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Sunday, May 26, 2013

Today...Is A Joyous Day!

February 9th, 2011 a sweet girl caught my eye. 

Her name was Maya, and she had just arrived at New Day Foster Home in Beijing. 

They post this picture of her, and I instantly fell in love, from that day I prayed for her...Nonstop.




This little girl so fragile and sweet. 

The plan at the time, was they were going to nurse her back to health..

...so she was strong enough to have surgery.

She would then have her ENT surgery to fix her lip. 

Then next the plan was to find her a family. 


She was so sweet, and had the BEST smile. 

I shared any photo that they posted of her, I shared the updates, and silly things she did. 

I wished more than anything that she would be mine. 

I loved her so much. 


On May 20th, 2011 we recieved a not so pleasent update. 

One that actually broke my heart, and hurt so much. 

Maya....Had been diagnosed with a Wilms tumor.

Maya...had cancer. 


My friend had messaged me share this news.

Through out the months I was constantly getting in contact with her caretakers. 

I needed to know how she was doing. 

And surprisingly enough...Maya took those Chemo treatments as great as is humanly possible while fighting cancer.  

Every time they shared a picture or update, they always said she was "All Smiles!" 


My little super girl.  It was always good to hear those nice updates.

They made me smile. 

She fought that battle with cancer for almost exactly a year...

But today my friends... Is a joyous day! 

Why, you might ask? 

Because Maya was announced.....

CANCER FREE! 

Maya says that something to shout about, and I honestly agree with her! 


Praise the Lord, this little princess is on her way to a new life! 


Winners!

Hello there dear friends,

I drew the winners of the earrings...

I have the winners name right here in front of me...

...but before I announce the winner, I wanted to thank you all! 

For sharing my blog, my posts, and my new adventure to Nyada village, in Uganda, Africa!

Yes, I still need quite a bit more money, but I still have time...

...Not to mention the awesome God that provides.  

If it's His will I will get there one way or another.

Through the belly of the whale, or walking on the path that He has paved for me.

I will get there! 

Now on to the winner...

Our lucky, and oh so gorgeous winner is....

Genesis H.!!!! 

I adore this sweet young lady, and think of her as family!

Thank you Genesis, for you donation and wonderful heart! 

Love you girlie! 



Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The Crying Girl

"...As she was sobbing uncontrollably and just being ignored, she had a pencil which she kept turning over and over as she sobbed." 

"...She is tied to the bed.  I was told the caregivers have no patience for her." 

Oh sweet one how my heart breaks for you.  

These small sentences speak volumes.

... ripping my heart to pieces, I don't understand.

You are so small, and sweet...

but yet locked in a crib, that's more like a cage. 

 eleven years old...and you've never been wanted by anyone. 

You carry more painful memories, and horrifying scars then I could fathom. 


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Someone Else

Today I'm not posting about me, or my missions trips, or my life.  

But instead someone else, and their mission. 

There is a beautiful family of 20, soon to be 23.

The vast majority of their sweet ones are adopted, from state care as well as overseas. 

Yes, they are going back for 3 more.  

Wonderful right? 

If you wouldn't mind jumping over to this blog linked here  and see how you can help. 

Not only can you help fund them, but you will also be entered to win some awesome items.

They received travel dates this morning, and are leaving very soon to go visit their kiddos.

They still need a bit of money, can you help fund them? 

Do it for Charity, Jonathan, and Matthew. 

They need a momma, and papa.