Isn't he adorable? I believe this is a little old, but it is still very cute. Here is a newer picture.
Keep praying for him, Keegan, Wilson, Aleksa, Sarah, and Harper.
Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Beau.
I have something about Beau. No, he doesn't have a family yet. But I have something that will melt your heart.
Isn't he adorable? I believe this is a little old, but it is still very cute. Here is a newer picture.
Keep praying for him, Keegan, Wilson, Aleksa, Sarah, and Harper.
Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.
Isn't he adorable? I believe this is a little old, but it is still very cute. Here is a newer picture.
Keep praying for him, Keegan, Wilson, Aleksa, Sarah, and Harper.
Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
A Wonderful Thing to Hear!
Praise God! Sarah has a family! Yes. It's true! She is on the MFFM category! (My Family Found Me) Continue to pray that they get all the funds and everything goes smoothly.
Aleksa needs a home still. I ask you that you pray that if there are any families unsure whether to get her or not that they will have peace about the situation and pick her!
Harper's family is doing well. They also have a blog going here. Pray for her and her family that all goes well.
Wilson and Beau still don't have a family and Keegan's money is almost to $2,000. Their families are out there. Continue to spread the word and pray!
Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.
Aleksa needs a home still. I ask you that you pray that if there are any families unsure whether to get her or not that they will have peace about the situation and pick her!
Harper's family is doing well. They also have a blog going here. Pray for her and her family that all goes well.
Wilson and Beau still don't have a family and Keegan's money is almost to $2,000. Their families are out there. Continue to spread the word and pray!
Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
News!
I can't tell you how happy I am to be writing this! Yesterday, Harper got a family! Praise God! I was jumping up and down. I couldn't believe it. I told you prayer was powerful, and I meant it. Let's keep praying for her, so that the family will have the funds to get over there as soon as possible to pick up their girl!
Since Harper has a family, and prayer is so wonderful, I think we should add a new face to our blog, and a new name to get advocated for. Here is Wilson.
Standing tall, ready for a family. Look at his shirt, guess where he belongs? He should be in America with us, don't you think?
Sadly, I have bad news. Poor Wilson only has until May/June until he loses chance of getting a family forever. But not all is lost. Remember Laurel? I told you about her on the first post. She only had until June too, but has a family and won't be institutionalized. I believe that God has the same planned for Wilson, we need to pray and advocate for him for it to happen though!
One of the kids we started with was Sarah, and I think she is so cute! But there's something more I need to tell you about her.
Poor little Sarah. Most kids in orphanages have special needs. What does Sarah have? She is blind and has CP. Another thing about Sarah? She has two weeks to find a family before she loses all hope. I can't imagine seeing her in an institution. Pass the word on, she needs a family soon!
Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.
Since Harper has a family, and prayer is so wonderful, I think we should add a new face to our blog, and a new name to get advocated for. Here is Wilson.
Sadly, I have bad news. Poor Wilson only has until May/June until he loses chance of getting a family forever. But not all is lost. Remember Laurel? I told you about her on the first post. She only had until June too, but has a family and won't be institutionalized. I believe that God has the same planned for Wilson, we need to pray and advocate for him for it to happen though!
One of the kids we started with was Sarah, and I think she is so cute! But there's something more I need to tell you about her.
Poor little Sarah. Most kids in orphanages have special needs. What does Sarah have? She is blind and has CP. Another thing about Sarah? She has two weeks to find a family before she loses all hope. I can't imagine seeing her in an institution. Pass the word on, she needs a family soon!
Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Listening to God's Calling.
I've been watching the kids grants and praying for their families to come soon. I have so much to say, but first, an update on the kids.
Hooray for Keegan! When I made the blog yesterday, I had checked his grant (and the other's). He started with $1,189.50. Now he is at $1,240.00 as I write this. I can't wait until it goes up more!
Sarah's grant went up $90! Amazing for this little girl. I will be jumping up and down once she gets a home!
Praise God for Harper! Exactly $1905.75 is in her account that goes to her adoption!
Aleksa can't have grant money, until she gets a family. And Beau's has stayed the same. Please continue to pray for all of the kids!
Now, I've been so happy to watch God work wonders for these kids, and am so excited for when they get families! Lately, I have had a few songs in my head that work perfectly for these situations. You may or may not have heard this song by Casting Crowns.
