Monday, May 21, 2012

Mailing a Package

Mailed John his first package from us. We sent bubble gum and chocolate...they say he loves chocolate! We included Chinese to English flashcards, a couple of books, stickers, a Coke T-shirt , a very tiny beanie bear and a sling bag to put all his stuff in. We also included a photo album of lots of pictures of us and his new home. We had to keep it under 4 pounds and we where at 3 pounds 14 oz...we did good! The postage cost way more than the contents, but being able to send something to John is priceless. It felt like Christmas, sending a package to a loved one far away! I hope he can feel our love for him!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

China ? Sarah! China ? John!

Today I put my first born on a plane to China for 2 months.  Many months ago when she decided to go and we booked her flight we had no idea that the Lord would call us to adopt, or even yet adopt from ChinaBut the Lord knew all along.  Sarah said last night "you will soon have 2 of your children in China".  That is just so hard to even wrap my thoughts around!  But yet I can see that the Lord has been working this out from the very first days of Sarah's life and from the beginning of John's life. He knew that Sarah would travel to China this very day and He knew that John would be our son, and He even knows what day that will take place!

I remember Larry and I dedicating Sarah to the Lord at a very tiny age...I can only view today as an extension of that day! She truly is the Lords and is ready for His service! I can only thank Him and stand in awe for the work He has done in her life even if that means she is soon the be on the other side of the world from me.

I am just amazed out how the Lord works things out when we don't even know there is "anything" going on.  I can't wait to see what the future holds with Sarah and John, my China children!


Monday, May 7, 2012

Our Southern Belle Design is Ready!

This is the design for our t-shirts.  They have been designed by Southern Belle for our adoption fundraising efforts.  We are selling them for $15. The t shirt will be orchid with pink and yellow ink. Email me if you would like a shirt and support our efforts to bring John home quickly!

Thanks to Southern Belle www.southernbellestore.com for designing an awesome t-shirt.


Thursday, May 3, 2012

Introducing D**g S*nM*ng or John!




We where super blessed to receive a few new pictures.  I love love love his SMILE!

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

I'm changed because of you, I'm changed because of you...Oh Lord ~ Travis Cottrell.

Today I woke up with this song in my head, wondering if it is there because we sang it Sunday in church or because the Lord was reminding me that we can only be changed by Him. Sunday I spoke with a lady who had been to China and visited with John. She was sharing with me about his personality and I will be honest... a little panic set in my heart. James 1:6 "But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind".
I was quickly becoming tossed by the wind by one persons opinion...and I think the song was a reminded that only the Lord can change us. John was described as "full of joy and a fun kid, full of energy, has lots of street smarts, doesn't seem to notice his disability, charming, draws people in, and always wanting to have fun", ....BUT he was also described s a "rascal, undisciplined, makes really bad grades, has never had anyone to tell him no"...but then she says "he is happy to make people happy and can be redirected". I thought to my self "undisciplined" that is so not our family. Then after talking to Larry and the kids, I realized that we may look like that now, but we didn't always look that way (and sometimes we still don't look that way)! I was undisciplined before I new the Lord and I was a rascal...Gods word is very clear as to what we are before we come to know Him....and actually His description is a lot worse than the one I received about John. I am so thankful that the Lord was willing to take a undisciplined rascal like me and adopted me into His family, teaching me and telling me no. I am no different than John and I am only changed because of HIM. I am thankful that the Lord has called us to John and that we can adopt him into our family and tell him about the only ONE who can change him.