Becoming Aware: AGAIN



I've told you before about the Ankerich family (here). They're such sweet friends. And now that their oldest daughter has married my brother-in-law - well, they're pretty much family, too!

Last year, they completed their second adoption from China, bringing home ShayleeJoy. I remember talking with Sharon not long after they got home. And I remember her telling me that unless God hit them with a lightning bolt, that was their last time to go to China.

Well, would you like to see pictures of their lightning bolt? :)

Meet Will!
God made it very clear to Scott & Sharon that they were to have a son, and that this little guy was the one. And so they said Yes.

Two adoptions so close together are never easy - and especially from a financial standpoint. But the family is stepping out in faith, believing that when God leads, He also provides.

Sharon has re-opened the auction blog (http://ajoyfulheartshay.blogspot.com/). She has lots of really cute items on there, so go check it out. All items are donated, so all proceeds go directly to bringing Will home.

They have a fundraiser going with Wild Olive Tees (here). When you go to the website, you can choose from 11 different tees. Then use the family code Ankerich0611, and they get credit for your purchase!

And Savannah, my sister-in-law, is also doing a fun giveaway on her blog - check it out HERE.

This is an easy way for you to live out James 1:27! First, please pray for the Ankerich family. And then, consider participating in at least one of the 3 options above to help them bring Will home!

My Sister, and Her New Brother

I'm super excited to have a new sister! Growing up I always wanted a sister. While I didn't ever have one as a child, my wish came true 15 years ago when my brother married one of my friends! And now I'm thrilled to have another sister. Savannah is about as sweet as they come, and I couldn't be happier for her and Josh!

As you may or may not know, Savannah has 4 sisters: 2 biological and 2 born in China.

And Savannah also has a brother. He's still in China right now, and her parents are working hard to bring him home this year.

And that's where you can help! Savannah's mom Sharon has just set up an auction blog to raise money for their adoption. Lots of great items will soon be posted - most donated by sweet friends and family - and all proceeds will help bring Will home.
Click on the button below to check out the auctions (items will be added regularly so check back often!). And do your part to help Will come home to his forever family!

Faces of Adoption: Meletio family

The "Atlanta Faces of Adoption" series kicked off today with the story of a family's adoption of a 4-year-old from China.

Click HERE to read about the Meletio family!