Okay…so I’ve been wallowing. Waiting and wallowing. I called Christel from the office yesterday after still not hearing any news on the adoption front and said, “That’s it! I think I’m going to rename our blog “WithOUT Honour”!! Because as time goes by, it’s becoming more and more of a daily effort to picture us with her. Then I felt a little sick. What’s happening to me? To my hope? To my faith? I’m wallowing and it’s not good.
According to Webster’s Dictionary, to “wallow” means:
“1. To roll one's self about, as in mire; to tumble and roll about; to move lazily or heavily in any medium; to flounder; as, swine wallow in the mire.
2. To live in filth or gross vice; to disport one's self in a beastly and unworthy manner.
3. To wither; to fade”
Then I saw the news story of Dutch Olympian, Maarten van der Weijden. Given only a slim chance of survival when diagnosed with leukemia seven years ago, he won the 10km open water swim this week, one of the most grueling Olympic events. For those of you like me, who never paid attention in school, 10km is a little over 6 miles. He swam it in 1 hour and 51 minutes. It would take me a week to swim 6 miles! And I would probably need “swimmies” on my arms.
Van der Weijden spoke on how his fight against cancer has affected him. "It taught me to think step by step and be patient. When you are in so much pain lying in a hospital bed you aren't thinking about the next month, but the next hour. This is the same strategy I use in the pack when we are racing and waiting my chance.”
Now, where are my swimmies?
-Rob
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4 comments:
Seems you found inspiration just when you needed it.
I hope you hear some good news in the coming week.
Thanks Rob, I needed to read this because today I've really been wallowing. Going through another day without a phone call...Your post has given me strength for another day.
Carol (still waiting)
Hey! I would love to encourage you two. I know that this is hard but hang in there! :) I know you both and your definitely swimmers! Love you!!
Ephesians 6:13
Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place].
I love the last bit...when you have done all...STAND!! I think standing can be the hardest part.
Thanks for sharing an awesome story that will help all of us (whether adopting or not) get through the hard times in life.
You will soon look up and see the finish line ahead.
Until then, we are keeping you in our daily prayers.
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