"i will not leave you as orphans; i will come to you." - john 14:18
this beautifully precious girl is in haiti. she has practically nothing... sadness fills her frame, hope seems distant. but in the sea of sorrow, the Lord has not forgotten about her, He has not left her side... unbeknownst to her, He is working, moving mountains, and piercing hearts to bring her home.
her home... it makes me smile. her home is with our family; my sister-in-law {cindy - sidenote: don't hate her cause she's gorgeous}, her hubby {billy} and their girls {libby and gracie} are eagerly waiting for the Lord to bring her home to them; her new family. click here to read cindy's post for the full story.
i can't wait to see the little girl above be a part of this picture:
how can you help bring her home? read about the hope act (below), pray, pray, pray, and follow my sister-in-law's blog so you can share in our joy when we welcome this haitian princess into our family!
About the Hope Act....
If it passes it would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand the humanitarian parole policy announced on January 18, 2010, to children legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry adoption by the Government of Haiti prior to the earthquake on January 12, 2010. Basically - right now, an orphan with documents proving his/her orphan status before the quake is NOT elligible for humanitarian parole - BUT if the Hope Act (H.R. 4603) passes, those orphans can get humanitarian parole and be allowed in the States to live with approved families where they can be adopted. (they will actually first come over as unaccompanied minor refugees). This is important for many reasons. These orphans have been reliquished by their parents/guardians/extended family in Haiti. So, they have no one speaking up for them. That means right now they are lost in the system because Haiti cannot process paperwork necessary for adoptions. AND the orphanages are now overcrowded because of the earthquake and the many new orphans that tragedy created. So, if we can make way for pre-quake orphans to get out of orphanages and be put in families here in the States, then we will also be making room in the orphanages for the new orphans who need special care.
Anyone interested in supporting this piece of legislation can email their local Senators and Congressmen and express such! That would be extremely helpful!
to read about their adoption of libby from china, click here.
to read about their adoption of gracie from ethiopia, click here.
"...no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him..." - 1 corinthians 2:9
47 {comments}:
Keeping you all in my prayers!! Positive thoughts and everything I can send your way!!
I have tears in my eyes! She is so beautiful and such a little princess! What an amazing SIL and family you have to give her a precious home!! I will read on what we can do to bring her home!! She is just a doll! You and your family amaze me! Your strength, faith, heart is just amazing! I am so glad we have "met"! I am pretty sure we would be great friends if we ever met! You are on my list of people I would love to meet in blogland! :0)
Your SIL is gorg by the way but so are you....your whole family look like they could be models! Oh and how presh are there two little girls! Kelcee has that same dress!
If I was better we would adopt from Haiti! Right now though....it just isn't an option....I wish we could though!
xoxo
I have been following this too and it is so exciting! Carson and I will continut to pray for them and precious little K!
Oh, what a reunion that will be! I am going to check out your sil's blog. What a beautiful little girl, she surely is a princess!
Hi there - I just found your blog from Joye's and I am sooo glad I did!! This is such an awesome post!! I am thrilled for your family and I'm going to check out your sister in laws blog next. I love helping out other adopting families because I personally know the blessing it is (we are in the middle of adopting from Ethiopia...)
So, it was great to "meet" you today! I'm your newest follower!:)
Your sister in law have a beautiful family! I'm heading over to check out her blog now!
What a precious story! We need more people like your family in the world! Thinking of them!
This is amazing! I love that they've adopted, and I am definitely going to read their blog. It's awesome that they can get around all of the obstacles and are doing it a third time - What an amazing testimony to those of us that want to do it, too!!
What a wonderful story! I am heading over to your sister in laws blog! she sounds like an amazing woman!!!
Carissa,
Thank you for featuring our family today and bringing attention to the Hope Act. I love you dearly dearly dearly. You are such an amazing wife/mom and your beauty radiates. I love you! - Cindy
Wow, that was very touching. I will be praying for them and I will check out her blog. Thanks.
