This is the third year in a row we have been in the adoption process at Christmas time. First we were waiting for Mia to come home and praying it would be in time for Christmas but God's timing isn't always our timing. It was tough but Mia was sick and in the hospital in Hong Kong so she had to wait a little longer.
Last year we were in the middle of the process to bring Max home. So again we had a child half way around the world on Christmas Day. Max was in the most loving foster home though so that helped a little.
This year we are at it again and Molly sits in an orphanage on Christmas. We can't do anything about it so tomorrow we will focus on the blessings we have at home. But, a piece of my heart is in China. I am very thankful that we have found Molly though and she knows we are coming and she will be home next year to celebrate with us. Her days are numbered in the orphanage and we are working as hard as we can to come and get her. Hopefully she got the package we sent and has a piece of home with her for Christmas.
Next year we will all be together for Christmas though. How wonderful that will be! There will be 7 stockings hung! We don't have any plans for future adoptions so every child of ours will be under the same roof for Christmas 2013.
Please say a little prayer for the 163 million orphans that don't have families coming for them. Look around and see if you may have room in your heart and home for one more. These children don't want much and their biggest wish is probably for a family! Could that be you? We would love to talk to anyone anytime about adoption!
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