Support!

I have a story to share with you today. It is about two beautiful young ladies who live in Haiti. Their names are Saintania and Eveline, and they are ready to come home. I first met them about two years ago during a video phone call and they are so precious. They are very caring and loving girls who want to join their sisters, brothers and parents here in Ohio. Now that being said, their parents need your support. They are making home made candles to raise the money to bring their girls home. These candles are the best. They smell great just sitting there on the counter. I have bought several of their products and will never buy a store bought candle again. If you would be willing to stop buy their store to see what they have to offer that would be such a blessing for them. Remember, Christmas is just around the corner and there is still time to get something sent to your house before you need to wrap it and give it as a gift. Oh, I almost forgot, she is also having an auction on her blog so stop by there and bid on some of the fantastic things she has up for auction. One of them is a vacation, so hurry over there too.

www.raisingupgodschildren.blogspot.com
www.shekinahglorycandles.blogspot.com (this is also on facebook, so you can find them there and become a fan of their candles there too!)

Thank you in advance for following your heart and supporting the Wyatt's in their adventures. I know it will be a blessing to them, and you will be more blessed by the wonderful candles you get to enjoy!

November!

November is national adoption month! What a blessing to think that we have an entire month to celebrate adoptions. I was adopted 28 years ago when I asked Jesus into my heart. This year we adopted out youngest son, and are looking to adopting more children as the Lord leads us. I am thrilled to report that Michelle brought home her baby Delidson in September and is doing great. He is so cute and adjusting well. We also have two other families getting ready to bring home their girls. One family is going in November to bring their little girl home from China and the other family is preparing to bring their girls home from Haiti. I can't wait to meet all of these girls and the many more children the Lord is going to bring into our lives!

Dreaming of a fairy tale...

"I have always wanted children, more specifically I have always wanted dark skinned babies. When I was a very small girl, my mom would try to explain that biologically, the best I could hope for was a baby that was half dark skinned. This made me very unhappy. Little did I know God was preparing me.

Twice in my life, the concrete option of adopting, came up - both times God had other plans for me.

While at a CWLA (Child Welfare League of America) conference; one of the presenters stated that 140,000 children needed a "forever" family. God used that to do a tremendous work See, I was still dreaming of the fairy tale - you know the one where you lock eyes with someone across a crowded room, which leads to an incredibly romantic relationship, followed by a even more romantic proposal that leads to the most romantic wedding in history. Then after several glorious years, the babies come every two years. God took that fairy tale and turned it into his dream for my life.- one that has taught me so much about myself and the world.

I came home with the desire to adoption from the foster care system, had a home study, opened up my foster care license, and began shipping my home study all over the country. After three years and several heartbreaks from losing children I thought would be mine, God once again changed my mind and my heart.”


It is exciting to see how God is moving Michelle to her son. Check back soon for the next chapter in Michelle’s adventure that leads her to her precious baby boy. Also, if you have any questions for her please ask as she does read this blog and is open to any questions you may have for her. Now in saying that I am also going to ask that you remember her in your prayers as she is still going through this very long process and has her days of struggle just like everyone else. So please continue to lift her up and Delidson to our Heavenly Father as you are prompted.

Have a Blessed Day!

It is a new month :)

Well, I know it has been a month since I have posted on here and so much has happened. First, let me say that the baby has gotten out of the hospital and is now in the foster home. He is much better, but still needs a touch from the Lord. The birth mother is interested in learning how to take care of him and wants to improve her situation. Please pray for the foster parents to show her the love of Jesus and that the birth mom would accept Him as her Savior.

Now, let me introduce you Michele. She is a sweet lady I have had the privilege of getting to know at our church. During this next month I will be sharing her story with you. For now I am going to give you a little taste of her story just to keep you coming back. As the Lord leads you I would ask that you would pray for her during her process of adopting her sweet baby boy. Here is a picture of her little guy and a brief part of her story.

“August 5, 2007 is a day that changed my life forever. It is the day I was first introduced to the adorable 8 month old baby boy who would be mine son. Legally, he did not become my son until January 2009, but in my heart I became a mommy August 5. I know I'm unbiased but you have to admit he is adorable. There is a famous adoption saying "you may not have grown under my heart but you grew in my heart". This is so true - I did not truly understand that until that moment I first saw him. Oh by the way, his name is Delidson.”

News...

Well, it has been an exciting time lately and the Lord is doing great things here. First I want to share that we have a family that is getting their story together for us to post on here. I can't wait to get their story out here so you can support them on their journey. Second I want to let you know about the little boy I have been posting on here. He is eating from a bottle and the feeding tube was removed yesterday! However, they found a hole in his heart and are trying to see if they need to do surgery now or wait to see if he grows out of it. I know I don't know how all of this works, but I know that I serve a Great God and He will heal this little child. So, I thank you for your prayers and ask that while you are praying for this little boys healing would you also lift up his birth mother and the foster parents. Birth mom needs to know Jesus, and the foster parents need wisdom and direction.

Time for change...

So, Christmas is now over. The presents are opened, the left overs are out, it is almost time to take down the tree and decorations. What is next? Well, it is the new year and with it comes a time of reflecting and changes. I don't believe in new years resolutions, but I do like to take this time and reflect on what has changed in my life and what I would like to see change in my future. I guess I should clarify that I take this time to spend with Christ and ask him what He wants me to change in my future. I am excited just thinking about what is coming in the next year for me and my family, but at the same time I know the Lord is taking me to a whole new level and it isn't going to be easy. One thing I am going to change is something on this blog. I want to take and support one family each month on this blog. Use it as a means to get their story out and help raise support for them either by prayer or anything else the Lord would have you do for them. I am excited and can't wait to see what will happen by pouring out into the lives of others going through adoption, fostering or just sponsoring orphanages. So, starting in January, I will post about our first family that we are going to encourage on here and get their story out to you. If this is something you would like to be a part of please email me at precioushearts@ymail.com and tell me about yourself and your story. I will be in contact with you and then see when we can encourage and support you on here. I ask that you will join me in prayer about who to support and when they are to be on here. Thanks for your help and I can't wait to hear from you!

Christmas time...

I don't know about you, but this time of year brings up all kinds of memories. Today I got a call from children's services about the adoption of our youngest son. I am so excited and it got me thinking that although I cherish the memories when I was growing up with my Dad, Mom and Sister, I am loving the memories I am making with my Husband and three Children. I love watching my daughter trying to figure it all out. Joyona is so smart and it won't be long before she really gets the meaning of Christmas. Tra on the other hand is still in the stage where he gets upset that we have to wrap up all these cool toys for his cousin. What he doesn't realize is that most of them he is getting also, but then that is the fun of being Mom right. Now our youngest son is so excited to rip the paper off the packages and just sit in my lap and watch.
We celebrated Christmas with Tim's Mom, Step-Dad, Brother and his family. When it came time to unwrap the gifts our youngest just climbed into my lap and sat down to watch. When he got his gifts to unwrap he went to town and even helped unwrap mine, but he never left my lap. What a blessing he is. Anyway, I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and write down all of the special memories you are making with your friends and family this year. Oh, and remember that Jesus is the reason for the season!