Our New Son....

The road to our son Yong Qi Bi has not been an easy road. I really don’t know if adoption ever is, but this time his adoption is surrounded by different circumstances than our other adoptions. I wish I could eloquently put my words down like some, but I do not have that gift. I do know that this little boy is meant to be a R. My husband and I have never prayed and fasted over an adoption like we did this time. We always pray for each adoption and they are never a willy nilly idea, but this time our prayer was followed with fasting. We earnestly sought the Lords will with all our hearts. I love the quote that says “The will of God, nothing less-nothing more”. I do not ever; I mean ever, want to do something contrary to the will of the Lord. I know that can lead to so many issues. I think most people have the sin of omission when it comes to adoption. The Lord has put it on people’s hearts to adopt, but for some excuse or another they do not go forward. Now let me say that, I know not everyone is called to adopt. I realize that, but I do think that a lot more people are called that actually go forward. I didn’t want to be on the other spectrum. I could adopt many kiddos. That’s where my heart is. I have seen with my owns eyes a child laying in their own pee, on a piece of plywood wearing nothing but a cloth diaper held by a rope. In face we adopted one of those children. I absolutely love being a mom. I love every booger filled, slobbery kiss, surgery, graduation, meal-fixen, laundry doing day. Ok, totally honest, sometimes it’s not all roses, but Gods grace gets me through every single day and for the most part, I love it. With this adoption we have not announced to the public, our church or family yet. In fact there are only a handful that know right now. It’s not that we are ashamed. It’s not that we are questioning our decision.

My husband is just starting a business. He had lost his job (not of any fault his own) which is a very long story that some know. It was a hard time for us, but God has got us through. In fact, I know that the Lord knew it all was going to happen and T. would have never started his one business if he had continued working where he was. He has always wanted to start his own business. Every since we were married, he has talked about it and he has a hard work ethic and the smarts to do it. But why leave a decent paying job with benefits to start your own business? Sometimes it circumstances that lead the road you take and we believe the Lord leads all our circumstances. All things work together for good to those who love God and all called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28. So, back to the reason we have not told a lot of people….. We did not want to hear the “oh”, “ok” or “your what?” We received that when we adopted M. In fact last time we had one upset relative call another and they wanted then to tell us to stop! They said we couldn’t afford it. This is honestly quite interesting because he is now filing bankruptcy. Our kids do not wear designer clothes, drive beamers, but they are definitely not lacking in anything. Some days are tighter financially than others, but whose aren’t? We believe if the Lord leads you to something, He will provide the way. We believe this with all our being. That doesn’t mean we can sit on our bottoms and not work hard to reach the goal He has set before us. Which leads me to this post. One to announce our son Thatcher and the other show you what I am making to sell to help pay the fees to get him home. If this offends you, I am sorry. It seems now days, its taboo to mention God or fund raise and if that’s the case for you, then just quietly leave the blog and have a nice day. If not, please look at our handsome son and see if there is something that may tickle your fancy. Please note that all these items are made by me. They are made with love and new materials that have been pre-washed. Not one of the items are perfect, making them each unique. I am not a professional seamstress, I just love to sew and make things, have been doing it for years and couldn’t think of a better way to help bring him home. The dresses can be layered or worn alone.  Material for these 2 dress is the Michael Miller fabric!!!  Thanks T and J.

Size 3 reversible dress with scarf

opposite side

$35.00 for size 3 reversible dress/scarf plus actual shipping

Size 5 reversible dress with scarf (is small on C, but wanted to actually show it on someone)

opposite side of dress

$35.00 for size 5 reversible dress and scarf, plus actual shipping

New Old navy 2T shirt with two homemade matching barrettes (made with no slip). 

$15.00 plus actual shipping.

4T Old Navy shirt with two matching barrettes (no slip).

$15.00 plus actual shipping

Ultra soft (and will stay that way wash after wash) receiving blanket. 

$25.00 plus actual shipping.  Sorry I have to ask so much, but the material alone for this blanket was almost $20.00.  Its suppper cute and soft. 

Reversible 2T dress with two sets of barrettes for each side of the dress.  Asking $36.00 plus actual shipping.