey!