Last night Mike and I went to a Silent Auction Fundraiser for our cousin's Doug and Jill Hicks. There was wonderful fellowship, raffles, and great food to raise money for their up coming adoption from Ethiopia! There was so much love in the air it was awe-inspiring!
Sometimes we don't see it right away, that "calling". But when it is evident it tugs at your heart like strings on a harp! It pulls you in and changes your life completely.
It is so scary and yet so exciting at the same time. With the Lord by your side you know that He will give you the strength and wisdom you need.
"You, LORD, are my lamp; the LORD turns my darkness into light."
2 Samuel 22:29
"...then hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and uphold their cause."
1 King 8:45
"Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD."
Psalm 27:6
"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him."
Psalm 28:7
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."
1 Chronicles 16:34
We are so excited for the journey that God has led Doug & Jill to. They are going to make great parents to a wonderful child in need.
We can't wait to meet the little one and for Doug & Jill to get to watch he/she grow into the beautiful person God made them to be. It's an exciting journey and we are thrilled!!
We love you Doug & Jill!!
I know Joy, the lady who runs that Adoption agency and the orphanage in Ethiopia. What a neat organization! I am excited for your friends and their upcoming adoption!
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