Monday, January 7, 2013

A Wish Whispered

Our journey to expand our family of three (Jared, Carrie and dog Spunky) has entered a new chapter.  We are now a family of four. This journey has been a long one with ups and downs and now (we still cannot believe it) it is really happening. I must admit there were times I felt like giving up, wondering if we were to let go and then...hope again would emerge. And let me tell you, there have been so many who hoped for us when we could not. Their prayers in the midst of tears and feeling lost were precious gifts. I am thankful, I am grateful. And for those still waiting, praying, and whispering a wish because somedays it takes all the courage you have...I pray for you, I hope for you.

Just this November we were matched with a sweet, beauitful and curious little one, our new daughter.  She just turned one on Christmas Day and lives in a south western province in China.  Now what stands between us is paperwork and approvals until we are able to travel and bring her home.  We continue to pray and ask God to to prepare us for this exciting journey.