China AND Southeast Asia?....seriously??!!!

YES, Seriously!! Call us crazy, as some have, but we think we will be extra blessed! As you all know the process time for referrals in Southeast Asia has become long and unpredictable. We see a great need in China and have decided to welcome a special needs child from China into our home while we wait for her sister from the Southeast! We are extremely excited as we embark on this new journey. There are a lot of things that need to come together {mostly finances} but are certain that God will provide for this since He led us to add onto our family in this way! We are hoping to be over in China next summer picking up our China doll! In efforts to raise money, I have added some new things to my Etsy shop: Thanks for helping spread the word!! And continue to pray for our process!

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  1. CatiejoyceJune 28, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Congratulations and we can't wait to see your TWO precious girls in your family!!

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  2. BrazenlillyJune 29, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    That's great, Stephanie! I've been meaning to msg you and ask you what the scoop is, so thanks for letting us all know. i agree that you will be doubly blessed and can't wait to see how these two journeys play out in your lives.

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  3. excitedtobeafamilyJuly 2, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    I am excited for your family! Keep us all posted! I hope it works out as well as it did for us!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    If crazy means that you're willing to serve God as He so leads, no matter what that might mean or where it might take you, because you want to be used by Him to the utmost possible all for His glory, then you're totally crazy. I love what God is doing in your life right now, and I am so excited to see the outcome of your adoption journeys!

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