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My husband and I have been married for almost 15 years, and have four sons, two through the miracle of adoption from domestic foster care, and two through the miracle of birth. They range in age from 15 down to 2 and keep us on our toes! However, we have always had a desire to adopt a little girl from an Asian country, as God has placed on our hearts a love for Asia and her people in many ways throughout our lives. We started the process of a special needs adoption two years ago, first thinking China, and then being led to Taiwan through a variety of open and closed doors. At the beginning of June, we were matched with a 2 1/2 year old little girl with special needs, whom we have named, Sophia Elizabeth. She is currently in foster care in Taiwan. (We are unable to post a photo at this time, but trust me...she's beautiful!) We are waiting for legal documents to arrive from Taiwan so that we can return everything that is needed for our referral dossier and start the Taiwanese court process. We are hoping to travel to bring Sophia home in the spring of 2011, but only God knows the exact timeframe!
We stepped out in faith for this adoption, and God has provided in many amazing ways, especially through the generosity of His people, our family and friends. We have also done a series of fundraisers such as garage sales, various home party fundraisers, flower bulbs...the list goes on and on. Here are some ways you can help right now if you wish to help provide the "ransom" to bring our daughter home from Taiwan:
1. Pray for us! God is teaching us much patience during this adoption, and we are slow learners sometimes. Your prayers really mean a lot!
2. Order one of our Forever Family cookbooks which were compiled and published by us specifically as an adoption fundraiser. The reviews of this cookbook have been awesome...there's something in it for everyone. Click on the sidebar photo or the link above for more information.
3. We have set up a "100 Good Wishes" link on our sidebar that allows you to donate directly to our adoption fund and leave a good wish or blessing for little Sophia.
We are currently fundraising for the last bit we need for this phase of the adoption which is our orphanage fee and the related expenses for paperwork and authentications. We need approximately $2500 more to meet this goal. Then we will start saving for our travel expenses which will range from $5000-$7500, depending on when we travel. I know God will provide in His time, and we appreciate everyone's prayers and encouragement as we wait on Him! We will be launching another fundraiser this fall just in time for Christmas, so check back with us often. Thanks for praying for us and all the other families who are on this journey with us. To God be the glory!
Trusting and praying until Sophia is home...
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