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the big brother {news}

8.25.15

A lot of people read about L C.G. right here. A handful of folks emailed me asking for more information. Some wanted to help. Some really were considering if they could bring him home. But, there was one thread of messages among the others that stood out, one that I kept coming back to you because she kept coming back to it as well.

I didn’t know her before that thread started. We have a mutual friend. The friend shared my post on Facebook, and her husband actually happened to see it and click on it with no intention of anything beyond reading a story. But, reading the story became entering in. And, he shared it with his wife who also entered in and found herself thinking about him long after she walked away from the screen. Reading the story led to late night conversations as a couple and lots and lots of prayer. Then, somehow, the thread that was full of questions took a turn.

The joy in my heart is making me want to burst and the effort to restrain my heart from just taking off is enormous! I want to follow the right steps. I just got a message from my husband. “I’m amused at the Lord.” “Sweet, sweet, boy”.

She had already been feeling that tug of yes. And, her husband sensed that tug too…even before she did.

I can’t tell you much more than that, friends. But, this I can say: Somewhere in China right now on someone’s desk in some office is a file folder with paperwork about and old pictures of this sweet, sweet boy stamped in red ink with the word MATCHED…however that is said in Chinese.

LCG waving

I can’t wait to see him in October and tell him that he’s got a family that’s way more than “ordinary” who is already working very hard to bring him home as fast as they possibly can.

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Posted by Kelly the Overthinker
Filed Under: Advocating, Orphans, The Sparrow Fund

#TC2016 {Mark your calendars now}

8.14.15

I’m not going to try to put into words why you need to come to Together Called 2016, at least not today. Instead, I’m just going to share a few quotes from couples who were there last year. I think they make my point way better than I can.

There simply are no words. We haven’t brought our daughter home yet, so we didn’t even know if we belonged at this retreat. We could not have been more blessed….God reaffirmed our calling and reassured us in so many ways this weekend….We also received great insight into our marriage and our bio kids just by having this time away that was centered upon family. God has mightily worked through you by you following his calling to put on this retreat. You blessed our socks off, and we could never thank you enough.

We gained a perspective from others, hearing what they have walked through, that gave us great encouragement as we look at our pending adoption. The stories of hope we heard as we connected with other couples were the biggest takeaway.

The retreat was so wonderful start to finish. As simple as it might sound, the care package with the note as soon as we entered our room put many of our concerns to rest immediately. We truly felt welcomed.”

It was the first time in a long time that we got to really talk and have direction in our discussion!

We came into this weekend so dry and distant and really struggling. After about 14 months or so of what we’ve deemed “crisis living,” we really needed this time away. It did not disappoint. We feel infused with support, truth, and a renewed sense of purpose for our marriage and our family.

Put TWO events on your calendar right now:

  • October 4th. Registration will open at 9pm EST on Sunday, October 4th for Together Called 2016, the fourth annual faith-based marriage retreat specifically for foster and adoptive as well as preadoptive couples. If this year is anything like previous years, it will fill up fast (and by fast, I mean minutes). Be ready to register right at 9pm to make sure you get one of those spots.
  • April 8th-10th. Those are the dates for the marriage retreat itself. It will be at a new location this year called Liberty Mountain Resort which is close to Gettysburg, PA and accessible from Dulles Airport, Baltimore Washington International Airport, or Philadelphia Airport so all you faraway peeps will have no problem getting there. In fact, you may want to arrange the grandparents or friends from church or Auntie who spoils your kids to come early and stay late so that you can head out there on Thursday and stay through Monday, to take advantage of all the cool stuff in Gettysburg.

Can’t wait to share more deets with you all as things get finalized. Until now, you’ll have to settle for dates. But, know that we have some good things in the works for whoever it is who God’s bringing out this year.

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