But they that wait upon the Lord…

I think I have always loved eagles (or as long as I can remember, anyway).  They have one at the zoo – in a cage.  So beautiful to see it up-close.  But out in the open?  SOOO much better!  These pictures were all taken in the last couple of weeks – 1 is about 1/2 mile from our house, and the other 3 are about 1 mile from our church.  Breathtaking!

It would be a slight understatement to say I have a passion for these birds.  Sitting in my living room, you’d be surrounded by pictures of these magnificent creatures.  But they are more than just beautiful.  They are our country’s national bird – a symbol of freedom.  And they are also something that God uses in scripture to speak to us. 

One of my favorite verses is Isaiah 40:31 – “…but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” 

And this week that verse took on a whole new meaning.  Because this week, Brent and Kelli left to go and meet their new baby girl.  The one God has had planned for them all along. We have hugged & cried over the waiting, and watched as they endured some bumps in the road as they continued on this journey.  We have prayed for them & with them about this little one – and now they have her in their arms.  I can’t share pictures yet (there are lots of rules related to that!!), but we are overjoyed to have her as part of our family.  They will be gone for a while yet as the paperwork is processed – but today we offer many, many prayers of thanksgiving to the God who is the author of this beautiful love story.  They are one step closer to their Destiny.  And we could not imagine things any other way.  We love you so, so much sweet, little girl!  We can’t wait to welcome you HOME!