Isaiah 60:1

"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you."

Exactly one month ago a very special girl was featured in a very special post.  If you haven't yet read it, do that NOW.  

Susanna Musser, the author of that blog, (and Katie's mother) has been a constant source of encouragement for us since beginning this adoption journey.  Reading Katie's story has done my soul good.  Reading her post on Miah has done my heart good.  

Isaiah 60:1 is the verse Susanna unknowingly attached to our daughter forever.  

Think about it.  

"Arise, shine, for your LIGHT has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you."

Is there ANYTHING better than that?!  

Our light has come.  Miah's light has come.  Jesus has come.  We are not slaves to sin.  We are not slaves to this world.  Our God has rescued us!  Miah may be in a terrible physical place right now, but Jesus has come for HER.  She is hiding and resting in Him.  HE is the sole reason she is alive today.  

Her light has come.  And we cannot wait to share His love with her!  To tell her how much He loves her and cares for her and has protected her precious life.  To tell her how He is preparing us for her.  To tell her how much love we have for her, and how that love doesn't even compare to the greatest Love of all.  

"Arise, shine, for you light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you."

And it is indeed rising.  I see it in our family's life daily.  I see it in our community.  I see it in our church.  I see it in the blogs I read from people around the world.  God is working.  His glory has been displayed for all to see.  I am in awe that we are allowed to be a part of such an amazing thing!

I have seen His glory.  Have you?

In honor of the reminder Miah Faith has given us that God's glory is all around us, I have had a necklace commissioned by an amazing artist.  Isn't it beautiful?!

These necklaces are also a fundraiser to help us bring Miah home so that we can tell her all about her Light.  Each necklace is $35 and $17 of that will be sent to our agency for our adoption.  Another really cool little note: the woman who makes these necklaces is also adopting.  Part of the sales of this necklace will help bring her child home as well!   How cool is that?!

I have four one necklace left at my house right now.  If you are local and you want one, send me an email and I will get it to you.  Each necklace is $35.  The necklaces are also for sale online HERE.  

You know you want one.  ;)