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I wish words could describe the feeling of being done. Done with the paper chasing. Done with the wondering if your paperwork is moving. Done with the stressing over whatever step is next. Done with worrying that you filled out a form wrong. And... drum roll please.... done with the adoption funding. YES!! IT'S TRUE!!
It is with a very, VERY grateful heart that I share with you that our financial needs have been met!!
God orchestrated every penny of this adoption! He used crazy saving, fundraisers, a grant, and the generosity of amazing friends who wanted to be part of Ellie's adoption to make it possible. It is done!! Ellie's adoption is paid in full!! :)
I wish I could say that I waited through this adoption never doubting that we would have the funding we needed. But, I can't. If I am perfectly honest, I must admit that a couple of weeks ago when I knew our TA was imminent, I felt like I had 2 ton truck on my chest when I thought about how much money we still needed. I've seen God fund other's adoptions over and over again. Why couldn't I have been sure - sure enough to get that truck off my chest - that He would do it for us? WHAT a faith building journey this adoption has been!! GOD IS SO GOOD!
We are praising God for His incredible provision! He has worked through so many different people to make this happen, and we are so grateful for every single person who has participated in this amazing journey with us. THANK YOU!!!
It.is.done. WWWWWHHHHHHAAAAAAAHHHHHOOOOOOO!!!!!
God funds what he favors. And God favors adoption. Our journey is a testimony to His faithfulness.
Now it is time to concentrate on packing and getting ready to meet my precious girl. Please join me in praying that God would prepare her sweet heart for her adoption. She is in foster care, and it will be so, so hard for her to leave her foster family. Please pray that God will calm her fears and let her feel safe with me.
Thank you all so much. Thank you.
9 comments:
Congratulations! You are SO close to bringing your beautiful daughter home. I cannot wait to follow you to CHina.
Mandi
I really needed this post today. Thank you for sharing! I am so happy for your family and I can NOT wait to see those first pictures of you holding your sweet baby girl.
Many blessings!!!
Awww Anne....I'm in tears here. First, to see the God of the universe drop down into your family's life and give you each and every penny needed to bring Ellie home. I'm right there with ya my friend...knowing HE can and yet holding my breath as HE does. I've always felt such a connection with you and Thomas and how often we have talked about going back to China for another precious little one....and here you go girl!! :)
And then to read through this post of yours to see Kaleb's Grab Button posted on your site!! OH MY! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Don't know if you've had time to read the last couple of days, but the Lord is glorifying Himself all over the place. I have another post here yet to come. I'm in awe of HIM! and so thankful for friends like you who will also share in our journey to bring Kaleb home! Praying for these last few days before you travel, all the details, safety and for Ellie's heart as she transitions to her forever momma and family!
Love you my friend! :)
God is so faithful - thanks for the wonderful reminder :) I have no idea why you don't like to be in photos?!! silly girl.
I cannot wait to follow the rest of your journey to Ellie and to see her in your arms!
blessings,
xo ellie
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! I couldn't be happier for you my friend!!! :) Love you! (and that is a GREAT pic of you too!!!!)
Anne,
I have followed blog after blog after blog through more adoptions than I can remember and I have witnessed Our Father's provision many times over, you'd think I'd be used to what HE alone can do for the orphan, but then HE goes and does something else and I have yet another WOW moment with HIM.
Thank you, Anne, for taking that initial leap of faith and ultimately enabling all of us to share another "WOW moment" together!!
In HIM,
Jackie
Oh Anne! I'm so excited for you!! What a blessing to hear the Lord provided every penny!!
Oh Thank You Jesus! I just cannot express how happy I am for you and your beautiful, precious Ellie!
I felt like I was reading the words that I will be posting in a few months.... our journey sounds so similar and I KNOW that the Lord is going to provide the money we need to bring our daughter home... He loves her even more than we do and He is NOT going to leave her stranded in an orphanage because we do not have the money! He is going to bring her home.... but I will confess that sometimes I take my eyes off of Him and then I find myself crying out, "Lord, I believe... help my unbelief!" I don't want to do that anymore... I just want to forge ahead in the confidence that My God is going to supply all that we need to bring our daughter home and glorify Him every step of the way! Thank you for sharing and for allowing the Lord to minister to me through your journey and from His faithfulness....
God's Speed...
Daleea
Hey my friend...just wanted you to know that the Computer Fundraiser Giveaway is now up!! Let me know your thoughts and if you could share...would be a blessing!! Hugs as you pack to go get that baby girl of yours! :)
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