Thursday, July 19, 2012

Feeling small...

Today I was feeling small.  Some days are like that.  I let my eyes linger on the "concern of the day" and, suddenly, it became so... BIG.  Thankfully, I serve a BIG God.  He knows my heart.  He knows my every need.  He knows me better than I know myself.  And just when I was feeling so small He sent my 7 year old grandson with news of a change jar.  He had started it off with all the change he had.  Why?  Because "we need to get those kids home!"  So, right now, I will choose to keep my attention focused on God.  I will choose to keep my ear tuned to His voice.

Whether you turn to the right, or to the left, 
your ears will hear a voice behind you saying
"This is the way, walk in it."
Isaiah 30:21


Now, I have some BIG news!  We would like to introduce...


Elaina Maelle (honoring 3 precious women in our lives)

and 


Ethan James (just because we like it!)

We'd also like to announce our first BIG fundraiser!  We are going to "Bunco our Blessings out of Bulgaria" on July 31st!  For information on this evening of fun, food, fellowship and PRIZES you can go here.  Check it out!  There's even a way to participate (and have a chance to win!) if you can't actually be at the event :)



 







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9 comments:

  1. Bree R.July 19, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Was thinking there was some verse in the Bible about new names:

    For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem's sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn...you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow. No longer will they call you Deserted. Isaiah 62:1-4

    I know it is speaking about Jerusalem's redemption, but it also seems appropriate for the redemption of His children out of captivity.

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  2. AshleeJuly 20, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Sharon,

    You don't know me, but I know someone also adopting from that orphanage. Ever since Susanna posted Beacon's picture, and I saw him on Reece's Rainbow, I've loved him. My son and I have prayed daily for him. I'm so thankful that he has a forever family and am looking forward to following your story and seeing how he thrives with a family :) Blessings and I'll continue praying for him and you throughout this process! God will provide!

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 11:17 PM

      Thank you so much for holding him up in prayer. We are so excited to get them home! I love how God spreads these children's stories to the far reaches and pulls strangers together!

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  3. SusannaJuly 22, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Sharon, you are so right, and may God's greatness be all the more evident because of our puny-ness.

    Oh, how beautiful your new children are!!

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 11:15 PM

      They are, aren't they? And don't they just look like they were made to be brother and sister?

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  4. Jed and KimberAugust 5, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Found ya! Good thing Susanna featured you because I could not, for the life of me remember your blog name. Yay! I shared at church today about the car washes...miss you already on FB :) -Kim

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  5. Rebecca LeeAugust 23, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Oh I am so thankful to find you! Beacon has been one that I have chosen to pray and advocate for. His picture gripped me from the moment I saw it. Praising God that he has a family!

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  6. AdeyeAugust 28, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Hi Sharon,

    My name is Adéye. I am currently at Pleven for the first trip to adopt our Hasya. Would you please contact me at nogreaterjoymom@gmail.com? I have something to share with you :)

    Thanks!

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  7. MamaVSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Your children are beautiful and I love their names! I am looking forward to reading about their journey home.
    :-)

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