Thank you...

I never personally knew anybody from Indiana until January 19. When we were on our way to Ukraine we had a layover in the Chicago airport, remember the 10 hour layover that we bumped for a free ticket? Well it was during that layover I was reading a book called Attaching in Adoption. A lady from Indiana came over to me and asked if we were on an adoption trip. They too had 4 kids and were on their way to Vietnam to adopt their 5th and 6th. I felt like it was a God-ordained meeting because I felt such an instant friendship and bond with her. We were both pretty terrified about the whole thing, I was nervous about leaving my kids behind and she was nervous about taking hers to Vietnam! :) We had maybe 45 minutes to talk and then we exchanged emails/blogs.

Well they told our story on their adoption blog, and ever since then I have learned that people from Indiana are some of the most generous people I know! We were total strangers to them, but one family who knows them has mailed us 6 cases of Pediasure to feed Ava! (And obviously it has been a tremendous blessing, can't you tell?) 6 cases, that is about enough to last 2 months! Thank you again Michelle.

Another blog friend from Indiana, Deb, who I have never met, read my post about the hip helpers, and look what she sent as a gift to Ava! Two hip helpers for now, and one to grow into. I have to admit, I got choked up when I opened it. The Lord has provided for every need, in the most unexpected ways. Thank you Deb, from the bottom of my heart. This was such a heartfelt gift. God bless you for your kindness to our family and to Ava.