Well, this post wraps up our time in China. It has been an amazing, life changing trip to say the least! The things we have learned here will shape our family in so many ways. Now, this country is a part of our family, and will forever be a heritage to our grandchildren and beyond! There have been many ups and downs on this trip, but I wouldn't trade it for the world (OK, maybe I'd trade the food:) As we head home, and try to add threads of China into our world, i'm not exactly sure what that looks like. I do know that we got the cutest and most amazing little souvenir and the best thing ever that was "made in China!" She has learned to say, 'mama, dada, jie jie (sister) and is already signing the word "please"!
Our prayer for this blog is that maybe in some way, God has spoken to you about how He might have YOU be a voice for orphans. That picture looks so different for everyone...maybe He has burdened you to give, or to pray for these precious children. Maybe He has whispered to you, just like He did to me, that one day...this would be something you would experience first hand. Maybe you have room for one more stocking at Christmas and one more car seat in your van. Maybe, like some of you I know are reading, have never been able to have a biological child.
Can I tell you something? Pregnancy is WAY over rated! This child was formed in her mothers womb, but God ordained her to be in our family even before the world was created. I have loved children both ways....and it is no different.
Can I tell you something? Pregnancy is WAY over rated! This child was formed in her mothers womb, but God ordained her to be in our family even before the world was created. I have loved children both ways....and it is no different.
Please do not stop praying for us! We need all the prayer we can get as we figure out how to go from a family of 5 to a family of 6! And for our amazing, wonderful church family...we cannot WAIT to introduce you to Ashley Mei!! We know you have prayed for us and supported us, even when you probably thought..."what in the heck are they doing??!! "
To everyone who has helped with the girls...THANK YOU! You have been the hands and feet of Christ to us and we never once felt nervous that they we're not being cared for! We love you!
And, thank you to my sweet husband...who said "yes" to this burden in my heart! This is a man who loves his family, and we are so blessed to have him!
We have our bags packed and leave for the airport tomorrow at 5:45am....to start a 31 hour trip home. We need lots of prayer that we can make our connecting flights and get some sleep on the planes. God is good! All the time! SEE YOU SOON!!!!!!!!
7 comments:
Im praying that you have a wonderful, restful flight home.
Today someone started talking to me in the store. I had Joe and Jesse with me and the lady said in front of them "do you have any kids of your own?"
I looked at her and said, Proudly, these are my own kids.
Unless you have been through that process of adoption you will never understand how these children that we did not give birth to ARE OURS! Ashley IS YOURS!! and she is God's and you are going to have an amazing life with your children!
God Bless your journey!
Love Vashti
So happy you are coming home!!! Mei has that exact outfit that Ashley has on. I have pics of her wearing it in China.
i love you and i will see you in the airport!!!
give ashley a big squeeze from her ashley!!
ash
I can't wait to hug you all!!
I guess you guys will be getting up in the next hour or so, and beginning the last leg of your journey. As you wake up, know that prayers are being lifted up for safe travel, timely flight connections, and a comfortable trip. See you guys soon.
I am anxiously awaiting a picture of ALL your girls together! I told Nate last night we need to make a trip to see you...
Just checking to see if you are up yet! LOL! Hope the trip home was uneventful and went quickly. Can't wait to "see" how the other two jie jies are loving their new mei mei!
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