Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
A Bed for Suhn
My budget was $50. We had my old twin bed frame, but no mattress.
Is it impossible to find a mattress set for under $50? No, but its not an easy find. So, I decided to pray for a twin mattress set for Suhn.
I ran across several ads, but they were either too expensive or had already sold.
So I kept praying.
Last week I noticed a garage sale ad that listed a twin mattress set. I marked my calendar and showed up at the sale two minutes after it was scheduled to open. The woman was still setting up when I drove by. I only saw a mattress, no box spring, but decided to stop anyway.
"Yes, the mattress comes with a box springs," she said.
When I asked how much, she threw out "$10?".
And then she asked, "Are you Kory's wife?"
It turns out Kory had been her daughter's physical therapist a few years back.
She told me we could have the bed for FREE!
I left praising God.
It was a small request, maybe even a little silly, but God answered!
I'm so thankful He cares about the little things.
Is it impossible to find a mattress set for under $50? No, but its not an easy find. So, I decided to pray for a twin mattress set for Suhn.
I ran across several ads, but they were either too expensive or had already sold.
So I kept praying.
Last week I noticed a garage sale ad that listed a twin mattress set. I marked my calendar and showed up at the sale two minutes after it was scheduled to open. The woman was still setting up when I drove by. I only saw a mattress, no box spring, but decided to stop anyway.
"Yes, the mattress comes with a box springs," she said.
When I asked how much, she threw out "$10?".
And then she asked, "Are you Kory's wife?"
It turns out Kory had been her daughter's physical therapist a few years back.
She told me we could have the bed for FREE!
I left praising God.
It was a small request, maybe even a little silly, but God answered!
I'm so thankful He cares about the little things.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Soon
I'm not going to lie. I want to be on a plane to China TODAY. Realistically it might be another 4 weeks before we go (maybe more, hopefully less). I'm praying for a miraculously quick travel date. I believe God can answer that prayer although He might not.
Over the weekend I've been at peace with the timing whatever that might be, even if it means waiting longer than I want to. I trust His timing. It even started to feel like I could do this waiting thing with some measure of patience.
And then I logged on to my favorite Chinese blog and was greeted with this heading:
The Four Children Soon to the United States
Followed by these photos (Suhn is in the pink coat and hat):
And all that patience flew out the window. They are expecting us soon and I don't want to disappoint.
Over the weekend I've been at peace with the timing whatever that might be, even if it means waiting longer than I want to. I trust His timing. It even started to feel like I could do this waiting thing with some measure of patience.
And then I logged on to my favorite Chinese blog and was greeted with this heading:
The Four Children Soon to the United States
Followed by these photos (Suhn is in the pink coat and hat):
And all that patience flew out the window. They are expecting us soon and I don't want to disappoint.
We're coming as soon as we can sweet girl! We are aching to bring you home! We have prepared a special room just for you. We pray for you every day, you are never far from our thoughts. Your brothers and sister ask about you often. They want you home today.
Soon baby girl, we will be together. I know it will be a transition for you, how can you even begin to imagine the changes that are coming your way. I pray you will feel at home quickly; that you will feel loved and safe in our arms. I know it will take time, but know this...
Home is waiting for you.
We are coming soon sweet girl, we are coming soon.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
One Step Closer!
***A quick sidenote to all visiting from We Are That Family. To read more of our adoption journey, click on the Chinese flag on my sidebar. We'd so appreciate your prayers as we near the end of this adoption journey, for our family and for our daughter Suhn!***
Anticipation. It's building every day that goes by.
Because every day that goes by means we are one day closer to meeting Suhn and bringing her home.
Today we received an e-mail upon which we have been waiting for a little over two weeks. Our Article 5 is on its way to Beijing! For all of you not familiar with the China adoption process, that means China has everything they need to issue us Travel Approval, and Travel Approval means we can bring Suhn home!
They say it takes 2-4 weeks to get TA. I am hoping for less. :)
No matter what happens, I'm trusting God's timing is perfect. He knows the ins and outs of our situation and Suhn's. He knows the level of anticipation I can stand before it transforms into reality.
So I'm waiting, filled with anticipation, trying to be patient, praying for my girl and giving thanks that we are one step closer!
Anticipation. It's building every day that goes by.
Because every day that goes by means we are one day closer to meeting Suhn and bringing her home.
Today we received an e-mail upon which we have been waiting for a little over two weeks. Our Article 5 is on its way to Beijing! For all of you not familiar with the China adoption process, that means China has everything they need to issue us Travel Approval, and Travel Approval means we can bring Suhn home!
They say it takes 2-4 weeks to get TA. I am hoping for less. :)
No matter what happens, I'm trusting God's timing is perfect. He knows the ins and outs of our situation and Suhn's. He knows the level of anticipation I can stand before it transforms into reality.
So I'm waiting, filled with anticipation, trying to be patient, praying for my girl and giving thanks that we are one step closer!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Happy Mother's Day to Me!!!
Our agency told me updates were possible, but they didn't have any control over them. It was up to her orphanage in China. And while I did receive an update showing she had gained a 1/2 pound in the last few months and lost 1 cm of height, I wanted pictures. The weight and height information was nice, but not enough.
Yesterday I received a gift. A PRICELESS GIFT!!! Through a yahoo group I made a connection with two other mommas whose children live in the same foster home as Suhn. And I found out, the foster home HAS A BLOG!
A BLOG ON WHICH I FOUND OVER 50 PICTURES OF MY SWEET LITTLE GIRL!
A BLOG ON WHICH I FOUND OVER 50 PICTURES OF MY SWEET LITTLE GIRL!
Pictures of her at a Christmas party, at the zoo, being loved on by her therapist (a person who shows up in many of the pictures who I would LOVE to meet!).
I spent hours going through all 61 pages of blog saving every picture I could find. I found the post sharing that she had a family who would be coming for her in 3-6 months. I found posts commenting on her beautiful eyes. I found posts proving that she is loved and will be missed when she leaves. I discovered new details about her history and the progress she was made with her disability.
Of course I have to share a few, to show off my little girl, my precious gift!
Happy Mother's Day Everyone!
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
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