Today our adoption advocate, Carrie, notified us that their new special needs list had arrived. Immediately I went to the site to look at the faces of children in need and while Todd and I have been open to special needs we have tried to prepare ourselves for the long wait. Then I saw her name, Jenna, and my stomach started to get nervous and I knew I had to find out more about her.
Well here she is!! Her Chinese name is Jin Yu Man and she was born on August 27, 2006. She was abandoned at the gate of a hospital in Gui Ping City. Her surname, Jin, is after the city she was found in and Yu Man means "being filled with Jade and golden wealthy". Her special need is a 6x4cm hemangioma on the back of her neck. She weighed about 15lbs in Jan 07 and per her medical record appears to be a happy and healthy baby girl. Initially she was in a orphanage but was moved to foster care in Dec 06'. I am already in love with her and can't wait for her to be in my arms.
We will now be starting the process of applying with our agency to be matched with Jin Yu and this process will be the hardest thing we have had to endure yet in this journey to bring our baby home. First, anyone can apply for her with our agency until 5/31. Then all those that request Jin Yu will have their files brought before the matching committee at A Helping Hand where they have the difficult job of prayerfully choosing which family will be her forever family. Of course we know we are blessed to be with a wonderful christian agency that knows the ultimate decision is God's. The committee will be meeting on June 8 to make the match. This will be the longest month ever. When we are matched with Jin Yu we would most likely travel to China this fall to bring her home.
Please be praying for our family and Genei. I know we will need all the prayer support we can get for this exciting journey. God is awesome, amazing, and faithful. He will see us though this and work all things for His glory. "With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26
5 comments:
What a beautiful little girl! I will be praying for you and her. What a perfect match! The vacation pictures are great. Glad you all had fun.
Love ya,
Stacey M.
I'm praying for you and her Alisha. She is so beautiful, and I know she would be a perfect fit to you and your family.
Leslie
Oh, she is so precious. I'll keep the decision day, and you and your family, in my prayers.
Your ladybug pal,
Rebecca
I'm praying the committee will be led by the Holy Spirit in this deicison-making process! I pray for REST for you and your family! God is always good on His promises!
Blessings,
Pam
What a beautiful lady! I'll be praying for you all that June 8 comes quickly and that the best decision is made for both your family and baby.
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