As church was dismissing today, a small child brought me card. I wasn't sure if it was really for me or if I was supposed to pass it on to someone else. I asked the child if I should open the card and the answer was and excited, "Yes"! Inside it read:
"Tracy,
When you are adopting you lack the physical reminder you have while pregnant. For that reason, I wore a bracelet like this while we were waiting to complete our adoption. There is an ancient Chinese belief that says,
An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break.
I hope it helps fill you with as much joyful anticipation as it did me."
Inside the card was a beautiful little red pouch that contained a silver bracelet with a red thread woven through it and two charms - a heart and a ladybug. I'll have to read more about what the ladybug symbolizes in China - I think it represents good luck. This special family also contributed financially to help us bring our baby home. I searched everywhere in the Children's Ministry to thank them, but they were already gone! My entire body was covered in chills and I felt so THANKFUL!
As we continue on our adoption journey, my prayer is that we can touch other families through our adoption journey. We are hopeful that other families will feel the same tug on their hearts that we did to adopt or to somehow be a part of supporting one of the 143million orphans in the world. Please know that we love sharing our story and we are happy to answer any questions you may have about adoption.
Thankful,
Tracy
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Perspective
This morning one of my friends brought her family to our church for the first time. No big deal, right? Well, this amazing woman has 22 children (3 biological and the others through adoption)!! I may even been off on the number, because I believe she is taking care of three additional foster children right now. The next time you don't want to get your family ready for church, think of this amazing woman who helped all of these children get ready for church today! Each of the children had been fed, dressed in their best clothing, and their hair was fixed!!
As I walked with this amazing mother down the hall, we passed two other adoptive mothers. There we were - 4 of us - standing in the hall together. All woven together through adoption. I hope that our stories will lead others to support adoption in some way. Not everyone is called to adopt, but many are able to support adoption through other means.
Our agency, CCAI, now has all of our dossier documents. Join us in prayer this week that we submitted everything that is necessary and all of our paperwork will be approved. Next step, the papers will be sent to Colorado to be translated and then on to China. We are coming baby, Phillips!! Miss you.
Love,
Tracy
As I walked with this amazing mother down the hall, we passed two other adoptive mothers. There we were - 4 of us - standing in the hall together. All woven together through adoption. I hope that our stories will lead others to support adoption in some way. Not everyone is called to adopt, but many are able to support adoption through other means.
Our agency, CCAI, now has all of our dossier documents. Join us in prayer this week that we submitted everything that is necessary and all of our paperwork will be approved. Next step, the papers will be sent to Colorado to be translated and then on to China. We are coming baby, Phillips!! Miss you.
Love,
Tracy
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