There's a lot of things I should be doing right now, but I can't keep going until I write a little blog about the craft fair last weekend. And to say it yet again--we have the most generous, loving church you could possibly imagine. (I know you might think you do if you attend a different church--but we do--and I win, because it's my blog. ;)) But really, they are--they love us so much, and I love hearing the little comments that are being made about our little one like she half belongs to each of them. I know they already feel like she's a part of their lives by how much they want to bring her home and will do anything to help us do that. I absolutely cannot wait until she gets here so she can see how much she is loved by so many people!
And back to the craft fair--which was absolutely perfect! There were so many generous people who donated and shopped. I loved seeing all of our favorite people in one room excited about what they've made and what they're buying because they are excited to bring a new little one into the Providence family. And this year the craft fair raised more money than any other year before-----$4,450!!!!
Kyle and I keep talking about how we just cannot get over how grateful we are for our friends who have supported us so much. The Lord has led us to adopt, and he is leading our friends and family to support, support, support. I know I joke about our church being the most generous and loving, but in all honesty, they're just a picture of Jesus--they're the hands and feet of the One they serve. They are the example of what every church is supposed to look like--what THE Church is supposed to look like. And we are forever grateful for not only their financial support but especially for their prayers and love. Thank you all who donated and helped and shopped at the craft fair--and for being our friends always. (I love having this blog just say I can brag on our family and friends.) We love you guys!!
So true. We have felt so, so loved by God through His people during our adoption. What a picture of how He loves every single one of us!
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I know! This love from our friends, family, and God feels so overwhelming some days!
DeleteI just found you on here, and I'm so glad I did! We will be praying for y'all and this journey (and if you ever need to swing through Scotland on your way to India...)
ReplyDeleteYay! So glad you found me! I've loved being able to keep up with your exciting life through your blog. And that would be awesome if we could visit--it looks gorgeous!!
DeleteI just love seeing your fundraising thermometer rise! God's provision blows me away every time!
ReplyDeleteRight?!?! And I know there's a couple more thousand floating around that isn't yet ready to come to us yet but will be soon! I wasn't expecting to get through this without long hours of applying for grants (which I was truly ready for!), but I think we'll make it without them. Wow! God and His people have me crying all the time! :)
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