Yesterday was a beautiful Mother's Day. Church, lunch with my family, a
drive to the river, and a walk, browsing the gift shops with my boys,
ice cream cones, home for dinner that I didn't have to cook,
a family game of cards, and ending with a show with my teens after the
littles and their dad went to bed. A beautiful, full day.
Only one thing was missing... Dz.
You all may ... or may not ;) ... have noticed that I haven't updated
the blog in awhile. 2 months actually. I haven't been able to get on
this blog and write encouraging words lately because, quite honestly,
I've been discouraged. Our adoption of Dz has had many delays and
uncertainties. Our spiritual lives have been tested. And I have
struggled with weariness. Who wants to read that!? In fact, I think I
just lost a few of you. ;)
Well faithful friends,
When Dz was here for Christmas and we sent him
back on the plane to Latvia, I thought we would only have to endure the
separation until May. But May is here. We are still waiting. We don't
have approval for travel dates and likely won't travel this summer after
all. :(
The Lord has been walking with me through a season of learning greater
sacrifice and surrender. And though the battle may weary me, I still
know that Jesus is faithful and true. His ways are perfect. His plans
are always for good. And the battle is ultimately His.
Because of the wait, we are hoping to host Dz again through
New Horizons For Children. If you've been around here awhile you may remember
this post. He has been so faithful to provide for us, through YOU his
faithful ones, with each step of the process. We thank you! We are
trusting The Lord for financial provision, now for the hosting fees in
addition to the adoption expenses.
Admittedly I am not a salesperson, nor am I gifted with fundraising. In
fact you might call me the queen of "no pressure". But I'm going out on
a limb with slightly more pressure than I'm comfortable with, to tell
you all that...
We. Need. Help.
We will need to raise approximately $3000. for the hosting fees. And
because we were hoping to travel to Latvia, ...so we didn't sign up for
hosting until the very. last. minute. ... the fees are all due... now.
Although New Horizons has been gracious to give us a deadline of ASAP!!!
No pressure. ;)
So many of you have already been generous with us... donating close to
$5000. to Dz's adoption so far. And amazingly, that has been exactly the
provision we have needed at exactly the moments we have needed it. God
is good!! And we are grateful!!
If you feel led to help us with Dz's hosting fees, tax deductible
donations can be made directly to New Horizons For Children
here. PLEASE
make sure that you make a note ... "Donation for L97 Dzintars' hosting fees", otherwise it will be added to the general donation fund.
Checks can also be sent, with the same notation of "Donation for L97 Dzintars' hosting fees" in the memo, written to "New Horizons For Children", and mailed to 3950 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 708, Acworth, GA 30101. Thank you!!!
Donations can also still be made toward our adoption expenses by
clicking the donation button at the top right of our blog. And if any of
you are gifted at selling
t-shirts... we could surely use your help
there too. ;)
God bless you friends! And praying for great encouragement to fill the
pages of Daily Surrender to Jesus again in the very near future! Because
really, God is good ALL the time, even in these moments of
discouragement. Trusting Him!
Will you help us bring Dz home?
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