Tender Mercies

Today we had the opportunity to go to the Jordan River temple with Hema's youngest sister Lepeka. It was her first time to go through the temple and it was amazing. Many of our family members had conflicts and weren't able to be there with us, but it was wonderful to be there with Hema's parents and 3 of his sisters. Here is a photo of Hema, Becky, Hema's Dad, Lepeka, Hema's Mom, Salote and Fatai (2 of Hema's other sisters).I have been praying for a little extra help in being patient as we wait for our next baby. Today I was granted a tender mercy from the Lord. I prayed as I was getting dressed in the temple to receive a little extra comfort - something to remind me that the Lord is aware of me and my desire to bring another baby into our family. My prayer was answered as I picked up the card with the name of the person for whom I was serving as proxy, the first name of the person was the very same name (which is not super common) that we have chosen to name our next daughter. I immediately was brought to tears. I do not believe that it was coincidence. It was the Lord's was of saying - she is coming, hang in there! Throughout the nearly 12 years that we have been experiencing infertility, I have had more experiences like this than I can count. I have seen time and again comfort come from on high just when I think I might be too weak or too sad or too tired to press forward. I am so very grateful for the tender mercies of my Father in Heaven as I travel along my journey in adoption.

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