Mercy

Mercy is defined as:
1. A compassionate treatment
2. To be kind and forgiving
3. Something for which to be thankful; a blessing
4. Alleviation of distress; relief

In the past week, I asked for mercy more times than I can remember. An unexpected hiccup in our adoption had my mind in a tailspin. We submitted our I-800, were full of bliss and i was busy preparing a super cool photo album to send to N to introduce us. I was excited about packing and busy nesting when it all came to a screeching halt. My heart was breaking and all I could muster to do was cry out of mercy. To God, to everyone I spoke with, to a homestudy agency that we had volunteered at year after year, hoping, praying that someone would have mercy on us. They didn't know us know us personally, but I thought about the good Samaritan, who came to a stranger's aid just because it was the right thing to do. After numerous dead ends, we got a return call from a new homestudy agency over the weekend that was recommended by a friend. I knew right away upon speaking with them, that they would do what they could to help. They showed us mercy and I cried, tears of joy this time. We met in person earlier this week and during the meeting, I got a call from T. There was an agreement that had been worked out to continue processing our paperwork! My heart overflowed with the mercy we were given and thankfulness for everyone that was working on our behalf and how God had moved another mountain, once again to bring our daughter home to us. Now...back to nesting!