Enquiring Minds Want to Know-


While shopping for shoes today, the sales attendant and I happened upon a conversation about my upcoming travels to China. She immediately asked if I were going to adopt a child from China. She informed me that she had met 3 other families in recent weeks either with Chinese adopted children or would be adopting China soon. She had told herself that the next person she met adopting from China, she was gonna ask, “Why are you adopting children from China when there are so many children here in the United States that need to be adopted.” She did politely ask if she could ask me a very personal question. I did not mind, because you see, I am very much an advocate for adoption of children needing homes, no matter where they are. I believe that God sees orphans all the same, no matter where they are born.

So, for those of you who might want to know, but don’t ask. My answer to her question was simple. When I dreamt of having a child, I prayed. I prayed to God that if His plan was for me to have children, to please show me the way. I was ready and did not care what color the child was or where the child came from. I prayed for the answers and guidance. I believe that God knew my heart and mind was open and capable of parenting a child of another race. Not everyone is. Everyone does not have the same “calling”.  It became very clear, through many ways, that our child was waiting for us in China.

I am not opposed to adopting children domestically-from right here in the good ol’ USA. I have an absolutely beautiful and perfect nephew that I love dearly-adopted right here in SC.

I am so blessed to be chosen by God to parent two children born in China. I have grown spiritually from this experience and have never been closer to God. I have changed in my heart. I pray that I will not disappoint Him. I now pray for guidance, strength and wisdom to be the best mother for these two children. I pray that my actions speak louder than words. I’m also thankful to God for sending me the BEST husband to travel this road with me.

So, the journey continues…We are waiting patiently to travel again to China to bring home another little girl. This road will have many bumps and curves, but we are willing. We are willing to do everything that it takes to make a home for her and to love her. We are praying that God will prepare her heart and ours and that we may bond quickly. Please continue to share in our excitement as we welcome this beautiful and special child to our family.

US Immigration Trip (Charleston SC)

On Tuesday, October 19^th Georgia and I left at 06:30 headed back to Charleston to have our fingerprints taken, AGAIN.  They are only good for a year and that time was running out.  We had a great early morning ride and some good conversation and quiet time spent together.  The most awesome thing was I made the trip from Columbia to Charleston, breakfast at McDonald’s, fingerprints, re-fuel and back to Columbia in 4 hours and 5 minutes.  That’s almost unheard of.  Presley will be proud of that one day.  So will Georgia, maybe. MG

 These beautiful pictures were sent to me by a very nice lady who knew that I would be thrilled to have additional photos of our daughter. (Presley is the one in PINK) This family adopted Presley's friend and visited the orphanage in June. The first two pictures were taken approximately in March, the other in June.  All 3 girls now have forever families.  It looks like Presley may be the last to come home, but hopefully, since she has the photos of us, will know that we're coming for her soon.

Patience

“Be assured that if God waits longer than you wish, it is to make the blessing all the more precious.” ~Author unknown

We have our fingerprinting appointments-October 19th! Once we are fingerprinted and approved once again, the process will move along. It is looking like travel will be in January, but I'm still holding out hope for December. 

We finally got the care package off and in the mail Labor Day weekend.  We decided to send it via USPS to save money.  However, the only downside is that we did not receive confirmation that she received it.