The words go like this.
If we are the body,
Why aren't his arms reaching?
Why aren't his hands healing?
Why aren't his words teaching?
And if we are the body,
Why aren't his feet going?
Why is his love not showing them there is a way?
It's so true, and I hope you understand and listen to the whole song. Yet there is another one here that has a similar meaning. I can't put all the words up, so here's the video:
So, why is it so hard to listen to God's calling? I know at times it's hard for me, and I know I am not perfect. But I have been wondering what makes it so hard. I think we have all been trying to think that these things aren't happening, and that these kids are getting all the attention they deserve. I wish that it wasn't real so badly, and I know that we all are not going to be able to adopt a child. But, even children, teenagers, or adults that are unable to adopt, can still make a difference.
Here is one way I heard it. You own a restaurant and have the three best hamburger makers in the world. Yet, even if you have these, you are missing something. You have no waiters, waitresses, cashiers, dish washers, and so on. It's when all the people come together can the restaurant work. You see, the chefs, they are the people who adopt. They can't do it alone. They need people's support, and help. They need fundraising and much more. So, we need to understand that we can make a difference, even if we don't think so.
Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.
Hooray for Keegan! When I made the blog yesterday, I had checked his grant (and the other's). He started with $1,189.50. Now he is at $1,240.00 as I write this. I can't wait until it goes up more!
Sarah's grant went up $90! Amazing for this little girl. I will be jumping up and down once she gets a home!
Praise God for Harper! Exactly $1905.75 is in her account that goes to her adoption!
Aleksa can't have grant money, until she gets a family. And Beau's has stayed the same. Please continue to pray for all of the kids!
Now, I've been so happy to watch God work wonders for these kids, and am so excited for when they get families! Lately, I have had a few songs in my head that work perfectly for these situations. You may or may not have heard this song by Casting Crowns.
The words go like this.
If we are the body,
Why aren't his arms reaching?
Why aren't his hands healing?
Why aren't his words teaching?
And if we are the body,
Why aren't his feet going?
Why is his love not showing them there is a way?
It's so true, and I hope you understand and listen to the whole song. Yet there is another one here that has a similar meaning. I can't put all the words up, so here's the video:
So, why is it so hard to listen to God's calling? I know at times it's hard for me, and I know I am not perfect. But I have been wondering what makes it so hard. I think we have all been trying to think that these things aren't happening, and that these kids are getting all the attention they deserve. I wish that it wasn't real so badly, and I know that we all are not going to be able to adopt a child. But, even children, teenagers, or adults that are unable to adopt, can still make a difference.
Here is one way I heard it. You own a restaurant and have the three best hamburger makers in the world. Yet, even if you have these, you are missing something. You have no waiters, waitresses, cashiers, dish washers, and so on. It's when all the people come together can the restaurant work. You see, the chefs, they are the people who adopt. They can't do it alone. They need people's support, and help. They need fundraising and much more. So, we need to understand that we can make a difference, even if we don't think so.
Prayer is Powerful,
Grace.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Getting Started
Wow. Looking back I never would have thought I would be having a blog, ever. When I talk about Sister Love, I'm talking about a sisterly love. One that goes through thick and thin for their family. This may not make much sense, let me explain.
My brother, James, was adopted when he was young. It was an adventure, and a good experience. I treat him as anyone else would treat a biological brother. He doesn't get less than anyone else. Learning he had autism, that was tough. Getting through the day and having patience with him is tough too, but we get through it. We learn what works, and what doesn't. If I had the chance to go back and change it, we still would still have adopted him. Yes, it gets rough, but I believe it's all worth it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgxNgV5SrSk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ah_W9tS-8c
Now, I remember my mom coming to me and my sisters and asking us to watch certain videos on youtube. We agreed and watched. My heart broke, and I begged my mom that I was done watching. She told me it got better. I watched all five videos and cried, and laughed. It was a life-changing moment. As a daughter, and a sister, my heart tore. I saw children, never being held. I saw faces, begging for a mother and father to hold them. But most of all, I saw James. In every face. The only difference between them, and him, is where they were born. He could have easily been there. I wanted to help them, I wanted to climb into the video and bring them here to America.
