Hopefully it won’t be much longer and I can share with so many of you who have been praying for T–and what the Lord has in store for her. IT IS GOOD STUFF!!! But there are a few more hoops that must be jumped through and details that must fall into place–so we want to ask you to please pray on behalf of Princess T and that the Lord would continue to pave the way. Hopefully we can share next week what the Lord is up to!!! For now–PLEASE join me in praying for her behalf!!! Pray the Lord would protect her and be over every detail of what He is doing for her future! It’s quite a miracle–and we are excited to hopefully be able to share very soon!
So thankful how the Lord has held her since the beginning…
One thing is certain–this girl impacted our hearts and family in big ways. Our children miss her to pieces.
We were on the way to swim lessons for Frankie baby, and I was doing our normal funny “van roll-call”.
Parker?
Here!
Laney?
Here!
Frank?
Here!
Isaac?
Here!
Then all was quiet.
Isaac quietly said, “Tetyana?”
And there was silence by all.
More silence.
Please somebody say something or I might cry. Brittany Spears…anybody.
Then my precious little guy from Ethiopia began to say the Russian words that made Princess T laugh when they came out of his mouth, “BABUSHKA! DEDUSHKA!”
And just as if she were in the car with us–we all burst into uncontrollable laughter.
Who would’ve thought making the choice to love a teenage princess for 5 weeks would change us all. While in the first days and weeks there seemed to be more frustration or confusion—once we understood one another and knew one another’s hearts much of that faded away. And in the end–she left us with more joy and laughter.
Please pray with us for His purposes to prevail. The story He is writing is beautiful…
Praying for her! Can’t wait to hear about what God has planned!!
Heidi -August 7, 2012 - 11:56 am
Oh how wonderful are HIS works. Excitedly following your journey and testament of faith. Quite an amazing family you have, such sweet children of GOD, faith in motion, opening your hearts and home to T, what a tremendous blessing for you all. Praying for T and all the Lord has planned.
Our family has continued to pray for her since I first read about her story!! I know God has an amazing plan for her! I never even knew about hosting until I read your blog..We financially can’t do it right now, but as we get older, and more settled it is defiantly something we are thinking about doing along with adoption! God Bless your family! You are reaching more people then you even realize =)
daniellem02 -August 10, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Praying for you and your family! I can’t wait to hear what is in store for T!!
One of my New Horizons friends hosted a 14 year old boy Dzintars this summer. We got to know each other through the New Horizons for Children board–and it was amazing to see how this kid responded to family and their love. HE IS AMAZING!
Dzintars truly THRIVED with Maijian crew this summer–and it was so much fun to read Stacey’s updates each day. You can catch up on their summer on their family blog HERE.
Stacey and D…
Stacey’s family is advocating to find a family for him! Here’s what Stacey shares about this sweet boy…
Dzintars, age 14 (will be 15 in October), would do well in any family. He bonds easily and is desperate for a family to call his own! He’s got a stellar personality and is up for anything! He’s happy to try new things or experience new things, he’s brave, he’s kind, he’s SOOOO funny and easy going. It has been a joy to have him in our home. He’s eager to learn English and gets along well with our two young children (ages 4 and 2) as well as kids his age that he’s met while here. He desires to learn to swim and has worked diligently in his swim lessons to accomplish his goal. He likes America very much and has expressed on numerous occasions that he desires to stay here. I cannot say enough good things about this child!!! He loves all sports, especially baseball and soccer. He’s kind to animals (but allergic to cats), helpful around the house and inquistive about how things work. He’s lived in an orphanage nearly his entire life and yet is the most wonderful teenager I’ve ever met! His one dream in life is to have a family, can you help make that dream come true??? A matching grant is available for home study approved families. I’ve blogged nearly daily since he arrived, if you’d like to read more about this loving boy click here or contact New Horizons for Children at 678-574-4677 for more information about making Dzintars a part of your family!!
If you know a family that might be a good fit for D or if you are willing to help us advocate for D–PLEASE feel free to share this! He is one cool kid and we would all LOVE to see D find a family!!!
I shared your post on my blog. My readership is small, but who knows who might be the right person. Thank you advocating for this young man. Blessings.
