Emotional Roller Coaster

I used to be a roller coaster fan!  I remember my first experience. I was coaxed by my oldest sister who ensured me I would be alright.  Because she would go on with me I put my trust in her at 8 years old....and I survived.  Even though this same very old wooden coaster called The Flyer was the place of many accidents on the Exhibition grounds in Toronto.   It has since been removed from the Ex.
I had a similar incident with my daughter when she was about 7 or 8 when we dragged her on North America's longest wooden roller coaster (in Ohio).  I kept looking back to see if she was ok while most of the time her face was buried into her Daddy's chest.  I thought for sure she would cry at the end and be upset with me for telling her she'd be ok.  The photo captured during the ride would convince anyone that we were bad parents for taking her on at such a young age.  But, Blaire is a strong girl and after she walked off the ride she smiled and said, 'let's go on it again'! 
I was reminded of these two incidents when our pastor at church spoke last night and said, 'Truth will lead you to trust every time'.  My daughter and I trusted in the truth we heard about our safety. When we read about the disciples riding in a boat with Jesus and a storm threatens their life they freak out and yell, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?". Well, don't I find myself feeling this way when I hear bad news about our adoption case? A sharp turn on the roller coaster and we hear the government is putting things on hold.  "Lord, do you not care about us or our daughter?"  Then I'm reminded of the truth.  Just like the disciples had Jesus, He is watching over us and my daughter.  (heading up the exciting hill with anticipation) When I fear and doubt I'm reminded that we have a promise.  I know God has our daughter in His hands.  His ways are higher than mine.  Just when I think  I could have a court day tomorrow we dip down on the roller coaster and told now the courts are closed for three weeks.  More waiting time. 
Every twist and turn in life is the journey.  My journey is created just for me.  I have to tell myself every day to just strap myself in, sit back and throw my hands up in surrender. Enjoy the ride!

Read Luke 8:22-25 and give God your fear.

Favorite roller coasters: Millenium Force at Cedar Point, The Dragster at Cedar Point, The Beast at Kings Island, The Minebuster at Canada's Wonderland, Fire and Ice at Islands of Adventure, New York New York rooftop coaster in Vegas.
The best by far?  Adoption! and Can't wait to see the snapshot of our faces when we get to meet our daugther for the first time.