I beg you to watch the video, and see what is real. When I did watch it, I wanted to believe it was fake. This doesn't happen anymore. But it isn't. After I watched this, I went to Reece's Rainbow website, and started looking at kids. I found a girl, older than me, named Laurel. She was sixteen and was about to go to an institution in June. Noticed how I said about? A few days ago, she got a family. Praise God! It reminded me of how strong prayer is! But I knew in my heart she was not the only one. I began looking again, and found five children that I want to spend the next few weeks praying for. I won't stop until they have a home.
This is Keegan. He is a sweetheart, and a heartbreaker. His orphanage is closing soon, so he will be sent to an institution...forever. He only turned one in January, he is too young to be losing all hope in a family. I could cuddle him all day and night.
This is Harper. What drew me to her is how much she looked like me when I was her age. Imagine her smiling, playing with another child at a playground, or laughing as you make jokes with her. She is too precious to be there.
Here's Sarah. She's been getting so much attention lately on Reece's Rainbow's facebook page! Yet her donation fund for her getting a home hasn't moved. She needs a home, and she is so sweet looking. Can't you imagine being her sister?
I don't know what drew me to Aleksa. Maybe it was her smile. Maybe how I imagine her in five years with a family. Whatever it was, here she is. With all that is going on around her, I can't believe she can smile. Isn't that wonderful? I am truly happy that she's happy, and I hope that she can hold on long enough for her family.
Last, but not anywhere close to least, is Beau. I just couldn't pass his picture. He seemed like he could be my brother, easily. Sadly, out family has fallen in love with two other boys, so maybe he can be yours? Or someone you know?
God loves these children, and remember that they are his children, just like you. Do you know their families? Maybe not, but all I ask is that you pray with me, prayer is stronger than you think.
God bless you,
Gracie.
My brother, James, was adopted when he was young. It was an adventure, and a good experience. I treat him as anyone else would treat a biological brother. He doesn't get less than anyone else. Learning he had autism, that was tough. Getting through the day and having patience with him is tough too, but we get through it. We learn what works, and what doesn't. If I had the chance to go back and change it, we still would still have adopted him. Yes, it gets rough, but I believe it's all worth it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgxNgV5SrSk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ah_W9tS-8c
Now, I remember my mom coming to me and my sisters and asking us to watch certain videos on youtube. We agreed and watched. My heart broke, and I begged my mom that I was done watching. She told me it got better. I watched all five videos and cried, and laughed. It was a life-changing moment. As a daughter, and a sister, my heart tore. I saw children, never being held. I saw faces, begging for a mother and father to hold them. But most of all, I saw James. In every face. The only difference between them, and him, is where they were born. He could have easily been there. I wanted to help them, I wanted to climb into the video and bring them here to America.
I beg you to watch the video, and see what is real. When I did watch it, I wanted to believe it was fake. This doesn't happen anymore. But it isn't. After I watched this, I went to Reece's Rainbow website, and started looking at kids. I found a girl, older than me, named Laurel. She was sixteen and was about to go to an institution in June. Noticed how I said about? A few days ago, she got a family. Praise God! It reminded me of how strong prayer is! But I knew in my heart she was not the only one. I began looking again, and found five children that I want to spend the next few weeks praying for. I won't stop until they have a home.
This is Keegan. He is a sweetheart, and a heartbreaker. His orphanage is closing soon, so he will be sent to an institution...forever. He only turned one in January, he is too young to be losing all hope in a family. I could cuddle him all day and night.
Here's Sarah. She's been getting so much attention lately on Reece's Rainbow's facebook page! Yet her donation fund for her getting a home hasn't moved. She needs a home, and she is so sweet looking. Can't you imagine being her sister?
I don't know what drew me to Aleksa. Maybe it was her smile. Maybe how I imagine her in five years with a family. Whatever it was, here she is. With all that is going on around her, I can't believe she can smile. Isn't that wonderful? I am truly happy that she's happy, and I hope that she can hold on long enough for her family.
Last, but not anywhere close to least, is Beau. I just couldn't pass his picture. He seemed like he could be my brother, easily. Sadly, out family has fallen in love with two other boys, so maybe he can be yours? Or someone you know?
God loves these children, and remember that they are his children, just like you. Do you know their families? Maybe not, but all I ask is that you pray with me, prayer is stronger than you think.
God bless you,
Gracie.
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