It is with mixed emotions that I post my final blog from China. This has been the most amazing experience of my life and for those that know me, my oldest dream. The Lord is so very faithful. We will forever hold dear this amazing country that has given us our beautiful son and brother. We will treasure our memories here and our friendships that have been forged through some of the most difficult times leading up to March 27th and some of the most joyous days thereafter.
The pictures below sum up what God has accomplished in the last two weeks. When Liang Xiao Yue was placed in my arms Sunday, March 30th he fought me with all the two year old strength he had. Mark and I watched him fall asleep that night moaning and rubbing his own face, always pushing my hands away if I tried to touch him. Last night as I put Hudson Xiao Teague to bed he placed my hand on his face and moved it around his face until he fell asleep. We were saddened that first night as we thought about all those nights he had put himself to sleep alone. No more, baby boy....your forever family will never leave you!!! We are blessed beyond words at how God has answered so many specific prayers and soon I will post them.
Thank you to all of you who have prayed for us, supported us and followed our journey with us. Your comments have meant so much to us and your prayers have carried us to China and will carry us home.
We can't wait to see our family and friends back in Texas. We miss home!!
To our travel group....you know how we are feeling. You are all amazing people and we truly do love each one of you. To Abby, Maggie, Andrew, Micah, Katie Grace, Jade, Jocelyn, Joshua and Lilly, you are all precious and we are so blessed we know you. The Lord has amazing plans for each of you!!
My gabby girls...I love you ladies, couldn't have done it without you guys!!
Mom and dad....we will forever cherish this time with you. THANK YOU for coming along.
Goodnight from China.......
3 comments:
What an amazing journey Sharon. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow night.
sincerely,
Branda
To see how far Hudson has come in just 11 days, just think were he will be in 11 months. It is so awesome to see how the Lord works in every part of this incredible journey, all the way down to a mother carressing her child as he falls asleep, we serve an amazing God!! So happy that your journey in China has ended on such a high note. You have a wonderful family and I can't wait to see your posts from home. We will be praying for you as you travel home.
In Him,
Carla L.
Hello from Kansas! I was periodically watching your journey. Congratulations! Hudson is adorable. My husband and I are waiting for our daughter...hopefully we'll have a referral soon. We are also taking our 3 bio children and would love to chat with you about your trip. (When you're back home and all rested!) I'm just trying to prepare and don't know many people who have traveled with their families. Email sometime to maerjmsmom@yahoo.com. Blessings-Kristi Singer
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