Wednesday, October 19, 2011

"Hand in Hand" ~ Part 1

I have only been home from China visiting the House of Love (An Orphan's Wish) for three days!

It's been a whirlwind......

From jet lag to catching up on things at home...things at school.....to massively spending time with my Littles.

Re-entry.....gotta love it!

Since late Monday night, I have been obsessed focused on something that completely took my breath away.

Rocked my world.

And once again, caused me to marvel at how our God works and humbly submit to His divine plan......whatever it may be.

Are ya ready?

One of my FB friends posted a story from Half the Sky that featured my daughter Avery and her best friend from her orphanage.

Really!

I was just (innocently) checking my FB before going to bed on Monday night.  Typical, right?

Saw the posting and thought, hmmmm (?) this picture kinda looks like Avery.

That's weird. (to say the least)

Started to read the first line.

gasp!

Immediately knew it was Avery.

How?

Her Chinese name is ZuLa.

You don't see that Chinese name very often.

Read the story.

Stunned!

My hands were shaking.

My heart was pounding.

Tears were flowing.



Are ya ready to see how God works?

Here is the link!  Please, check it out.....

http://www.halfthesky.org/en/news/journal/500



Well, what do y'all think?

Pretty emotional stuff.

Amazing stuff/

Oh, the potential!!!!

I am not sure where this is going to lead us.

Only God knows.

Of course, I need to find ZhuLi.

One way or another, I hope to find her.

I have already been in touch with HTS.

They are contacting their Beijing office to inquire about ZhuLi.

I am waiting to find out if she is still in their Little Sisters Preschool program or if she has been adopted.

*deep sigh*

I will definitely keep y'all updated.

Oh, and prayers......

They are very needed and deeply appreciated.

Thanks.





12 comments :

  1. Totally on pins and needles waiting to hear.... When your friend posted the story, did she KNOW that was Avery? I mean, it's an archived story right? Did she mean for it to catch your attention or was it just a "God-" incidence. Cuz, you know. There are no "coincidences" for believers who are walking in His will :)

    Can't wait to read more :)

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  2. My FB friend did not know that Avery was my daughter. He is actually one of our AOW sponsors. And yes, it was archived!

    And YES, it is definitely a "God-incidence"!!!!

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  3. Oh, I have such a lump in my throat! I actually remember seeing/reading that somewhere...maybe on the HTS website? Our daughter's SWI has a HTS program, which is what took me there. Anxious to learn what you discover!

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  4. Oh wow! What a story, I just know it's going to have a beautiful ending! Praying!

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  5. Can't wait to hear the next chapter of this story.

    These children have lost so much. To know that they could possibly be reunited is just wow! Definitely a God thing!

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  6. Oh I hope you find her!
    Keep up updated, please.

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  7. Such a sweet story Chris...praying that you can find Avery's friend . What a blessing it would be for those two to be reconnected on this side of the world! Praying for you all! :)

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  8. Amazing story.
    I know you are going to keep us posted where it leads...

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  9. Oh my goodness, Chris! What a story! Can't wait to hear what God will do with this...

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  10. Wow. That's all I've got for you! That, and a bunch of chills from the wow factor, and a bunch of prayers that I'll be lifting up. :)

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  11. This story so touched my heart when I read it on HTS. I am thrilled to hear that you are looking for ZhuLi and will pray that she finds you. I want them to be able to dance again!! Can't wait to read the happy ending!

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  12. This story so touched my heart when I read it on HTS. I am thrilled to hear that you are looking for ZhuLi and will pray that she finds you. I want them to be able to dance again!! Can't wait to read the happy ending!

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