The Wait Poem
By Russell Kelfer
Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried;
Quietly, patiently, lovingly, God replied.
I pled and I wept for a clue to my fate...
and the Master so gently said,"Wait."
"Wait? you say wait?" my indignant reply.
"Lord, I need answers, I need to know why!"
Is your hand shortened? Or have you not heard?
By faith I have asked, and I'm claiming your Word.
My future and all to which I relate
hangs in the balance and you tell me to Wait?"
I'm needing a 'yes', a go-ahead sign.
Or even a 'no,' to which I'll resign.
You promised, dear Lord, that if we believe,
We need but to ask, and we shall receive.
Lord, I've been asking, and this is my cry:
I'm weary of asking! I need a reply.
Then quietly, softly, I learned of my fate
as my Master replied again, "Wait."
So I slumped in my chair, defeated and taut,
and grumbled to God, "So, I'm waiting...for what?"
He seemed then to kneel, and His eyes met with mine...
and He tenderly said, "I could give you a sign.
I could shake the heavens and darken the sun.
I could raise the dead and cause mountains to run.
I could give all you seek and pleased you would be.
You'd have what you want, but you wouldn't know Me.
You'd not know the depth of My love for each saint.
You'd not know the power that I give to the faint.
You'd not learn to see through clouds of despair;
you'd not learn to trust just by knowing I'm there.
You'd not know the joy of resting in Me
when darkness and silence are all you can see.
You'd never experience the fullness of love
when the peace of My spirit descends like a dove.
You would know that I give, and I save, for a start,
But you'd not know the depth of the beat of My heart.
The glow of My comfort late into the night,
the faith that I give when you walk without sight.
The depth that's beyond getting just what you ask
From an infinite God who makes what you have last.
You'd never know should your pain quickly flee,
what it means that My grace is sufficient for thee.
Yes, your dearest dreams overnight would come true,
but oh, the loss if I lost what I'm doing in you.
So, be silent, my child, and in time you will see
that the greatest of gifts is to truly know me.
And though oft My answers seem terribly late,
My most precious answer of all is still "WAIT".
My good friend Coni sent this poem to me. I read it now that I have seen a picture of Elainea and it has new meaning. There was a reason why we waited for so long for our referral. We were waiting until the timing was right for her to be matched with us. I have no doubt in my mind that Elainea was pre-destined to be our daughter. Now we must be patient as we wait to bring her home.
Monday, December 4, 2006
Friday, December 1, 2006
More Information on Elainea
Hannah with Dianne and Kathy at WIAA.This is some of her referrals papers that have been translated. This is a letter from the orphanage director giving us details about her. I am so proud that she loves her Mama already!
Fu, Lin Xiang, Female, born on January 29, 2005, was admitted to our institute on February 6, 2005. Physical examination was performed at the time of admission: Height: 49 cm, Weight 2.8 kg, Head circumference 34 cm, Chest circumference 31.5 cm. The current physical examination Height 75 cm, Weight 10 kg, Head circumference 46 cm, Chest circumference 47 cm. No history of chronic disease or infectious disease. She received immunization as scheduled.
Fu, Lin Xiang’s physical development and intellectual development are normal. She is a smart, active and cute girl. She is easily satisfied. She rarely cries. She likes to laugh, likes to listen to music, play with toys, and play games. She is energetic, active and quick to react. She can easily pick up items with her thumbs and index fingers. She can walk independently, walk upstairs and downstairs by herself, and can climb up the chairs to play. She likes to take a walk and outdoor activities. She likes to play with the children by holding hands. She can understand the meaning of language and command. She can respond accordingly. When her nanny asks her if she likes her “Ma Ma”, (mommy), she would put her face on the caretakers’ face and say, “Yes!” When she is playing, she would say, “rocks, pinches.” After meals, when people ask her if she is full, she would rub her belly and say, “I am full!” When she is thirsty and the nanny brings her some water, she would tip her toes and reach out for it. She helps nannies to bring towels, toys, empty bowls, etc. When she sees younger babies crying, she would bring toys to comfort them. She will also touch the baby’s face and try to comfort her. When she hears cell phone ringing, she would put her hand next to her ear and answer, “Wei” (hello). With the nanny’s reminder and help, she would sit on the potty to urinate.
Lin Xiang’s attachment development is normal. She is attached to her nannies, likes adult’s attention, likes to be close to people she is familiar to, and is close to her nanny and her friends in the same classroom. She adjusts better with strange environment.
She follows her daily routine. She eats and sleeps as scheduled. She sleeps well with good appetite. She like milk the best and eats all kinds of poultry and fruit.
Fu, Lin Xiang, Female, born on January 29, 2005, was admitted to our institute on February 6, 2005. Physical examination was performed at the time of admission: Height: 49 cm, Weight 2.8 kg, Head circumference 34 cm, Chest circumference 31.5 cm. The current physical examination Height 75 cm, Weight 10 kg, Head circumference 46 cm, Chest circumference 47 cm. No history of chronic disease or infectious disease. She received immunization as scheduled.
Fu, Lin Xiang’s physical development and intellectual development are normal. She is a smart, active and cute girl. She is easily satisfied. She rarely cries. She likes to laugh, likes to listen to music, play with toys, and play games. She is energetic, active and quick to react. She can easily pick up items with her thumbs and index fingers. She can walk independently, walk upstairs and downstairs by herself, and can climb up the chairs to play. She likes to take a walk and outdoor activities. She likes to play with the children by holding hands. She can understand the meaning of language and command. She can respond accordingly. When her nanny asks her if she likes her “Ma Ma”, (mommy), she would put her face on the caretakers’ face and say, “Yes!” When she is playing, she would say, “rocks, pinches.” After meals, when people ask her if she is full, she would rub her belly and say, “I am full!” When she is thirsty and the nanny brings her some water, she would tip her toes and reach out for it. She helps nannies to bring towels, toys, empty bowls, etc. When she sees younger babies crying, she would bring toys to comfort them. She will also touch the baby’s face and try to comfort her. When she hears cell phone ringing, she would put her hand next to her ear and answer, “Wei” (hello). With the nanny’s reminder and help, she would sit on the potty to urinate.
Lin Xiang’s attachment development is normal. She is attached to her nannies, likes adult’s attention, likes to be close to people she is familiar to, and is close to her nanny and her friends in the same classroom. She adjusts better with strange environment.
She follows her daily routine. She eats and sleeps as scheduled. She sleeps well with good appetite. She like milk the best and eats all kinds of poultry and fruit.
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