911...What Is Your Emergency?

That is exactly what I heard at the other end of the phone this morning. I knew Jadyn had the phone, but I thought she had her toy cell phone, which makes a sound when you press the buttons, then it happened - I heard the words that no one EVER wants to hear "what is your emergency". NOOOOOOOOO! but yes, she did - Jadyn called 911. Obviously, it was random, I don't think they have 911 in China, but nonetheless, she pressed the right buttons, in the right order. I talked with the nice lady in dispatch and she said that they are required to send an officer out - oh yay! I told her that I must go and get some decent clothes on (at least a bra) and get ready for the lecture.

Now, here's the a little of the events that transpired. The officer did in fact, show up at the door. I went to the door with my most humble, groveling look on my face and Jadyn on my hip. "Mam, tell me what happened." "Well officer, I didn't know that she had the REAL phone and the next thing I know, I heard those words and knew that the deed had been done" "Mam, please don't let her play with the phone", "Yes sir, I know and I will make sure that she doesn't play with the phone."

Now the strange part - "so, were you on the list a long time to adopt from China?" "Well, we began the process in May 2005 and we got her in May 2007".
"Wow, that's a long wait - why so long?"
"It's according to who you ask - some say not enough babies etc." (and I went on to explain some of the reasons that I think is causing the slow down)
After about a 5 minute or so conversation about the situation of orphans in China, he said, "This is really strange, but my wife and I cannot have children and we are seriously considering adopting from China". Suddenly, I got chills.
"Which department do you work in at City Hall?" he said.
"Finanace" I responded.
"Would it be okay with you if I came by your desk and talked with you about adoption further?" he asked.
"Hey, anytime" I said, "I love to talk about adoption".
"My wife would probably love to talk to you too, if that would be okay?" he said.
"Absolutely"
"I'm really glad that I ran into you today, thanks" he said, and walked back to his police car.
"And again, I am REALLY sorry" I groveled.
"No big deal" he said as he headed back to work.

Now, ask yourself this.

Embarassing? - Your better believe it!

Accident? - I think not. We just never know how God will choose to use those little hands and feet, and today, I was reminded that those little hands and feet belong to Him.

Amy and Jadyn (who now has a record)