Provision... you can help!

Recently while praying about our finances, asking God once again to provide what is needed to complete Daniel's adoption, I thought I heard the Lord say “ask”. I replied “I’ve been asking, Lord, are you going to answer?” I'm sure His reply is “ask others”.

In Geneses 50:21 it says “So then, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your children. He reassured them and spoke kindly to them." My heart knows God can, and will provide. I am amazingly peaceful about that. But I still believe He is asking us to share the blessings of this adoption with you by asking you to help.

Acts 11:29 The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea.

Here are some practical ways you could help with the expenses for our upcoming trip broken down into smallish parts. I’ve opened an account called “Chip In” where you can make a donation if you choose (see "chip in" at end of this post and on the side bar).

• Orphanage donation (help provide for the kids left behind in Daniel’s orphanage) - $3,000.00
• Sponsor airfare LA to China (about $1300 each) - $1300.00
• Sponsor a day of expenses in China - $425.00
• Sponsor one Chinese visa (we need three) - $130.00
• Sponsor one night in a hotel for our family of 4 in China - $120.00
• Sponsor a full day of meals for our family of 4 in China - $64.00
• Sponsor one meal for our family of 4 in China - $32.00
• Donate frequent flyer miles on American Air to help with our DFW – LA flights - ???

If you are in the area and you have big boy things you would like to donate that would be great too! Daniel’s measurements as of May 10 (the day after his 6^th birthday) were: 46.5 inches tall, 42 lbs, chest 26.3 inches, feet 8.26 inches. I’m not exactly sure what size that means he would wear. I’m guessing size 6, but he is sure to have grown some in the past few months. We need a bike, toys, clothes, anything you can think of that might be helpful, honestly. After 6 years with my overwhelmingly girlie girl princess I’m not even sure what we need for Daniel.

Without the prayers and support of our family and friends we could not have even considered adopting Daniel. You are such blessings to us. Thank you for helping us once again.

Stay tuned… the rumor from our agency is that we may get travel approval very very soon. According to our case manager the TA's are "in the mail" from China.

Be blessed,
Tonya (and for John, Cosette and Daniel)

Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:16 AM Add to Calendar