Emily -August 4, 2012 - 9:46 pm
Stacy, My husband and I have read everything you’ve posted about Dzintars and are very interested in learning more about him. We live in California and are just starting the adoption process. Any info you can give us to lead us in the right direction to get more information in possibly adopting him we would so appreciate. We will stand beside you in praying for him. Also, could you please tell me where he is located right now?
Sincerely,
-Emily
Emily -August 4, 2012 - 10:36 pm
Stacy, One more thing, I noticed on the web site for New Horizon that they require an 18 year age gap, well my husband and I are 31 which would be 17 years older then Dzintars. Do you know if it’s a tricked policy or if there is a little leeway?
Some times you go into something thinking you are going to make a difference…and instead–you come out being the one who has changed most of all. I know every person in our family would say this–we are forever changed by the little girl who lived in our home for 5 weeks this summer. We put our worlds on hold to love her–and it was worth every hard moment as layers came off and love poured in. We believe there is an amazing plan in place for T’s future–and for those of you who have loved her with us, we ask you to join us in praying for protection over His plans and for His will to be done. Please keep this precious princess in your prayers…and thank you for praying for her during the summer and for the journey she has ahead.
God is good all the time–and what a privilege it is to stand in the gap and LOVE BIG for Him. I treasure every hard moment, never sweet memory, every unexpected gift. If the Lord ever leads you to do something a bit out of your comfort zone in your already crazy life–I challenge you to just trust Him and say YES. His ways are always worth it…
Our favorites from our summer…(how do you pick just one?!)
Funny out-takes to come…
I put part of my heart on a plane today…and I’m trusting her into His perfect plans and great Big Hands. He is able–and He is good!
Signing off from a fabulous summer…and now going to crash with a good, long nap!
Andrea,
I will be praying for God’s protection for T, and for Him to continue to reveal His love for her in very real ways. Just like He did for the past 5 weeks in your home.
Truely an amazing story to watch unfold. You are an awesome example of Christ’s love. Thanks for sharing your story!
Blessings,
Julie
I am sure your heart must be grieving in many ways. Thank you for sharing every detail of this journey together. I have enjoyed traveling with you and witnessing God’s miracle from afar. He is not done with the story yet. I believe there is still another chapter waiting to be written…….
Have a great loonngg nap!!!!
carie -August 2, 2012 - 7:43 pm
Please tell me what song it is that is in this video. Who sings it? It is beautiful. I noticed it in another video you have of T. She was singing it and could hear you singing it as well.
I thought of T, you and your family today. I am sure it was a sad day. I am very sure it is easier said than done, but try to think of it as more of a “see you later” than a “good-bye”.
Blessings
Papa -August 3, 2012 - 6:44 pm
You have made a difference in this young girl’s life that will grow and spread to others in ways none of us can even imagine today. Thank you for sharing her with all of us.
We’ve had an amazing few days. Amazing. And I’m a little speechless at all He has done.
After a year of dealing with Lyme disease–having put our China adoption on hold a year ago–I thought we’d do what we could this summer–and if God wasn’t leading us to pick up our adoption again yet–we could host. It was a 5 week program–and we thought we’d host a teen who would be aging out. We had this little plan to love a child aging out and lay our new relationship before God to do whatever He wanted. We were even open to a speedy adoption if it was His plan. If not, we’d support this child in whatever way we could as if she was ours.
I went in expecting a quick connection. Begging our social worker to complete a home study in record time. But as the days passed, we didn’t feel this was best for her as she expressed her desire to go back to her country and we didn’t feel this was what the Lord was leading us to do. We advocated for her–but nothing happened. And I felt the Lord was asking me to step back and trust Him. (This is hard for me–because I can’t “back think”–because I love her terribly now…and I know she’d fit beautifully in our family. This is the hard part for me now…but I know His timing is just perfect. He has a plan.) Truly, it would have near to impossible even had we said yes in the first week–but still…that wasn’t what we felt we were to do.
We struggled greatly those first weeks. Every day she made up new stories–we felt we didn’t know who this child was. She’d bite her hands until they bled–and she’d give us stink eyes throughout the day if we didn’t meet every request or told her no. It was hard. I just didn’t see how in the world this momma could make time for what was obviously needed for long term care–and while some times I felt the temptation to call on a backup host family–I knew the Lord had a purpose for our time together…I knew she had been let down by many in her past…and I wasn’t about to add more to the list. I told her she had us whether she liked it or not. I told her she could give me the stink eye all she wanted and I was going to love her to pieces. I got frustrated over her turning on Spanish soap operas despite my asking not to watch them…I took deep breaths when she made fun of the children crying…and my heart would beat when glared at me–my knees would shake and I’d tell myself to stand firm, keep smiling back–and walk over and hug her or rub her back and tell her how much I love her…contrary to what my flesh wanted to do.
