Sunday, January 29, 2012
Our Girls Room
Just a quick look at Ella and Allie's room. We are so anxious to fill those beds. I had such a vivid dream about Allie Friday night. Was kind of sad to wake up. I have had several dreams of Ella but that was the first time I have dreamt of Allie. It was sweet. Anyways, here is their room and hopefully soon we will have pictures of the girls sleeping in those beds.
-Ron
-Ron
Saturday, January 21, 2012
The Greatest Gift From God
Our Aunt Lora sent us a donation for Jamie's ticket along with the following poem. She added a note that if we didn't like it we could just toss it. I am pretty sure it is going to get tossed right up on the wall. Thank you Lora.
The Greatest Gift From God
You didn't know the day Jamie was born,
What the future held in store.
You had no idea that the Lord above,
Would bless you not once, but twice more!
The Lord knew you had tons of love,
And a home you wanted to share.
And working as only He can do,
He placed Ella and Allie in your care.
He placed them in your heart and souls,
You welcomed them both from the start
He placed them in your lives to love,
We're so thankful He did His part!
Because the greatest gift from the Lord,
Is a child to hold and love,
and He sent these two precious girls
with all His blessings from above.
Great week
Did you ever hear the old saying "May you live in interesting times"? Well, it's been an interesting week here. Our paperwork has been sitting on a desk for several weeks, waiting to be signed and passed on. There's been talk of some issues in our adoptive country and frustration on the parts of many families waiting for permission to bring their children home.
As of last Wednesday, the pile of paperwork on that particular desk has been given approval, and there are alot of relieved families! Praise God for answered prayers!
I pat the pictures of Ella and Allie several times a day (as I walk past the refrigerator, or the front entry to our house) and say "Mommy's coming!". We are on the "Almost There" page now, and will be on the "Traveling Now" page soooooo soon. Thank you all for your prayers and various forms of support through this process.
As of last Wednesday, the pile of paperwork on that particular desk has been given approval, and there are alot of relieved families! Praise God for answered prayers!
I pat the pictures of Ella and Allie several times a day (as I walk past the refrigerator, or the front entry to our house) and say "Mommy's coming!". We are on the "Almost There" page now, and will be on the "Traveling Now" page soooooo soon. Thank you all for your prayers and various forms of support through this process.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Power of God
I no longer believe in coincidence. We started out the day wondering what was going on in our adoption country, wondering if our adoption was going to be delayed or even if we would be bringing our girls home at all. We decided to do a 24 hour prayer and fast. Just "coincidentally" we got word today our dossier has been submitted and accepted by the MOJ. When does it stop being coincidence and start being the hand of God? As for me and my house, we choose the hand of God.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Our Last Fundraiser (I Promise)
On our second trip, we plan on bringing Jamie with us to help us with the girls and begin bonding with them as their big sister. we will be doing some shopping in the capital city before coming back, and Jamie would love to bring back souvenirs for anyone who donates to her plane ticket. If you want to donate, please look at the fundraiser information on the right hand side of the blog.
Thanks again for your ongoing support in this journey. As we prepare to travel, please continue to pray for us and keep us in your thoughts.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
The Puzzle is Complete
God and friends continue to amaze! :)
Back of Ella's Puzzle
Back of Allie's Puzzle
Together Where They Belong
Blessings
We got a phone call tonight from old friends who were going to stop by in a few minutes. They sponsored the last pieces from the girls puzzles! Very unexpected blessings from people who had been praying for our girls (and us) for a long time. They asked not to be named, but your names are etched on my heart. Thank you. And thank you to everyone who either sponsored pieces, or just outright gave us some money for these precious little souls. And thank you to all who have prayed and keep us in their prayers.
It amazes me that these little girls have touched so many lives, and yet they still don't have a clue. They don't know that half a world away there is a family anxiously waiting for them. They have a daddy and sisters who have painted a princess room for them. A big brother who is waiting to spoil them. A mommy who tears up 10X a day praying for their safety. A family who loves them already. An extended family that can't wait to play with them, take them to the zoo, to love on them. They have a God who keeps them in His sights, and who has made the (seemingly) impossible, possible.
We are so blessed. Thank you all.
It amazes me that these little girls have touched so many lives, and yet they still don't have a clue. They don't know that half a world away there is a family anxiously waiting for them. They have a daddy and sisters who have painted a princess room for them. A big brother who is waiting to spoil them. A mommy who tears up 10X a day praying for their safety. A family who loves them already. An extended family that can't wait to play with them, take them to the zoo, to love on them. They have a God who keeps them in His sights, and who has made the (seemingly) impossible, possible.
We are so blessed. Thank you all.
Watch It Grow 7
Only 12 more pieces to go for each of our sweet little girls! :)
I can't wait to buy their tickets to come home!!
.....well, two girls actually. :)
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- Ron and Trish
- In July 2011, we started our adoption story. We are waiting to bring our newest daughter home, and we hope you'll join us in following along on our blog!