These last few weeks have been crazy busy getting ready for the holidays...we always have out of town guests and enjoy lots of cheer. However, the last month has also included the loss of a precious little boy named Henry who was adopted last year from the Ukraine...and currently includes a gravely ill little guy named Ethan who steals my heart with his smile...he also happens to be adopted (domestically).
All too often children with special needs are left in foster care or orphanages because of the fear of what the disability may involve and what medical issues may come up. We are so fortunate that Ian is generally very healthy...I don't EVER take that for granted. I won't lie - I am very anxious about Yasmine's health. The initial report looks to be that she is quite healthy...but I have also been told those reports can't always be relied upon. With all of the heartache I have been witnessing others going through due to devastating challenges...it would be easy enough to just walk away from the adoption and avoid the potential pain...however - that will never happen because I know that Yasmine needs us - and we need her...no matter whether she is healthy or not. I pray she is, but also know that we will face anything we need to for her.
There are so many children like Yasmine that need families...whether you are able to adopt, donate, pray, or share their stories - I beg you tell others about the plight of these children. They deserve to have a mom and dad hug them and care for them when they are sick. I also ask you to pray deeply about the idea of adoption...a year ago it was just a - "would like to do that"...not thinking it would ever be possible. Now - having received a lot of guidance, we know that this is our what our journey is intended to be.
Please continue to pray for my friends who have lost their children and are facing the holidays without them and for my friends with sick little ones....I still believe in miracles!
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