Five years ago today, we received a surprise phone call and learned of a little guy in need of a family. Our dossier was not complete, so we were a bit shocked. We decided to pray about it and did not open any pictures until we were sure of our decision.
In our search of the scriptures to confirm our decision, this one jumped out at us:
By wisdom a house is built,
and through understanding it is established;
through knowledge its rooms are filled
with rare and beautiful treasures. Proverbs 24:3-4 NIV
The question that popped in my mind when reading this was, "what rare and beautiful treasures fill my home?" The answer was immediate - my children/
So we awoke early on May 25th and opened this picture and fell in love with his sweet face. The arduous journey to bring him home began and took over a year.
and here he is today with his teacher
We are on a roll with special days here as this day is now important in my family for another reason.
Jonathan and Danielle welcomed a 7 pound, 20 inch boy with strawberry-blond hair this morning.
He needs a name and looks very much like his big sister. Apparently, she did great with him when she met him.
Holding new life is so miraculous and life affirming.
Tell us your name, little guy. We love you already.
Finally a name ...he is our sweet Ira David.
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