Today was one of those days for me when I was feeling extreme opposite emotions....very sad...and then later in the day, very happy! This morning, I attended the funeral for a precious three-year-old girl from China. She was adopted 11 months ago by a family in the town where I live. I had met the mother for lunch one day before we both got our referrals for our precious daughters. Our girls were on the same special needs list with our agency. This couple traveled to get their daughter in March of last year and we went to China in June. We had not had a chance to get our girls together and now little Emme is in heaven with Jesus' arms wrapped around her. I feel SO very sad over their loss! I have been holding my little Emmie this week and cannot imagine the loss they are feeling. Please pray for this family. After the funeral in the morning, which was quite special but very sad, I had to switch emotional gears. I loaded up some of our China souvenirs and headed to meet up with some friends so I could loan the items to them. The "happy" emotions kicked in because I am overjoyed for this couple (our friends) who will be traveling to China soon to adopt a precious daughter who is less than a year old. This couple has been waiting for their referral for about three years and finally received it on Valentine's Day! On Sunday night, they will be having a fund-raiser to help raise money to cover the cost of the adoption. Please pray for this family also....they don't have the funds that are needed...yet! God is SO good and I know He will provide....in His perfect timing. Thank you for joining me in prayer for these two special adoptive families who are at opposite ends of the spectrum of life right now. Bless you!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Both a SAD and HAPPY Day!
Today was one of those days for me when I was feeling extreme opposite emotions....very sad...and then later in the day, very happy! This morning, I attended the funeral for a precious three-year-old girl from China. She was adopted 11 months ago by a family in the town where I live. I had met the mother for lunch one day before we both got our referrals for our precious daughters. Our girls were on the same special needs list with our agency. This couple traveled to get their daughter in March of last year and we went to China in June. We had not had a chance to get our girls together and now little Emme is in heaven with Jesus' arms wrapped around her. I feel SO very sad over their loss! I have been holding my little Emmie this week and cannot imagine the loss they are feeling. Please pray for this family. After the funeral in the morning, which was quite special but very sad, I had to switch emotional gears. I loaded up some of our China souvenirs and headed to meet up with some friends so I could loan the items to them. The "happy" emotions kicked in because I am overjoyed for this couple (our friends) who will be traveling to China soon to adopt a precious daughter who is less than a year old. This couple has been waiting for their referral for about three years and finally received it on Valentine's Day! On Sunday night, they will be having a fund-raiser to help raise money to cover the cost of the adoption. Please pray for this family also....they don't have the funds that are needed...yet! God is SO good and I know He will provide....in His perfect timing. Thank you for joining me in prayer for these two special adoptive families who are at opposite ends of the spectrum of life right now. Bless you!
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Yes, Sarah those are the hard ones - only God understands what His plan is.
Hi Sarah!! How heartbreaking!!! Was this little girl on the same list with Lizzie? I can't remember if Lizzie and Emmie were on the same list. I assume that they were. How incredibly sad!!! I will definitely keep this family in my prayers!!!
Hey Ann...thanks for your comment and your prayers for this family! This little girl, Emme Grace, was on the same list. I am sure this family will be on my mind for quite some time...and in my prayers. How are you guys doing? I can't believe how fast Emmie is growing and I am sure you feel the same about Lizzie! Time flies!
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