Every call has a beginning.........

A quiet moment when God
Whispers a promise to a mother’s heart
A holy place where a father bows and faithfully accepts
the journey set before him.

A miraculous morning that unexpectedly dawns…
Casting its first light on a chosen threshold.
A gentle knock..a closed door opens.

A sacred invitation sent by the Father..
Leads to the other side of the world.
Where lonely hearts stare out orphanage windows
Praying for someone to care.

And then one morning,
On an ordinary day
An orphan’s life changes...
God sends them a second chance...Through you.

Thought for the Day ~

I will say to the north: Give them up! and to the south: Do not hold them back! Bring My sons from far away, and My daughters from the ends of the earth - everyone called by My name and created for My glory. I have formed him; indeed, I have made him.  Isaiah 43:6-7

Bring Owen Smith HOME!

When Jake was in Taiwan, he had a playmate and bestest friend, Owen.  This little boy found his forever family not long after we found Jake.  Unfortunately, because of US government red tape, Owen is still in Taiwan.  His adoption has been finalized by the Taiwanese government!  But the US side refused to recognize it - even though all the hoops have been jumped through!  I am very emotional about this because.....there but for the grace of GOD go I.  The pain that Owen's family must be going through today, of all days, as Owen celebrates his 1st birthday, must be unbearable.  Please read his story.  If there is anyone you know, please contact them.  We MUST bring Owen home!

Bring Owen Home

Jake and tiny Owen - late August, 2009

The boys! Early March, 2010

One Year Later.......

In early August last year, there was a baby boy just getting released from the NICU of a hospital in Kaoshsiung, Taiwan.  He was very tiny, with his legs in a harness.  God put him into the hands of the wonderful ladies at the House of Hope for safe-keeping until his forever family came to get him.  The moment I saw this little face, I knew he was to be our son.

Fast forward to late July, 2010.......that teeny-tiny little boy has come home to our family, where God planned for him to be.  He is no longer wearing a harness on his legs - legs that now scramble all over the place, crawling at the speed of sound.  Today, those once weak little legs held him as he stood up all by himself. 

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I will let these pictures speak for themselves.

God is Awesome!

Happy 1st Birthday, Jake!

I can not believe that Jake is already one year old.  He is our special little man.  Although he didn't want to feed himself, Jake really enjoyed his 1st piece of cake - the sugar high that followed can attest to that.  Ha-ha. 

Since coming home, he has grown so much!  He is sitting up all by himself and can get around to where ever he takes a fancy.  Note following picture. 

Jake's Dust Bunny Removal Service

Jake is constantly trying to imitate Natalie, wanting to do what she does, which sometimes drives her crazy.  Too cute!  I think that he is saying "Da-Da" because he only says it when he is looking at Jon.