Celebrating Josie

My heart over flows.

My sister, sisterinlaw, and Mom hosted a shower for me. It was the most gorgeous decorated thing I ever did see. With world globes and Chinese decor and pinks and blues. It made me shiver in my boots.  And not only did I think so, but it was quoted by a guest that it was the best party food ever. Homemade spring rolls, sausage wraps, mini mini cupcakes, tea and fortune cookies. And every gift was precious and warmed me down to my toes. Pink, fluffy, and soft pretties. 

But it wasn't all about that. It was WAY more. 

This is what got me the most...the part that choked up my heart and tears...

the honor of knowing each and every one of these precious ladies. 

Each one brings a different story to tell.  

Each one has a part of my heart. 

Each one has been brought into my life for a purpose. To encourage and be encouraged. To bless and to be blessed. 

I don't deserve these family and friendships. But God loans to me these precious relationships. 

I  am honored to be trusted with them. May I never forget the support. The love. And may I shower it back on them.

May God pour blessings on them and that God would hear their prayers and answer. 

Go NOW

We will be first time parents. I think that alone can make this journey seem more scary. And that I have read and read people's journeys and books. 

I was able to go with a medical team to China over a year ago to visit and evaluate kids in three different orphanages. I got to see the effect of neglect on our precious kiddos. All these things make this waiting seem like forever. Now that we have a picture of our daughters face, these two months seem longer then the last three years all put together. 

I just want to go NOW. 

See that preciousness. See that!!  Does my heart's cry make more sense now?

I wonder

It's Chinese New Year. I wonder if Josie's orphanage is having any celebrating. I wish she was here so we could celebrate together. We would eat yummy food and make lanterns and giggle and snuggle. 

But I have to trust. God is way better than I when it comes to comforting and making us feel special. God is holding her in His hand. God's got this.