Donation Update

We wanted to give everyone an update of how we are doing. We had posted how God came through with perfect timing as he provided the last $505 we needed for the dossier fee. That was on a Wednesday, that Friday 2 days later we received $200 from one donor, then on Saturday we received $100 in the mail, Sunday $100 cash at church in the morning and then another $200 later that night. We were told by one of our donors that they had heard a recent challenge to "pay it forward" as in the movie with the same title. This donor had been given $5 to give to someone and they were to pray who God wanted them to pay it forward to. They gave the $5 bill in an envelope along with a check for $195! I think I liked the $5 even more than the check for $195. We love hearing how God moves in the hearts of his people. We love how God is using so many people to help us bring Joy home. Sure in my mind I think it would be nice to have one big check, but somehow its very exciting to see God using many of his children to care for one of his precious orphan kids from far away. We are SO thankful and touched by everyone who is helping us. We have also been given several items to sell for the adoption as well. A nice wooden bed with drawers in it along with a nice mattress, a entertainment center, a cedar chest, a quilt that has over $300 in material alone in it. God is moving, please keep on praying for us. Also, please pray for our travel and that all would go well with the adjustment for Joy with her new Mommy & Daddy. Wow that sounds so good!