Eh-ehm. Ladies and gentlemen… I would like everyone’s
attention, please. I have an announcement to make! In case you didn’t already
know this, I would like for you to know that my God is wonderful! He has
strategically planned out our adoption and carefully organized each detail. I
am extremely happy tp announce that my parents and I are leaving for CHINA NEXT
FRIDAY!!!!!!!!! We will have our Sophie in our arms on June 18th!
Today is special for
many reasons, as you already know the obvious one. But, what you might not know
is today marks an entire year since I met my sweet sister, Sophia Grace. One
year ago, I had no idea that a year from then, I would be rejoicing with my
family over an email telling me that I was going BACK to get her. I know I wanted to, though!
God has performed huge miracles since a year ago. I can’t even believe that it’s been that long ago… But, even though we were NOT matched before I met her, even though my family hadn’t even considered international adoption before then, even though I only knew her name and that was all….I knew that I had to go back and get her.
I can remember walking in her room at MBHOH….seeing her run right up to me….I can remember the way she looked at me curiously and never took her eyes off of me. I can remember June 6, 2011 so well… My entire world flipped around.
As soon as I left her room after spending time with her, I ran up to where I slept and where all of my things were, I pulled out my journal and since I was in a hurry, all I wrote was this, “I found her. I found my sister. June 6, 2011” God is crazy awesome.
God has performed huge miracles since a year ago. I can’t even believe that it’s been that long ago… But, even though we were NOT matched before I met her, even though my family hadn’t even considered international adoption before then, even though I only knew her name and that was all….I knew that I had to go back and get her.
I can remember walking in her room at MBHOH….seeing her run right up to me….I can remember the way she looked at me curiously and never took her eyes off of me. I can remember June 6, 2011 so well… My entire world flipped around.
As soon as I left her room after spending time with her, I ran up to where I slept and where all of my things were, I pulled out my journal and since I was in a hurry, all I wrote was this, “I found her. I found my sister. June 6, 2011” God is crazy awesome.
The next day, I sent
an email to my parents, telling them about “Franky.” After sharing our moments
together and about her personality and everything, I wrote, “Pray for Franky.
And really be considering adopting her. I know it can work.”
I have chills. Tears
of happiness. In twelve days, I will see her precious face again. She will meet
her Mommy and Daddy. I can’t fathom how real this is…it still feels like a dream.
Prayer Requests:
Please keep our family in your prayers. Pray for travel safety. Pray for health for all 4 of us while we are in China. Pray that Sophia bonds with and adjusts to us well. Pray that we get everything we need there securely. Pray for the boys as they stay home (Caleb, Samuel, and Isaac << we are now officially calling our little guys by their new names!). Pray that they will stay safe while still here and that everyone will bond well once we’re all together. Also, the biggest one right now, pray that money comes in. We are still in need of money…a scary amount for needed in a week…. It is scary but God has brought us this far and I know that He will provide. Pray that we will keep our faith!!
Please keep our family in your prayers. Pray for travel safety. Pray for health for all 4 of us while we are in China. Pray that Sophia bonds with and adjusts to us well. Pray that we get everything we need there securely. Pray for the boys as they stay home (Caleb, Samuel, and Isaac << we are now officially calling our little guys by their new names!). Pray that they will stay safe while still here and that everyone will bond well once we’re all together. Also, the biggest one right now, pray that money comes in. We are still in need of money…a scary amount for needed in a week…. It is scary but God has brought us this far and I know that He will provide. Pray that we will keep our faith!!
Thank you all…SO MUCH….for
loving my family so well. We appreciate all of the prayers!
Emily
I love this post! Prayers for all of your requests and more!
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