happy birthday nede

I think today is Nede’s 5th birthday. There’s some controversy but we’ve claimed it to be and we celebrated! I enjoyed it as much as Nede. As we ate cake and drank icy Coke from the bottle I looked around the room, not knowing (again) how I got here, but SO GRATEFUL for how God places the right people with me at the right moments in time. It was a joy to celebrate Nede’s birthday with my “Hands at Work family” and my dear friend Sarah.

Nede was overjoyed with her party- she changed dresses 3 times during the short celebration and Uncle Sal and Brother Jaap spoiled her with new earrings and hair accessories in which she modeled around all to beautifully, making me nervous for teenage years;) 

My mom made matching dresses for Nede and her doll- she’s so proud!

Our birthday guests- Uncle Sal, Brother Marc, me, Nede, Uncle Jaap, Paula and Uncle Stephen. Sarah was the photographer.

Lord, bless and protect Nede’s 5th year of life! Make a way for us to have many more celebrations together!

dear dara

Dear Dara,

I am your friends sister-in-law. I heard your story and am touch. I believe with you in what you are doing. The Lord will sustain you. I have read your story and it’s evident how the Lord has directed you. I, and my other Christian Sisters, are praying for you.

God Bless you and Nede, you’re in our prayers and we support you!

Love,

One Who Believes (a mother who has adopted)

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Dear Dara,

I am your friend’s sister-in-laws friend. I heard your story and am touch. I believe with you in what you are doing. I believe it’s hard, waiting is difficult. It may sound trite to say, but the Lord’s timing is perfect, I have experienced this. My husband and I support what you are doing. Please know you are in our prayers and we want to rejoice with you when this is all said and done.

Blessings to you and Nede, you’re being prayed for.

Love,

Another Who Believes (a mother who has adopted)

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Dear Dara,

I believe in what you are doing. You have heard my story and you’ve been touch. My timing is perfect. I know it’s hard but can you see where I am there with you? Rest in my arms and wait. I support you. I hear your prayers and the prayers of those who Believe. I am rejoicing over you and Nede.

I am blessing you.

Love,

The One Who Adopts (a father who has adopted)

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These are 2 letters (summarized) that I recently received. The last is one that I believe I would received if things worked that way.