Just Wanted to Say "Thanks"

I know we say it a lot, but we could never say it enough.

To those who sacrificed your time to help with our Raising Hope dinner: thank you.
To those who bought tickets and came to our Raising Hope dinner: thank you.

To those who have prayed with us, cried with us, and held us up emotionally so far: thank you.
To those who have given financially to our adoption fund: thank you.
To those who have bought owls, bought necklaces, and participated in fundraisers: thank you.

To those who have shared Miah's story with your friends and family: thank you.

THANK YOU.  We could never say it enough.

As we near the end of the first leg of this adoption journey I am reminded of the love and support that surrounds us.  You know who you are.  To those who are invested in this journey with us - thank you.

You are part of this!  You are helping to change this little girl's life.  You have shared her story and given to a cause that is the very heart of Jesus.  Most of you will meet Miah, hug her, teach her, and love on her throughout the rest of her life.  You will pass her by in church and smile knowing you helped bring her home.  You will drive by our yard and wave as we color with chalk on the sidewalk.  Some of you will sit on our carpet and play blocks and read stories to her.  Your children will play with her.  A few of you will be so invested in her life that she will never forget you.

We are keeping an adoption journal through this process to give to Miah when/if she's ready for it.  If you have given, shared, encouraged, or supported us through this journey - you are mentioned in that journal.  Miah will know you.  Even if she never meets you, she will know you care for her deeply.

To those who have shown your love for us during these last few months: THANK YOU.  We could never do this without you.  Now it's time to push forward and get this second stage done!