Good News

Twas the night before Christmas..
I am 'borrowing' this from my friend.

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the land
there are parentless children, with no toys in hand


No stockings to be hung by the chimney with care
no hopes for a family soon to be there

Their beds are not snug--but cold and quite bare
there are no goodnight kisses--no one to care


While we in our homes, laughing in delight
all settle down for a Merry Christmas Eve night


When in someone's heart--there arises a clatter
there are children in need--who's lives really DO matter!


Away to the computer please go in a flash
to see the sweet face with whom YOU could be matched!

While a child you see--their beautiful face all aglow
could this be MY child--could I already know??


When in the dreams of the orphan--what always appears
is a family to love them, to care and hold dear


As you stare at that child--your heart beats real quick--
for you know in your heart that sweet face will stick


More dreams sweet children have--to call parents by name-
come mama! come daddy! come family to claim!


To the ends of the earth--your heart seems to call
now child--I'm coming--I wish for you ALL!


So on a plane to your child--over rooftops you flew
to hold this dear soul--a wish did come true


And then in a twinkling-I saw through the door
this child of my heart-that was waiting no more


As I got my camera and was turning around-
into my arms did she come with a bound!


She was dressed in many layers from her head to her foot
and into my heart her life was just put


there was no round face--no plump little belly
just sad little eyes, and legs shaking like jelly


In a swirl of a pen, and a stamp and a seal
my world became brighter--like I could suddenly feel!


We spoke not a word--they weren't needed at all
and I knew in this moment where I got this call


God laid his hands on my heart--and to the occasion I rose
and He could do it for you--this question He'll pose.....


It won't be a shout--no not even a whistle
it won't be real clear--but faint like a whisper


Can you make room in your heart--if you try with your might?
And make a difference for one--help them see the light?


I can see you exclaim as you hold your child tight--
Thank you Lord for this gift--you got it EXACTLY right!

As I wipe my tears away I realize how I can't wait till the day I can hold Lia in my arms. I'm letting myself go there now little by little. I've been less guarded and have begun to believe that while there are many mountains to climb Lia may soon be ours. I'm dreaming of the future with Lia and what our life will look like. At times it feels so far away. Oh how I wish we were on our way to China to bring Lia home now. How we would love to celebrate with her on Feb 10 this year. The waiting is long and is hurts my heart to know that we will not be with her on her birthday. So I busy myself  painting and decorating her new room, putting together care package #3 and planning the benefit to bring her home.
 
While I'm keeping busy Jason has had some good news to keep him distracted. Tomorrow he will test with a local fire department for a full-time position. Please keep him in your prayers with 13 men going for one position we are going to need all the prayers we can get! This position would be a huge blessing when it comes time to bring Lia home. With the 24 hour on 48 hour off schedule Jason and I could work our schedules out so one of us will always be home with the kids. What huge blessing. It's hard not to get to excited, Jason has wanted a job like this one for over 8 years now. Here's to thinking we will have much good news to share with you soon!
 
With a full heart,