WOW - this is truly amazing! It really tugs on my heart strings..
That is amazing! I will definitly be following! Keep them in my prayers!
Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my blog and for following. I am now following yours. I am going to check out your SIL blog. Adoption is such a blessing. Thanks for sharing about the beautiful things God is doing in their lives.
Blessings,
Amy
WOW! you just have amazing women throughout your whole family! tyson and i always talk about adopting babies from uganda and haiti so i am so excited to read your sister-in-law's blog! tyson and i will be praying for them as well.
Hope you had a great st. patrick's day!
What a BEAUTIFUL family!! And their hearts for adoption are just overflowing with the love of God for His children!! I will definitely be praying that this act passes and swiftly!
oh my goodness this is incredible and absolutely inspiring!
i will be praying for their family and will keep this sweet little girl in my thoughts!
What good people...wow. Prayers going up for your family and that precious little munchkin!
Simply Amazing! I will keep you guys in my prayers!
How amazing! Adoption is part of God's plan and I love seeing families respond to the call. Praying for that sweet girl and her whole soon to be extended family!
Wow, that is so amazing! I'll deefinitely be sending good thoughts your sister's way!
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Hi! Just wanted to let you know I'm your newest follower. I'm going to be reading up on your SIL's stories and may just become her newest follower as well!
What a beautiful angel! Your SIL Cindy is an amazing woman w/ a huge heart. I can't wait to read more!
Carissa, this is unbelievable.!! what a beautiful story ...thanks for sharing it with us. I have a friend who is also trying to adopt a pair of siblings from Haiti... their faith and trust in God throughout this is humbling.
Carissa, thanks for sharing this story with us. I look forward to hearing more as their journey moves along!
I was going to ask if the other girls are adopted from somewhere overseas but then i saw your links : ) I'll have to check them out sometime...my little sister is adopted from China, too!
I am praying!! What a beautiful family and a precious little girl!
~Jennifer
how awesome, I will be praying for them!
What an amazing thing your sister is doing and offering for this little girl. My prayers are with her and your family.
wow... is this kelly's sister? I haven't seen her in SO many years! What a precious story.
ugh! this just takes my breath away. i love stories like this...i love you for spreading the news...
Glory to God!
xoxo
Amazing. Simply stated, that is most heartfelt story I've heard in a while. What a special family!
Praying for everyone involved, and for the Lord's will to be done!! Thanks for sharing their story!
Happy Friday Follow!!
Im a new follower!!
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She's beautiful! Congrats to your entire family, what a blessing!
I'm a new follower from Friday Follow :)
Wow! You're going to make such a huge impact on this girl, and an impact on me- this really makes you realize all you have to be thankful for. What a moving and touching story. I'm a new Friday Follow- I'll be looking forward to your posts!
I am now following you back :)
Have a great day!
Leslie M
http://livelovelaughwithleslie.com
What an amazing and heart touching true story. All the best to this little girl and family!
Thanks also for linking up with Friday Follow and so glad you joined in this week! I am now your blog follower.
~ Lynn
http://www.middayescapades.com
That is really sweet! What a beautiful family. I am your newest follower. Nice to mee you, Christine from Cute Stuff
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Hope you have a fantastic Friday.
Felissa
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WOW! I'll be praying for them!
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It just warms my heart to see hope coming into situations that seem hopeless.
Praise God - so excited!! Off to follow your sisters blog!!!
I am following from Friday Follow and this is just an amazing story. Hope to see you back - http://gifts2love.blogspot.com
The children are so blessed that God has sent them to your family. Many prayers and well wishes for you and your sister! Happy Friday!
Kel
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WOW!!! Carissa, this is a wonderful story!!!
I just came from your SIL's blog, what a wonderful story.
That is really awesome. My sister adopted one of her children from Panama and it was QUITE a journey! It is a truly awesome way to bless a family and a child.
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