I’ll never forget our first visit to church. I was pecking away as fast as my fingers would go on google translate. Trying to translate every worship song for her…and then–the pastor started talked and out we went because I could see she was upset with me for taking her there and she hated it. She ran down the hall. I chased her. Into an empty Sunday school room she went–and she was hysterical. For the next hour I calmed her down–we called the translator–she made up more stories…and all I could think was how in the world are we going to make it to August? I had 4 littles waiting for me to pick them up–but this one needed all of me…and she’d need most of me for the summer. Lord, will you be enough for them while we do this?
And here I type. Almost 5 weeks later. Just 4 sleeps before she boards a plane and leaves for the Ukraine. What I’d now give for more. We have come so far…and I feel like she is mine.
Her life is changed. My life is changed. And I will never be the same.
The last week has been so sweet. We’ve overcome hurdles, and she clearly sees my heart and love for her. It has required hours on google translate every day and night–my babes in the playroom while I prayed He would be enough as I cared more for her…daily I would give it to Him–and He has been faithful.
I haven’t been able to blog the last few days so I must document some of my favorite memories to hold on to…
*Loved when I was leaving for the grocery on Thursday and T had the choice to stay at the house with Rich and visit with kids her age that she JUMPED in my van to come. She said, “Baby come with momma!” and we laughed. We had such fun at the store–but of course she pulled a T pointing at someone with blue hair. I had to tell her it’s not okay (once again) to point and laugh…working on her. Love her to pieces.
*We stopped by Laura McBrayer’s house to visit. She told us she danced–but refused to show us. I told her I’d go first and put on quite a show leaving her laughing her head off. She followed me–and it was pretty sweet to watch…to see this is a love of hers. Love this memory together. Here’s a pic of T with Laura’s daughter Rebecca…
*When I asked her if she wanted to stay at the lake and told her she’d have to share a room with me and the kids–her eyes got big…she locks her door at night–so she wasn’t sure about this. She had SO much fun at the lake and wanted to spend the night–and we had a little slumber party. And she put on a little dance show for the family at the lake too! Her shells are coming off and she is feeling free to be T!
*We drove back on Saturday morning…just me, T and ITY. The 3 of us went to Stone Mountain Park–and oh my…what a day. First–she is a nut. She has NO understanding of personal space. She sat on a bench with another family even though there was less than a foot of space left on it. She just liked their shady spot. Oh my–she cracks me up! LOVED hearing her squeal like a child during Yogi Bear’s 4D movie. She loved the train–but I got the stink eye when I told her she couldn’t hang out of the train (hey–the conductor said it first…not momma on this one).
Had to take a picture of her sitting on a bench with another family…she just makes me laugh! I told her to please come sit but she gave me her classic “No!” in a Russian accent. The family was precious and said she was fine to sit with them. Can you find T in this picture??
On the train…
At the barn…
*Can’t believe she is the first of my littles to talk this height scared momma into getting on a Sky-lift. She had NO idea the sacrifice I was making for her. Rich still can’t believe it. Then she wanted to dance on TOP of the mountain…so I got off the Sky-lift with her and let her dance. It was actually an amazing moment in the midst of God’s creation.
Had to take this pic to send to Rich. In our 9 years of marriage he hasn’t seen me do heights. This girl is THAT special.
Dancing on the mountain
*Will FOREVER laugh at the memory of the light show. YES–we got there at noon and we were still there well after dark…with a 2 year old in tow. We are loving this girl big;). She started feeling the music during the light show–and when Brittany Spears music came on the girl STOOD UP and broke it DOWN. Oh my glory. I was laughing SO HARD. Isaac was saying, “Momma, Tetyana is crazy!” and an old lady beside me told me she thought it was beautiful…and it was–seeing this precious girl–this girl who is aging out and going on her own…yet today she dances…knowing this she dances because she is trusting Him with her future.
Okay–and JUST to make you really see into our crazy–here are a few videos from the last few days…
At Stone Mountain getting ready to ride the duck…
On the mountain top…(she makes Isaac laugh!)
