Friday, August 12, 2011

She is On Her Way....

Years ago Susanna and I became friends.
My children were younger and the oldest of her
ten children were around our boys ages.  

We had a couple of play dates with the kids
but life has a way of getting busy and we became
acquaintances who would chat when we bumped into
each other at the store.  

About two months ago their family walked into
church one morning and Susanna told me that 
they had decided that Sonrise was going to be 
their church home.  I was so thrilled.
We could reconnect.
And we did.

Joe and Susanna, as you might remember from
a prior post are in the process of adopting a little
sweetheart from Bulgaria.  Katie is nine years old
 and has Down Syndrome.  She is a tiny, tiny little
girl....about the size of an 18 month old or two year old.

Anyway, today is the day that Susanna left to go 
to Bulgaria to meet this little darling for the first time.
Warren and I were privileged to drive her to the 
airport and after a hug I walked away, leaving Susanna
at the bag check.  Uggghhh, that was hard.
But as it is a very large
International airport and security is tight
we could only park for three minutes and then we
had to move.

Please pray for Susanna and her family as they 
are separated for the next nine days.  This part 
will be so hard on them.  Also pray that Susanna has
the words to communicate with the director of the 
orphanage in Bulgaria.  She has hopes of discovering
ways that we can help improve conditions for the
children......

In just a couple of hours a plane will leave and fly
over the ocean to Europe.  It will hold many people.
Some happy, some anxious  and at least one who is
just bursting with anticipation at the days set before her.  

She is going to meet her fourth daughter!!!
Amazing!!

6 comments:

LV said...

That is one thing that this old world needs, families that are willing to help other little ones in need. Give them the love and care so badly needed. Bless this family and their children.

Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Blog said...

I am so excited for them! I have been praying for her!

Taking dinner tomorrow to the family!

Deanna

Unknown said...

Awesome! How sweet a new mother-to-be! You are the best friend ever, Becky.

Would you be so kind to leave a comment on my BLOG ONLY, for the Miracle Makeover fund drive. Charlie, 8 yr. old, & his story are fabulous. Every comment brings us a $1 for the next person that will be sponsored.

Have a beautiful weekend.
Hugs,
TTFN ~
Marydon

Vee said...

It really is amazing. Keeping her and her family ... all of them... in prayer.

Anonymous said...

That is wonderful! A couple from our church leave for Africa in a bit over a week to adopt a 4 mo old boy. Have a great weekend.

Theresa said...

What a wonderful day! Praying for this family! God is good! Have a blessed day, HUGS!