Sown in tears

Psalm 126:5-6
"Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him."

Wow, now that is some promise! I've been doing a bible study and we are studying the songs of ascents in Psalms. These particular Psalms (120-134) were sung by the Israelites during their journey to Jerusalem 3 times a year. It's all about journeying with the Lord. This study came at such a good point in my life right now.
Joey and I have been called into a life of ministry and know that at some point we will be leaving our life here and going somewhere, probably far away. This has been something that I've had to pray over and stop wrestling God about. For a long time I didn't want to accept this because I didn't want to leave. But thank God he has changed my heart and I will never let fear rule over the will of the Lord.
We are leaving in 4 weeks to Kenya for a mission trip. We'll be gone for 7 weeks and I expect God to show up in a big way. It will be such a wonderful taste of what life on the mission field will be for our family. We are also trying to frantically finish our Dossier (official paperwork which is authenticated to be sent to the Ethiopian govt.) before we leave so we will be officially waiting for our child once we leave for Africa. This journey has been tear stained also. Other adopting parents can relate but for me to just explain to someone else wouldn't give this journey justice.
All this being said, I rejoice in the promise of reaping a joyous and abundant harvest in any difficulties that comes our way. I can testify to this fact even now. There has always been blessings out of any pain, sorrow, trouble or obstacle I've faced. So if there are tears shed, then let it be because joy is following!!