My Boys

Handsome Bass and DD

E-mail

I received this the other day in an e-mail. I was feeling very weary about the adoption and our progress and this message really hit home. It really has nothing to do with my control, it is God alone who has the power to make this happen.

One Door Closes..Another Opens
Revelations 3:8

When God leads you to the edge of the cliff, trust Him fully and let go, only 1 of 2 things will happen, either He'll catch you when you fall, or He'll teach you how to fly! 'The power of one sentence! God is going to shift things around for you today and let things work in your favor.. God closes doors no man can open & God opens doors no man can close..

Grant/donations

We received some donations to our adoption fund. These donations were all made by people we do not know. That amazes me, the kindness of others, it is truly so touching. So if you are reading this and you made one of the donations, words can't really express our thanks. This really touches our hearts. Will keep you posted on our progress =) We also have applied for a grant through Gift of Adoption Fund we pray that we may be awarded this. This could be our key peice in bringing Iryna home. We are ready in every way except financially and Iryna as well as all these children deserve to be with a family yesterday. Thanks so much for following along with us=)

Prayers

As every one following this knows, money is our obstacle at this time. We just received our updated fingerprints and are ready to just go but are stuck. We yet again are applying for grants and loans to help us complete this. Please, please pray for divine intervention from God. He an he alone can see this through. Pray that he places it on the hearts of those that have it to give. Pray for us when we get weary about this and please pray for Iryna who sits over there without the love and warmth of a family. Thank you so much!

Prayers

I have been going back and forth in my head about what we are doing. Questioning if I am out of my mind. But how can giving a child a family be wrong in any way. It takes nothing to love someone. yes mayby financially this is not the right time to adopt. But is there ever a right time, will we ever be financially well off? I don't think so and if we have this in our hearts and follow God's desire for us then why is it wrong, you tell me? None of these children deserve to wait a minute longer, I can't imagine them waking up scared or sick and having no one. I also was thinking about myself and feel so fortunate. If you know me you know I am a very deep person, when I am passionate or determined about something there is no stoping me. I think my husband probably gets sick of my constant need to know the why of everything, to feel everything inside and out. I sometimes wonder though if I am extremely fortunate or if this is a burden. I feel things and emotions so deep, but not just for myself, for others. It affects me a lot at work, when someone is hurting emotionally or lonely I feel the ache, the catch in my throat. Sometimes it's overwhelming because i also have all my own hurts, worries ect. But I feel blessed to be able to feel emotions so deep, to me this is a gift and makes me feel so alive. I don't ever want to become just surface, the intensity of my emotions and feelings for others makes me who I am.

Just got this poem, Love it

The Chosen Heart

Longing for a child to love,

I'd wish upon the stars above.

In my heart I always knew,

A part of me was meant for you.

I think how happy we will be,

Once I adopt you, and you adopt me.

I dream of all the joy you'll bring,

Imagining even the littlest things.

The way it will feel to hold you tight,

And tuck you in every night.

The drawings on the refrigerator door,

And childhood toys across the floor.

The favorite stories read again and again,

And hours of games with make-believe friends.

The day you took my outstretched hand,

A journey ended, but our lives began.

Still mesmerized by your sweet face,

Still warmed inside by our first embrace.

I promised to give you a happy home,

And a loving family all your own.

A house you've now made complete,

With laughter, smiles, and tiny feet.

A parent is one who guides the way,

Know I will be there everyday.

Rest easy as each night you sleep,

A lifetime of love is yours to keep.

Longing for a child to love,

I'd wish upon the stars above.

In my heart I always knew,

A part of me belonged to you.

Puzzle Fundraiser

We are starting a puzzle fundraiser.
This puzzle jumped out at me. The little girl so reminds me of Iryna and the puzzle itself is beautiful. We will frame it when it's done and I can already see her little eyes gazing up at this puzzle. Please consider buying a piece, and
becoming a part of the journey to bring Iryna home. What a gift to her. We are
asking for $5 donations or any amount you feel drawn to donate. I know one day
when Iryna looks at all the names, how incredibly special she will feel knowing
that many people worked to get her here. It is a 1000 piece puzzle and we are
trying to sell every single piece, so please repost or spread this to all you
know that may be able to spare the $5.00. To donate just click the button on the right and donate there. Also please send me an e-mail so I can write your name on the back of the pieceand send you a picture of it. laurieramirez@...
Ok thank you so much, and please spread the word we need all the help we can to
get our little girl home. Thank you so much.
Laurie

Puzzle Fundraiser- Angel Kisses

News

Well not lots of news. We are slowly progressing due only to financial barriers. I so wish that we had all the money and could go get her. The truth though is we do not, but for Iryna I will climb every mountain rather than not give her the chance of having a family. Please keep praying for Iryna and us. Thanks and Goodnight :D

Family

I just want to say how much I love my family and how lucky Iryna will be to have them as a family and they her. I have read so many stories of families bieng so unsupportive. I feel so fortunate that my Mom and all my siblings are so supportive of this. They realize that this is our dream and will support and love us no matter what we do in life. For that I am so thankful. It means more to me than you could imagine.