"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."
John Quincy Adams
I always appreciate a Bible verse or great quote that provides an anchor - resonates in such a way as to push me, recharge my spirit, or create the appropriate spin for my attitude to adjust.
This week, we found out that our initial trip to Haiti may be delayed. At first, we were obviously disheartened by this possibility. We look forward to the minute when we can meet the girls and begin to build the foundation of our family. However, I am purposely using words like "may" and "possibility", hoping for unusual timeliness - a miraculous flow of events that allow for a tighter timeframe.
At the same time, however, we need to practice patience and perseverance. We need to have the flexibility to roll with changes, and the faith to know that each step is occurring in just the right timing. So, instead of traveling in May/June, we may be traveling August/September. Either way, we're traveling. Either way, we'll meet the girls. We'll continue to persevere and watch those obstacles vanish.
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