THANK YOU!

Ever since April 2006 when we began our adoption journey, we knew it would stretch us in many ways. We have learned along the way that the Lord stretches us in ways that are known and ways that are unknown through adoption. In all ways, however, the Lord has guided us and provided for us even when our faith was shamefully barely visible. One of the ways we knew we would have to trust him completely was through our finances as most adopting families quickly understand. We have had to pay fees when we had no idea where the money was going to come from, but every time, the Lord provided a way. Every time. And every time, we are blown away by His provision for us! Today, was no different and so unexpected....

Yesterday was my mom's birthday, so we were to gather at a restaurant today after church to celebrate. My brother, Trey, and sister-in-law, Reagan, and their children live in Katy and were driving into Kingwood to celebrate with us but stopped by our home before we all left for the restaurant. Since Brad's birthday was last week, Reagan handed Brad a very thick envelope with his birthday card in it and as he opened it, a huge wad of cash was tucked inside with a note saying that they had held a garage sale yesterday in Katy to raise money for our adoption!!!! We had no idea that they were doing this for us and I was completely shocked as the tears would not stop!

(Rachael, Reagan, Trey, John Isaac & David)

Not only did they have a garage sale for us but our niece and nephew had a "candy stand" to help bring in some money and then went around the neighborhood selling candy door to door! Even Reagan's dad who makes furniture and wooden crosses, donated some to the sale!! Altogether they raised $769 and so selflessly gave it to us to bring home our children! We are truly touched by their support and love and know that the Lord used all of them to provide for our costs of adoption! We are so humbled and so very thankful!

Rachael & David selling candy at the Garage Sale!