Monday, May 30, 2011

The Deets.

It is with great love and a humble heart that we introduce you to our seventh son.


He's 7.
He's sweet.
And he's dying of a complicated un-repaired heart defect.

My friend Jean had been advocating for him
and one look at that precious little blue face had me doing the same.

But God. 

God is funny like that.
When you think it's someone else......
it
could
be
you.

It could be you that has a dossier already in place & available to re-use.
It could be you with the available medical care & coverage to try and treat him.
It could be you with still-current fingerprints.
It could be you that can get to him rather quickly.
It could be you HE is asking no matter how insanely busy you are at the moment.
It could be you.
Or it could be me.
This time....
it's me.

So here we are.
Racing against the clock and {hopefully} very quickly about to bring home our precious boy. 
Updated home study almost complete, and we should be submitting to USCIS* sometime in the next two weeks.
After that, we hope for some lightning fast approvals.

More soon.
But in the meantime we covet your prayers for him that his life will be sustained until
we
can
get
him
home
and get him the medical care he urgently needs.
 
This child has waited for so long for someone to love him and we hope to have the honor and privilege of doing so no matter how many
days
months
or years
he has left on this earth.

There's one less orphan in the world tonight.
One.
Less.

Soli De Gloria.

27 comments:

  1. either I'm the only one reading blogs tonite or you didn't moderate comments! Congratulations! Guess your SW didn't get too worked up over the showering issue.
    Blessings to you guys...I recognized those eyes as soon as I saw them

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  2. Oh, I am so very happy for you and for your precious new son! And to be honest, I'm super tickled that your adding another boy to your wonderful brood!!

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  3. Wow...you are amazing and he's one lucky boy to be part of your family. God bless you all!! Bring him home fast.

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  4. Wow another boy <3 From the looks in his eyes he looks so cute! Praying that you get this young man home quick!
    God Bless~
    -Kirstie Bikakis

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  5. I remember you advocating for him. How amazing that you are bringing him into your home. God bless. Will you go to China alone this time? Or just you and John? How fast is fast? Will you get him as soon as you move? Are you already cleared in Florida? I'll be praying for you all.

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  6. Love, love, love your news!!! Congratulations - and I will be praying for all of you DAILY!!! Thank you for being so willing be obedient to His call - you really are a reflection of Jesus and an inspiration to us all!!

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  7. WOW!! YOU ARE ALL AN AMAZING EXAMPLE FOR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!! I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS!!

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  8. Sweet, sweet baby boy . . . Oh Lord, I pray that you would sustain this little man's heart as He waits. Hide him under the shadow of your wing Lord and protect his heart and his health. I ask for paperwork miracles to get him home quickly, and for favor from all involved. I ask Lord for peace for Sonia and John in the midst of ALL that they are in the middle of, including two new sons already, and a big ol' move. Father I ask that even now you would begin lining up the medical team that will take care of Sonia and John's precious seventh son. Cover every detail Lord. I pray for the funds needed for the return trip to China, Lord--that You would prove yourself again as the great Provider! Lord, this is BIG, but it's not too big for you. I pray for strength, both emotional and physical, for Sonia as she faces this crazy busy time. Surround her Lord with your love, and with all of the help that she needs to make life happen daily. Love on her Lord, and remind her that you would not have asked her to do this if you weren't gonna be there to back her up! Father we are asking you for a miracle for this little "J"--make him strong Father, and let him know in his heart that help is on the way! In Jesus' name, Amen!

    Love you Sonia, praying hard . . .

    Tina

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  9. Oh yeah, if we're back to voting on "J" names again I'm still voting for Jude.
    Jude=Praise! Just sayin . . .

    Tina ~ xo

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  10. Oh wow! Praise God, another boy! So excited for your family! :) Praying for this little guy!

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  11. Wow! Amazing. Praying for quick things.

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  12. ...and here answers the question, "What is good?". Amazing! :)

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  13. Sonia, you speak to my heart... And I thank you for that. You inspire...you remind... You make me laugh, and cry.... And I thank you for that. Happy for you. Joyous for him. Praying all goes smoothly and you get him home lightening fast!

    Deb

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  14. You are such a wonderful woman! You and my friend Lori will have to start talking. SHe is racing to bring home her 6 year old sweet girl because of a sever heart issue and her future is also unknown.
    I am keeping you in my prayers!!!
    Much love and lots of hugs to you!
    STacy

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  15. dang it-- i had an awesome comment and it was erased...ok.. take 2...

    so happy for you!!!! God bless you and your family for stepping out in faith and obedience. china expedited ben and he came home in 3 weeks (and USCIS wasn't even done with us!) so china can and does expedite in extreme cases (his diagnosis was death in 3 weeks) and well,- now look at him!!!!! i pray China and the USCIS cooperate and expedite- i pray he is home in such an amazingly short time that only God can receive the credit.
    and i do believe God is doing a happy dance right now!

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  16. Prayers going up for that sweet boy that his heart my be strong until it can be healed, and that the process goes swiftly and smoothly!

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  17. Amazing!! Love it!! Can't wait to follow along again my friend

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  18. Praying for him to come home quickly so he can get the care he needs and a forever family.

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  19. CONGRATULATIONS my friend!! Praise God for your listening ears and open hearts to His direction for another son!! Praying, too, that the Lord opens every door and gives you favor to bring him home quickly!!!

    Boy...you and Jean are just in cahoots here, huh? :)

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  20. Oh, sweet Sonia, I am SO happy for you and for him. One less, indeed. How awesome that your dossier can be re-used...WOW. You are only a few weeks behind us now in the process... Where is he? Blessings on you as you work and wait...and praying that he will be sustained by our mighty and great God as he waits for you. Wow wow wow wow. Goose bumps and tears.

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  21. Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him. Psalm 127:3 Congratulations Martins! Praying for your little man.
    -Rachel (who can't get her google account to work!)

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  22. WWWWWOOOOOOOOWWWWW!
    Praying and Praising Him from Hong Kong!
    Love & Blessings,
    Kim

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  23. OH SONIA!!! I went out of town and stepped out of the loop! Holy smokes! I am so excited for you!!!! You brought me to tears!!!! One less!!! I will be praying for your precious boy and for everything to go quickly!!! :)

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  24. OH..OH......OH MY!!
    CHILLS UP AND DOWN MY SPINE!!!
    TEARS DOWN MY FACE!!
    ANOTHER J!!
    So Excellent!
    congratulations!
    Krista Dolan
    Director Gracie's Room First Hugs Program
    Dianjiang Kids International

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  25. YAY!!!! I am sorry I missed this but I'm catching up now!!

    I am so happy for you! For Him!! For God's grace!!

    Can't wait to play the "J" name game!!

    Do you have a James??

    Thank you Jesus!!
    I will be praying for all of you!
    Down on my knees thankful!!

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  26. Oh, oh, oh, oh, I know him!!!!!! Oh Sonia, I have had him on my site forever, praying for a family for him!!! Actually, I think Jean emailed me about him forever ago and asked me to put him on! Oh Sonia, bless you and your precious family!!! Praise God!!!

    Annie
    www.wonderfulwaitingkids.webs.com
    www.cornbreadandchopsticks.blogspot.com

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  27. OMG!!! I missed this while I was out of town!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!! How amazing!!! You might be the most awesome mom I know!

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