He's late coming home....
Somewhere in the ________. In a foster home sits a young boy. He has waited to come home for as long as our Tamara has been home.
Somewhere in the USA his mother waits, worries, prayers every morning and every night.
She prays that he is safe and healthy, she prays that he isn't hungry, lonely or sad.
If you could ask her what she wants most tonight I'm sure she would say to have my Levi home. To be able to hold him and let him know that he is loved, wanted and cared for.
If we could ask Levi what he wants most.
I'm sure Levi would say.. To have a family and be loved.
_____ Levi born in _______is stuck there in a Foster Home. His family is about to prepare their 4th Dossier for the ________.
They need our help as finances are tight and Dossiers can be pretty expensive to prepare.. especially after a 2nd, 3rd and 4th run. I usually don't post fundraisers for adoptions but _______ is different. ______ is one of our children which should have come home in 08. Like Tamara, Hannah, Sophia and Catherine (oh how I wish I could show you how adorable these little girls are.) _______ Levi has a family here in the states. He has sisters and brothers and wonderful parents who hope, wish and pray every day for their little boy. ________ is different because he is a living reminder that there but for the grace of God goes my daughter.
_______ is different because he is the one who got left behind.
Won't you help us bring him home?
Their blog link....
His mom Alysha is having a fund raiser. Win a THE NEW FLIP SLIDE HD.
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Before I go I'd like to address something. I'd like to address fundraising. Over the years I've seen hundreds of prospective adoptive parents trying to raise funds for their adoptions. Parents who has tapped out their finances doing IVF for years or perhaps have had multiple failed adoption attempts. It happens. No one likes to think about it and we tend not to discuss it. It's about children after all. But it's a real concern.. this finance thing.
I read two blogs today that asked for financial support. Both mothers are religious and pray on things. I found myself annoyed as I read the blogs. Both mentioned needing new vans to hold their newest additions. One asked for help relocating some rescue cats that were taking up residence in the new children's bedroom. Annoyed that they hadn't prepared "well enough" and they felt that if they prayed God would find a way. I came down stairs and told my husband about it. What's wrong with people? I asked. Remembering how detail oriented I was before going to get Tamara. Everything had to be perfect back then. I checked my lists and checked them twice, three time, four times. How could someone not have a car big enough or even a fully decorated , stocked bedroom waiting for two little girls?
And then it hit me. Their prayers will be answered. Perhaps they already have been for through my annoyance I have been called to action. I'm sure there are others.
So I am asking ALL of you with soft hearts and deep pockets to help Alysha bring her son home. Alysha and I have become somewhat close in the past few years. I've been following her progress lending advice and moral support when needed. I'm pretty sure these moms will understand my post and my annoyance. You see it really isn't about them.. they're fine. In fact this post is really about me realizing yet another "Ah Ha" moment.
They prayed... and guess what I helped them pray. lol.. Now seriously did you ever pray for something and not help it happen? Genius! Simply Perfect!
Yes.. through God ALL things are possible.
Like I posted on a friends wall today on FB ...
"Lots of Prayers and hugs on their way. Stay positive... always look up!!! xoxo"
Lets bring this little boy home to his mother!!!
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8 comments:
Thank you! & your so right on...We'd have our boy home yesterday if we could :( The Van, lol...It's been a topic of sorts in our home. Our Suburban is AWFUL on gas..we've tried to sell it with no avail, but need to to have the funds to put towards our Van. Before adopting Isaac we thought Levi would be the one filling that seat :( In Sept. when Robin (from Hopscotch) got in touch with us again we knew something was needed now. So with faild selling we looked into buying a bench seat for the front which adds our extra seat. That plan bombed too :( So we're back to trying to sell our truck, lol. God's good, He totally knows where Levi's gonna sit already (& we're praying it's in a nice Van, lol) Thank you sooooo soooo much!!!! I sent your blog link to our agency even though I know you didn't go though them. Robin still enjoyed being able to see how well Tamara is blossoming. I lOVE seeing it too. It's so amazing to me how much change comes simply by being loved. ♥ Thanks again sweet frined :D
rerblye:) With Russia's attack came our first stop of Levi's adoption :( Goodness, it seems like ages ago.
You are very welcome!!! Wish I owned a private jet I'd fly you over myself. Like I said he's one of ours. He is the one left behind. It broke my heart when I realized that He and Hannah were stuck there missing those wonderful deadlines back in 08. I kept watching the progress my daughter was making thinking.. they're missing this. These poor children are missing this time to catch up and bond with their families. It was heart breaking. When Hannah came home I was thrilled. Doing the happy dance over here. Such an amazing little girl and what a wonderful blessed family they are. And now it's _______ Levi's turn.
I'm hoping that once the children who have families in waiting are home. Perhaps then the powers that be in the ROG will loosen up a bit and give the rest of the children a chance at a normal happy life.
I'm glad Robin is able to follow along. Tamara's story.. her progress is amazing. One of the reasons I have decided to continue the blog after 3+ years is to help other prospective parents prepare for their journey to parenthood. After dealing with 6 other agencies.. I believe all agency staffs could benefit from our experience as well. I know there are several agencies who have been following along as well as foreign government agencies.
I also think that our in country staff was amazing. I would LOVE it if ALL adoption in country staffs were able and willing to do what they did for us. The communication with our ADORE staff here and abroad was unsurpassed. Without their cooperation and high standards Tamara would not have made it home either. It was understood from the onset of the adoption process that there was no room for mistakes. No time for do overs. With her 3-1/2 years of age and the threat of a possible transfer... the Hague Treaty about to kick in and the Russians lined up at their borders with their guns pointed at us. Oh yeah... it was a fun time. We also were there for elections and their Independence Day. Our in country staff was very protective of us. Keeping us out of harms way.
I was and will forever be grateful to Kathy and Irina of ADORE for not necessarily holding my hand through the process (I didn't need that) but pointing me in the right direction and restoring my faith in the process. I'm not sure if you realize this but Tamara's middle name Katarina is a combination of the two Kathy and Irina. I want her to always remember the two ladies who like fairy Godmothers made her and my dream come true.
One of these days we'll have to have a Georgian reunion and have ALL our Georgian children and families united. I fully expect to see your little ______ Levi there. ;o)
Your awesome friend! Thank you so much for your help..& for your understanding ♥ Lord's willing soon I'll be able to give you the whole low down on the situation :) Until then, we press on in faith..Levi is soooo worth it!!!
Not a problem Alysha.. Anything I can do to help. ;o) I'm always here if you need me. Hugs!!!
Thank you sweet friend for advocating for Levi, for showing us love with your words & support. Your so wonderful & I thank God for the so many wonderful women God has placed in my life though this adventure :)
Hey Alysha..
You're sweet. ;o) Yes lots of wonderful people in the adoption world. As you know the road through adoption can sometimes seem uncharted. It's always nice to have friends who have traveled the same roads before you.
Huge hugs.. can't wait to hear it's your turn. ;o)
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