Catching her with some Brittany Spears action tonight…
If you know where we have been–you know how far He has brought us. When families adopt, they go through the SAME things we have in this transition–only they know after 5 weeks…the one they are working with for all these milestones will still be in their home at night. To me–that has always made so much sense as adoption was the only thing I thought about when it came to caring for orphans. But really–His calling to care for orphans is so much more than that. We are not always called to adopt. Adoption will not be the path for every orphan. But some of these kids will NO LONGER FEEL like orphans–as families are called to love them in big, real ways. And in a sense–they will be orphans no more as they find they belong…not only to families who love them…but also to the Father in heaven.
I had the most breathtaking experience in worship today. I sat beside Masha Hills who was adopted from Russia by my dear friend Susan Hillis and her husband when she was 14. Now Masha–is grown, married and a mother herself. She is tender, strong, loving and walking toward the Lord. She has a heart for orphans and to see healing in their lives. Here I stood–worshipping beside her. Here I also sat with Tetyana. Turning 16 tomorrow. Aging out. Never adopted. Returning bravely to her country in 4 days.
Worship began…and I thought about these 2 girls. Their pasts so similar. Their futures–different…yet both with such hope. And I had the privilege this morning of worshipping with both of them. I thought about Tetyana–running out of church, having tantrum just 5 weeks ago…and here she stood tall beside Masha–with a different future–and both of them singing Matt Redman’s “Never Once”. The lyrics were too much for me to sing…I had to move my mouth because if I were to allow a song out I knew I’d break into tears instead.
As soon as Princess T heard “Never Once” beginning to play she turned to me and said, “On my MP3!!!” and with excitement she sang.
Standing on this mountaintop
Looking just how far we’ve come
Knowing that for every step
You were with us
Kneeling on this battle ground
Seeing just how much You’ve done
Knowing every victory
Was Your power in us
Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
Kneeling on this battle ground
Seeing just how much You’ve done
Knowing every victory
Was Your power in us
Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Carried by Your constant grace
Held within Your perfect peace
Never once, no, we never walk alone
Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
Every step we are breathing in Your grace
Evermore we’ll be breathing out Your praise
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
She looked over at me in the middle of the song. And it didn’t take singing to cry–one hand on her back and one hand wiping away tears…I couldn’t believe what the Lord has done. Some people may look in and think adoption is the only way–or WHY the healing if she is going back…but the Lord has a purpose and adoption and America really aren’t the end. For our Tetyana–this is part of the story. It’s not even her beginning. Because–He has always been with her. And we are just a small, sweet part of her story. My heart wants her to be mine. I’m grieving her going back. *I* want to protect her. *I* want to be able to tell her she has to eat her broccoli before she can eat rice crispy treats. She’s never had a momma to do this–why can’t I? But this sweet girl will step into adulthood when she returns. She has officially aged out…with the ONLY HOPE for a family bringing her home being one that IS ALREADY LOCKED IN TO USCIS WITH APPROVAL TO ADOPT FROM UKRAINE and APPROVED UP TO AGE 16 who just happened to be adopting a child this age from Ukraine that fell through..(If you know someone…send ’em our way!) But at the same time–I know His plans for her may be to do great things in Ukraine.
Still I watch her, and I know although she’s 16–she’s really more like a 13 year old and she needs more guidance and direction–and trying to parent her a world away is going to be a challenge that will require much diligence. I’m praying for her to find favor with a Christian family in the Ukraine who will work with us in caring for her. I’m praying for doors to open–and for the lines of communication to be clear when needed. Once again we open our hands–trusting Him to do what He wants and trusting that He has a plan for this. He has started something big in all of our hearts–and on Thursday…mine will break into a million pieces as I learn to trust Him bigger.
She came to us broken. Hurt. Mad at the world. Yet she is leaving–passionate, precious, in love with Jesus and full of joy. And–all of these things were already in her…she needed a whole lot of love for layers to begin to peel away. Some may look in and say you have to adopt–that this is the only way to have layers go. But WE ARE NOT THE ONES WHO PEEL THE LAYERS. HE IS. Last week when she picked out the puzzle of a little girl in Jesus’s arms she told me it was “baby Tetyana and Jesus”. She reminded me that HE has always had her. HE has always cared for her. Had we not hosted her–HE would still care for her. But He loved US so much–He wanted us to know her, love her and get the privilege of seeing what HE is doing in her life. He loved her through us for a time–and for the next 4 days I will continue to love her socks off. I know I’ll forever wish I could tuck her in every night. I’ll wish I could rewind time and live this again. I’ll play online looking for tickets to the Ukraine.
