This journey begins almost a year ago so let me start at the beginning...
Last fall as I was browsing through pictures on an adoption advocacy site, I saw the picture of a sweet little boy with Down Syndrome in China waiting for a family. He was so precious and I kept his picture open on my computer for several days. He must have caught the eye of our oldest daughter as well because she chose him as one of the recipients of a fundraising venture she was planning to help raise money towards adoption grants for kids who are waiting for families. Love her heart!
A few months later, in February, I sent an email to the agency who had this little guy's file just to learn a little bit more about him. After considering several factors, we knew the timing just wasn't right for our family to adopt again so we hoped another family would step forward to adopt him soon. Our daughter and her cousins continued to raise funds for this little guy by selling handmade bracelets.
Several months passed and at the end of September I saw this little guy's picture on my computer screen once again. A new agency had his file and he was STILL waiting for a family. I talked to my husband about it and we both agreed that we were in a different season in our family and the timing just might be right to begin another adoption. We committed to pray about it and within a few days we were in compete unity on the decision to pursue this little one and bring him into our family.
Oh my heart! How precious is it that our oldest daughter has been raising funds for almost a year to bring home her little brother...and she didn't even know it?!
We appreciate your prayers and support as we work hard to bring this little one home! We are stepping out in complete faith and confidence in the Lord's provision and are so thankful to have a community of family and friends to join us on this journey!
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This is Amazing, Awesome, and for sure, Ordained by God, Himself. He has called upon the both of you and qualifies you for these gifts. You are such wonderful loving parents and have bestowed the same values to your children. Making such a difference in their lives and He is definitely guiding your way. Sending you all hugs and tears of joy. So very happy and excited for you all! Love to all!
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