Counting down the days never gets old when you have your eye on the goal. Some days are easier than others, but each day we look on the fridge, and we are reminded of the mission God has sent us on. Thankfully, we do not go alone. HE has promised to go before, with, and after us. Praise God for that!
We begin our homestudy on Thursday, and we are praying that this process goes FAST! Afterall, a princess awaits! :) Please agree with us on this prayer. Your prayers are so precious to us, and we ask you to please continue to cover this process in your prayers.
Please also pray for the New Horizons for Children team, as they are now traveling to interview for Summer Hosting. If you are interested in hosting, please let me know.....I will help you in any way! They will not be able to work in many regions of Russia for now, but will continue to work in Latvia and Ukraine. Is God calling you to share your home, and HIM, with an orphan?
Lastly, Jason and I are getting a package together for Lucia's orphanage. If you want to send anything, please message me and I will get my address to you. We have no way of knowing how many children are there, so we desire to send plenty for girls and boys alike. We thank you for your help!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork!
Wow! We are officially in the second phase of paperwork for the adoption agency, and boy do I mean paperwork! I am amazed at the paperwork! I just keep reminding myself that it will soon be worth it in every way. We are also required to go through many hours of online training concerning adopting the "older child". While this takes quite a bit of time, it has been very interesting and informative. It has made us ask ourselves every question you can imagine, and thankfully, we still feel called and excited.
Last week we got to send Lucia a package. It had to fit in a gallon freezer bag, so we were limited on how much we could fit in there. We sent her gloves, a scarf, and hat. We also sent a cd, journal, and silly bands. :) The most exciting thing we sent was the Russian Bible that we miraculously came across. I translated a letter to her in Russian reminding her of God's love for her.......and our love for her. I might take this chance to add that we also threw in an Alabama Game Day Bracelet! Gotta train her up right! ;)
At this time we would ask you all to agree with us that this paperwork would process quickly. We need God's favor on our files....like a spotlight. Everyday she is there is another day I want her here. Those of you that have adopted know just what I mean. Also, please continue to pray for our family. We want to be prepared for this journey in every way. Thank you all so much for partnering with us as we rescue HIS princess.
Last week we got to send Lucia a package. It had to fit in a gallon freezer bag, so we were limited on how much we could fit in there. We sent her gloves, a scarf, and hat. We also sent a cd, journal, and silly bands. :) The most exciting thing we sent was the Russian Bible that we miraculously came across. I translated a letter to her in Russian reminding her of God's love for her.......and our love for her. I might take this chance to add that we also threw in an Alabama Game Day Bracelet! Gotta train her up right! ;)
At this time we would ask you all to agree with us that this paperwork would process quickly. We need God's favor on our files....like a spotlight. Everyday she is there is another day I want her here. Those of you that have adopted know just what I mean. Also, please continue to pray for our family. We want to be prepared for this journey in every way. Thank you all so much for partnering with us as we rescue HIS princess.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
On the right path :)
We found out today that we were approved on the first application for the adoption agency that works in Lucia's region! We have a part 2 to complete, and then we will know a lot more. We have missed Lucia more than we can explain.....and we know that is kinda hard to understand, seeing as how we have never even met her. It is amazing how GOD can bind hearts! Please keep praying for a quick rescue!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Hurry Up and Wait!
As Christmas Day approaches, we feel the sadness of Lucia not being here with us. Her stocking is on the mantle, and her "lady bug" pillow pet was ready for her! While we wish she could be here to experience Christmas with us, this delay has given us the opportunity to get the initial paperwork sent in for the adoption. God always takes what satan meant for evil, and turns it around for good......always.
Five or six years ago I linked arms with a group of missionaries in Russia, and they sent me a picture of the sweetest little orphan down on her knees in prayer. She was a little Russian girl, and she reminded us to pray. My 3 children have since then been faithful to remind their daddy and I to pray for the orphans. Ben would say things like, "Can we just get them all?" Eli draws pictures of orphanages with little smiling faces in every window. Even Princess Madalyn asks for a sister. :)
When planning for Lucia to arrive, I wanted to find a Russian Bible. I went to several different book stores, and they couldn't even order one! As one last effort, I went in a local Christian bookstore. The man behind the counter had the same hopeless answer for me.....but he said, "Let me let you talk to her." A petite, brown-haired girl came around the corner. After the gentleman told her what I was looking for, she replied," hang on, I have one in my car". As tears immediately filled my eyes, she came running back in with a Russian Bible in hand! She asked why I needed it.....and I told her we were hosting an orphan for the Holidays. I was amazed when she told me she was once an orphan! She was so full of JOY and HOPE, and she shared her story with me with confidence. It was clear to me at that moment that God hadn't wanted me to simply purchase a Russian Bible......HE wanted to place one in my hands, delivered from a previous orphan!
Friends, rescuing an orphan can never be wrong. As a matter of fact, it is a sure way to please the heart of the Father. There is no purer form of religion.....HE wants us to care for His children! I am so sure of this, that I am trusting HIM to pave the way....go before us...and provide every need. I am amazed at the confirmations He will send in order to accomplish His will. So as I sit here looking at all of the Christmas decorations, selfishly wishing she was here.....I can't help but trust that it was in His will and purpose to allow us to proceed with THE MISSION. Love to you all!
Five or six years ago I linked arms with a group of missionaries in Russia, and they sent me a picture of the sweetest little orphan down on her knees in prayer. She was a little Russian girl, and she reminded us to pray. My 3 children have since then been faithful to remind their daddy and I to pray for the orphans. Ben would say things like, "Can we just get them all?" Eli draws pictures of orphanages with little smiling faces in every window. Even Princess Madalyn asks for a sister. :)
When planning for Lucia to arrive, I wanted to find a Russian Bible. I went to several different book stores, and they couldn't even order one! As one last effort, I went in a local Christian bookstore. The man behind the counter had the same hopeless answer for me.....but he said, "Let me let you talk to her." A petite, brown-haired girl came around the corner. After the gentleman told her what I was looking for, she replied," hang on, I have one in my car". As tears immediately filled my eyes, she came running back in with a Russian Bible in hand! She asked why I needed it.....and I told her we were hosting an orphan for the Holidays. I was amazed when she told me she was once an orphan! She was so full of JOY and HOPE, and she shared her story with me with confidence. It was clear to me at that moment that God hadn't wanted me to simply purchase a Russian Bible......HE wanted to place one in my hands, delivered from a previous orphan!
Friends, rescuing an orphan can never be wrong. As a matter of fact, it is a sure way to please the heart of the Father. There is no purer form of religion.....HE wants us to care for His children! I am so sure of this, that I am trusting HIM to pave the way....go before us...and provide every need. I am amazed at the confirmations He will send in order to accomplish His will. So as I sit here looking at all of the Christmas decorations, selfishly wishing she was here.....I can't help but trust that it was in His will and purpose to allow us to proceed with THE MISSION. Love to you all!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The Mission is Assigned:
Hello to all! We are so excited to share this journey with you! We are a family of 5 from Alabama. We love Jesus, and we will do anything He asks....even go across the globe to rescue a little girl named Ludmilla...aka Lucia. Her eyes captured our hearts, and after many prayers and tears.....we are after her! Over the next several weeks, we want to share our story with you for many reasons....but mostly to give glory to God as HE has directed our paths! Thank you for joining the mission....please add us to your prayer list! Stay tuned! Love to all!
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