My eyes have been opened

With the loss of another little one... I have to wonder... How many more? How many more will die before they have a family? How many already have died alone not knowing love? How many more will live a life worse then death. Did you know the children in China age out at 14?!? Fourteen! Most of the kids commit suicide in the first year. The ones that don't commit suicide, end up in sex rings, drug crimes, and living on the streets.
The decision to adopt was finalized after I came across this scripture. I had been doing research and came across Rees's Rainbow. http://reecesrainbow.org/new-family/thechildren. My heart broke for these little kids. My heart changed in that moment and then I read this scripture.
Have your eyes been opened?

These little ones need a family!

http://cornbreadandchopsticks.blogspot.com/2013/08/faces.html.

My friend Annie visit's the swi

http://cornbreadandchopsticks.blogspot.com/2013/08/faces.html

Fortunes

This came out of my fortune cookie on August 13 th. Oh the things this could mean.

Angels came to see you Chu!!!

Beka, another adoptive mom was able to visit Chu's orphanage (swi). We have been praying that Beka would be able to see Chu and get pictures.

She did! She not only took pictures she took 34! She has Video for me when she gets home. She was able to HOLD chu! I could be wrong, but I don't think holding is allowed very often. She was able to get medical answers for me that my agency couldn't get! I'm so grateful to Beka, Beka's hubby, and my heavenly father!

Now, there is a bit of sad news too...
Seeing Chu in pictures with other humans, for the first time, showed us his true size. He is a tiny iny fellow. Tiny enough, I gasped.

But Chu smiles!
Here is a quote from Beka, "Oh and He can really smile! A beautiful smile! The hope you have... is his precious smile. Amidst his tough life, he smiles! God gave him LIFE and He is so precious and valuable. I'm eternally greatful that you are getting him out of there."
Beka's wording is so pretty!
So, does Chu being so small scare me? Yup, but God gave us a glimpse into his life to prepare us. Mostly, to fall head over heals for this little guy!

We see him like God sees him.
Beautiful.
Precious.
Worthy of Love.
Deserving of Life.

Here is Beka's version of her visit to Chu's swi.

Missing feet!