Witnessing them cross over Jordan

I do not do this very often, but I just MUST share my friend Tracy's most recent post about celebrating one year home with their sibling group of four from Ethiopia. Add these most precious children to Levi, Nash, Elle and dad, Jimmy and you get one completely alive, loving, amazing, faith-FILLED household. 

Here's an excerpt from the post. You'll see why this woman is hero in my life:

The little boy who wanted to throw himself into the fire-- is my child--- and he is healed.

Matthew 17:14-21

The Mary who poured perfume on Jesus' feet from her alabaster box lives here--- and her box never runs low on oil.

John 12:1-8

The lost sheep who Jesus leaves the 99 behind to search for and brings back on his shoulders---has been restored.

Luke 15: 3-7
The dove that Noah sent out to look for land, has found a place to build his nest.
Genesis 8:12

More than once I've heard the question, 

"Do you ever wonder what you've gotten yourself into?"

Well, I did not get myself into it.  God did.

And I can honestly say that I have never doubted that AT ALL-----not even once!

It was His hand that stopped the flow of the Jordan for the Israelites to walk over on dry land.

And it was His hand that 

caused our eyes to fall on these sweet faces, 

released them from their chains, 

led us across the ocean to get them,

and has provided for our every need---- abundantly!

What does give me a sharp pain in my heart is the thought of what if I had just passed on these kids and said we'll choose others when the situation was looking hopeless. 

And the most beautiful part about it is that He used His Body to do all this.

When I think back over the past year, what stands out the most is how we have been so incredibly supported by His Body living out His truth in word, in prayer and in deed.

 

 

Honored to walk with you even a few steps, Tracy. You are a beautiful person raising a beautiful family in a home so warm and comfortable you cannot help but leave being a better person.

We are family

This week we celebrate six months together with Vismay. His new thing is drawing, and his specialty is drawing us, his family. I absolutely adore this picture because it is a little revelation of his heart. Adjustment is no cake walk. In fact, it is just plain HARD. But this sweet expression reminds me that every single day is worth it. We are going somewhere. Together.

Vismay is a treasure. Family should make us smile a great big smile, especially the family member that got an extra set of arms.