The end of the wait is in sight, but the journey for Mia to become part of our family has only just begun. Today when finalizing details with our agency, our caseworker warned me to be prepared for the worst when we meet Mia. She wanted to be sure I was aware that she MAY NOT be happy to be with us. She reminded me that rejection is normal, and that attachment takes time. Thankfully, I've spent the last 6 months reading everything I can about older child adoption. I've read some inspiring stories and some terrifying ones. All I know for sure is this: I am sure God called us to this journey and He will see us through. That's it. That is all I know for sure. That is enough.
"We witness a miracle every time a child enters into life. But those who make their journey home across time & miles, growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them, are carried on the wings of destiny and placed among us by God's very own hands."--- Kristi Larson
This will be my last post until we arrive in China. Please do continue to pray for all of us as our family welcomes Mia. Pray for our children who will be staying here. This all will be a big transition for them as well.
Love to all of you and thank you for your continued support, encouragement and prayers. We are just amazed by how God has blessed us during this time. We began not knowing how we would fund Mia's adoption. God has been faithful. All the funding is in place. That is a miraculous story for another day.......
13 comments:
What wonderful news regarding your funding! I'll definitely be praying for Mia's little heart as God prepares it for YOUR family. Can't wait to follow your journey.
I cannot wait to follow your journey! We brought our little girl home at the age of 6 in June 2008. Please feel free to email me if you have ANY rejection issues or questions while in China and once home. I prepared myself for months and yep...it happened to me and it was heart wrenching. You are going to have a blast! I will also advise to bring a couple of non-girly clothes just in case. I brought a ton of girly clothes and my little girl is a major TOMBOY!! I should have known from all of the pictures before we traveled. She refused to wear anything girly after the 3rd day so we had to go to Walmart for her to pick out...boy clothes!!ugh! But I did anything to help ease her transition. You will have a blast in China and just try to go with the flow.
My blog is: www.petalsandpigtails.com and you can link to my email from there.
Congrats!!!
Oh I have butterflies for you... the good kind of butterflies. I will be praying for your whole family. All my love,
Amy
Can't believe that the time for you to get Mia is HERE! We will cover your trip in prayer- especially little Mia. Wish we could be there with you like with Lilly and Lainie's adoption trip. Update the blog as much as possible - PLEASE!
Jennifer,
I'm praying for Mia. Praying that she will find comfort in you and that her heart (through God's handiwork) will know that you are her mommy. I'm also lifting up your four beautiful children who will be anxiously awaiting your return at home. Much love to you and your family! Can't wait to come back to the area and meet your new addition!
Praying for you all and Mia on this Journey, we have been there and understand fully what you are going through. I look forward to following your journey there and back home.
Jennifer O'Cain
Mom to Lily, home @ 7yrs
We are praying for you as you travel and hoping that all will go smoothly. May God be with you and bless you. We can't wait to meet Mia!
We will be thinking and praying for each of you.....We look forward to sharing this wonderful journey.
Hugs and many blessings.....
Hillary
We will be thinking of you and saying many prayers along the way. Thank you so much for letting us share this amazing journey with your family. God bless each of of you....Much love.
I hope you have fun and we are praying for you. Love Molly
Blessings on your journey, Jennifer. We look forward to following along.
Adopting an older child certainly IS different but so, so worth it.
I can't wait to follow your journey. We will be bringing our 5 year old daughter home this summer! Praying for you...
Jennifer,
Our family will be praying for you as you travel to bring Mia home. I hope we can meet someday when you are here visiting Jan and her family.
Praying for Mia and all of your children.
Sharon
www.ourfamilyourstory.com
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