An Evening in the Garden

Mom, Sis and I spent a relaxing Friday night at Crosspoint's annual ladies dinner. Of course, I forgot my camera, so I have to use phone pictures. But I guess bettter than no pictures at all, right? We had a delicious dinner(catered by Andre's who, I might add, also catered our wedding) and were served by the awesome gentlemen of Crosspoint. Our deserts were amazing cake pops and chocolate covered strawberries that also served as table decorations. Then, we were blessed with a sweet worship time by Shannon Wexelberg. She said something that really stuck out to me as she spoke about her and her husband's journey through infertility and then, adoption. She said "God's delays don't always mean God's denials." She also sang a song that she wrote during their ten year wait for a child. This song really spoke to me as we anticipate a long wait for our second adoption.

In the Waiting

Words & music by Shannon J. Wexelberg (BMI)

I’ve tried to be strong

Is there something I’ve done wrong?

Cause I’ve been waiting here so long

You see each tear

As the months have turned to years

For some reason You must want me here

I can see You’ re breaking up my fallow ground

In this season of such barrenness, Lord, I have found

You are in the waiting

In that moment of my life

When my faith and hope collide

While my heart’s anticipating

How and when You’ll move

Oh, that’s when You prove

You are in the waiting too

So, plant Your seed

‘Til it’s living, Lord, in me

Make me all You want me to be

Unveil my eyes

If I’ve exchanged the truth for lies

Give me faith so I can see

The work that You began You will complete in me

I don’t have to understand the place You’re keeping me

You give me water in the desert

You lift me up on eagles wings

So from way up high, I can see my life

From Your view of things

Though I’ve cried out for an answer

I believe that I can say

Thank You, Lord, for every answer You've delayed