ASHLYN HOPE (LI HUI) McKEE!!!
The CCCWA said "YES"!!! I just received word tonight at 10:00 PM that we got approved...again. We still have to file for preliminary approval which is the "big one", but we are so thankful that they are giving us a second chance try to make her ours. I knew in my heart they would say yes, but I couldn't really let my heart run free until it was official. So much has happened in such a short window of time. It seemed like time was crawling by at such a slow pace there for so long. When we backed out I knew that it was going to be a very long time before Matt would be open to even discussing the idea of adoption again. I found myself feeling very helpless and yet, at the same time, my desire to adopt was growing rapidly. I had to keep reminding myself that God is in control and I want His will, not mine. Well, we are 100% sure this time that this little girl is meant to be a McKee. God all but showed up in person to tell us this was what we are suppose to do. We were so scared 6 months ago, but in these past 6 months, He's done an amazing thing for us. He gave us time to learn and think and pray. He has stretched us and changed us. No longer are we looking through rosey colored glasses. We are optimistic and full of hope, but we are aware that this will be a journey of faith for sure. The next step is to get some paperwork (our Letter of Intent) finished up and sent over to CCCWA and then if they approve us, we can write her to tell her about us. Oh, my heart!!! I already did that before, but never got the chance to send it. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would get to be her mom after all. And all I was asking for was that I might get to meet her one day and hug her sweet neck and kiss her precious little face and look her in the eyes and tell her how we've prayed...
God is so good. He is the giver of every good thing. Tonight I will sleep good knowing that in 12-15 short months my sweet daughter will finally be home.
PLEASE, we covet your prayers: financially, spiritually, physically, & emotionally
Love,
Matt & Rebecca
Thursday, August 4, 2011
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Hi Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteI just got your email and I am so happy for you and your family!
What a good and gracious god we serve. Please know that you are in my prayers as you travel this journey and please feel free to call anytime.
I enjoyed getting to know you at the start of this journey and am so excited to follow the rest of it!
Lori
Prayers for all that is ahead. You are going into things well prepared...and that's all we can do. God will lead us through the rest. Please know if there's anything I can ever do- or if you need a listening ear down the road- I will be blessed to help in any way.
ReplyDeleteAnd last of all...congratulations on being the soon-to-be parents of one more!!! :) Blessings, Jennifer