She has been such a real life example to me of love, bravery, the power of God. Her life is paved with scars and struggles–yet she sings of His faithfulness. I got to witness this. And to think I was a bit nervous to host a 16 year old. Now I wish she was mine…but in many ways I think she is–and I don’t need papers or even to be able to tuck her in at night to prove it. God is able to protect her–and He is able to bring us back together. He is faithful.
Just a taste of His goodness…
After this we had a talk on google translation that started tears. I’m gonna miss our sweet talks. Here is a little excerpt from tonight’s…
“you are much braver than me. i don’t want you to be afraid about going back. we are going to take care of you. you have a family now. you came here with no mom and dad–and you leave with a mom and dad, sister and brothers and grandparents. I will cry every day after you go. I will do whatever we need to in order to make sure you are never hungry and you always have a safe place to live. You have nothing to worry about. The Lord has favor on you. You must only trust Him and follow Him and He is going to provide for you. And you must be braver than me and not cry. Stop crying…because you are making me cry more. You should go dance to Brittany Spears now–we will cry later–but now we must enjoy the 4 days we have left together. Okay?”
He has done great things. Please pray she will always sing. Please pray He will watch over and protect her. Please pray He will surround her with many to love her with us…here and in the Ukraine. Please pray God will raise up other families to host, foster and even adopt teenagers just like her.
Here’s to the next 3.5 days together! She departs early afternoon on Thursday…
sniff, sniff, sniff…lot’s of prayers coming your way Andrea. LOVE the videos!
tammy -July 30, 2012 - 7:00 am
Your blog is an incredible look into your life. I have followed all summer, wiping away tears on almost every post. I’m so glad you are telling this story, allowing us to see lives changed by the love of God. I will be praying for your family this week.
Andrea…I’ve been following along on T’s journey the past few weeks. I haven’t been able to comment on every post…but I am reading and praying. I want to tell you ALL how VERY PROUD I am of you. I’m proud of you as a friend. For the constant dying of self and following what you know in your heart is right. I’m proud of your beautiful kids and husband who are making big sacrifices in giving up your attention. I’m proud of T for overcoming her fears and boundaries and allowing you to see the gift of who she is. But I’m most PROUD OF GOD for working a GOOD WORK in the lives of the Youngs. Love and HUGS to you all!
Corinne -July 30, 2012 - 1:51 pm
My tears are dropping…amazing story! Praying for Princess T’s future to bright and stay connected with you and family.
Well thanks for making me cry like a baby Andrea! My kids now officially think I’m nuts (it was only unofficial before). It has been amazing to experience your host experience with you – I know you have touched so many other people by sharing your experience. I will keep T in my prayers for sure. Gosh I can only imagine what you must be feeling right now – prayers for your mama’s heart as well! God Bless you all!
WOW! I have just fallen in love with sweet Tetyana! I cannot imagine what you must be feeling, Andrea! I will be praying for y’all on Thursday and in the days to come! What a blessing to have been given this opportunity to make a difference in the life of this precious girl!
Stephanie -August 2, 2012 - 8:23 am
Thinking and praying for you today. I will continue to hold your princess in prayer! Blessings to you!
I am CRYING!!! Praying for this sweet precious girl! I just know that the Lord is holding her in His arms right now, and He will make a WAY for her!!!!
PML -March 2, 2014 - 11:22 pm
Reading this ex post facto knowing that we were there in Ukraine on July 30 2012 with the people HE was calling to be her parents having dinner at Fridays. Feeling their discouragement and now looking at another desperate situation reminded that Gods got this and how, how, how, can we forget so quickly when He answers so big big big. Thanks Andrea for writing all this out when you had to be exhausted and didn’t know what was gonna happen and it looked so , so bleak.
