I pray often for our daughter.   But yesterday, I am embarrassed to report, I was feeling a bit sorry for myself.  I prayed a little differently and asked God to allow me to feel some kicking in this "pregnancy".  When I carried Langston and Banning, it was so precious to feel the flutter of life with each kick from our newest family member.  I was  amazed and encouraged to know thru their movements that my child was safely on it's way to our family.  But lately, the lack of news about progress in our adoption has caused my heart  to long for a reassuring kick.  
So last night I spent some time reading Psalm 37, because reading truth is always the best medicine for a bummed out heart.  I read things like "Commit your way to the Lord- trust in Him and He will act" and "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him".  My heart was satisfied once again, trusting that the One who created our little girl would continue to answer our prayers on her behalf.
Praise Jesus, I had the pleasure of feeling the flutter of life today!  In my desperate, and probably obnoxious way, I called our agency to beg for a morsel of news.   As it turns out, we were among the 13 families to make a stride forward recently.  Apparently, the information they were receiving was a little complicated, and they were waiting to let us know until they had confirmed all the details.  The Haiti specialist mentioned that she had already started an e-mail update for us and planned to send it today!  We have progress!  

Our little one is not forgotten, and my heart soars at the thought!!!!! 

There are many steps in this process, but much like our pregnancies, we rejoice at each milestone.  We continue to wait to hear that the next important step takes place so we can actually- Oh the thought!- get on a plane and go be with our girl!  
So as I carry our daughter in my heart, I will remember this precious day, with gratitude for this kick of life, and joy at the thought of her arrival.