Life is still ticking along–and I have such sweetness to share from the past 48 hours with princess T. Some serious sweet time. Seriously. In 5 weeks–I have gone cross-eyed many a day…practiced slow breathing to remain calm;)…and thought I might have seriously jumped in water well over my head. But folks–in the past 5 weeks I have also fallen in love with a little girl who will be 16 years old on Monday. Ask her if she wants to go some where now with older kids or friends and she says, “No! Tonya stay with momma!” I thought she might have twisted her ankle tonight bee-lining to get in my van when I was pulling out of the driveway for a grocery run. She jumped in and told me she was my baby and needed to go with me. Funny girl. Then we proceeded to have to have a come to Jesus meeting in Trader Joes for appropriate behavior (she saw someone in there with blue hair and made quite the redonkulous scene.) LOVE her. She seriously makes me laugh. And put on some Russian music–and she breaks out in folk dance like no man’s business. All I have to say–is pray for our hearts next Thursday…tears are gonna be shed. But until then we have 6 more days to love BIG.
I have to tell you a sweet moment at Hobby Lobby yesterday. We were getting some things for her party in shades pink, pink and pink–and we walked down the puzzle isle. She spotted a puzzle of a little girl sitting in Jesus’s lap. The little girl had curly hair and blue eyes…and oh–I bet princess Tetyana looked just like her as a little girl. But now I know the history of this little girl–and this little girl at this age…even this young age–was hurting. And–I wish I could have been there. But I wasn’t…and I wish I could rewind time and some how she could have been hosted before there was too little time. And now–she tells me part of her wants to stay here–and part of her wants to go to her motherland. Oh my heart. But HE is enough. I have to believe He will be enough for her and will care for her…
So she saw this picture of the little girl with Jesus and she squealed saying, “Yesu and Tetyana!!!” (The girl will speak in Spanish before English;).
“You want?” I asked.
“YES! YES! I want! Yesu and baby Tetyana!”
We bought that puzzle…and I thought the whole way home about what it meant for me. We just have to trust Him to continue to care for her and protect her as He has thus far. I can’t type anything else about this now. I’m a little sad–and I just have to trust Him with her. Who takes an orphan who has aged out who calls you mama to the airport and waves goodbye to them? Wiping away tears…momma has to log off now I’m afraid. Please pray with me for miracles for her life. Please pray the Lord would open doors and continue to create bridges between us and ministries in the Ukraine, that the Lord would open the doors to a trade school or even higher education that will best protect our girl and encourage her walk with Him and that she will know every day how loved she is and that she always has family.
Okay before I completely lose it–I’ll be MIA for the next 24-48. A family that traveled with us 2 years ago to bring home their daughter from Ethiopia when we traveled to bring home Isaac came in town from the west coast—and we’re housing their crew of 6 for the next couple of days…so momma will be MIA for a bit. I’m going to try my best to blog on Saturday night so I can catch up on the last few days.
In closing–I just want to encourage any one who is considering hosting…to trust the Lord–take the leap of faith…and know there are other ways to care for orphans outside of adoption that will absolutely make the biggest changes in the hearts and lives of these kids. I’ll warn you that they can be painful though…I can completely rest knowing a child is under my roof or in a loving family—but fostering, hosting, visiting orphans…it can do something to you that you don’t expect on a completely different level…requiring you to cry out to Jesus to please, please, PLEASE will you protect them Lord??? Will you be enough? Will you come through for them again and again and again???
Praying for your heart and that of T’s. I cannot imagine how difficult that send off will be. Joining with you in interceding for a place for her when she returns to the Ukraine. I don’t say home, because I think in both your hearts, home will always be with you.
by admin
Praying for her! Can’t wait to hear about what God has planned!!
Oh how wonderful are HIS works. Excitedly following your journey and testament of faith. Quite an amazing family you have, such sweet children of GOD, faith in motion, opening your hearts and home to T, what a tremendous blessing for you all. Praying for T and all the Lord has planned.
Praying for all of you!!! Can’t wait to see what God is going to do in all of your lives!
Oh my goodness, I cry every time I read one of your posts about sweet princess T! Praying for her right now!!!
Praying, praying, praying!!!! I cannot wait to hear what is in store for her.
ABSOLUTELY PRAYING!
Our family has continued to pray for her since I first read about her story!! I know God has an amazing plan for her! I never even knew about hosting until I read your blog..We financially can’t do it right now, but as we get older, and more settled it is defiantly something we are thinking about doing along with adoption! God Bless your family! You are reaching more people then you even realize =)
Praying for you and your family! I can’t wait to hear what is in store for T!!