Meet Isaiah, Josiah, and Lydia. They need YOU!!
Isaiah Semlow is such a sweet and happy child. In EVERY picture he is grinning from ear to hear with infectious joy. He loves to wave his hand right in front of his face to show his excitement at having his picture taken. He can often be found in Micah David's pictures, playing with him and loving on him. His heart is SO BIG!!
Josiah Semlow has the most beautiful hair and lips at the transitional home. He's expressive and you can always tell how he's feeling. He's a big boy, almost as big as his older brother, and loves to be thrown in the air. He's also known to be a little curious around the AWAA office at the TH, getting into the office supplies and generally being a curious George!
Lydia Semlow is the most STUNNING, dark, doe-eyed baby girl I've ever seen. My heart swells with love for her as I type. She has a sweet little belly (that I can't wait to rub) and deep eyes that hold so much struggle and yet so much HOPE. She loves girlie things and kisses!
THESE ARE GOD'S CHILDREN loved and adored by a family waiting for them in Illinois. THEY ARE STUCK in a paperwork prison, waiting on ONE SIGNATURE so that they may be released to their forever family.
They are REAL, they are LOVED, they are ORPHANS who, because of a cruel world, are being held captive in Ethiopia.
THEY ARE NOT A STORY, THEY ARE BELOVED CHILDREN WHOM I HAVE SEEN AND HEARD AND LOVE.
They need your prayers. Please, wherever you are, pray for God to release these sweet babies to their forever family. They need YOU, we need YOU to pray for their salvation.
Isaiah, Josiah, and Lydia- Aunt Kim LOVES YOU so much. You're faces bring our family such joy and hope. God has wonderful plans for you and I feel so blessed to be a part of your journey to family. You are loved, you are miracles, you are blessed. Can you hear your loving Father singing over you? Can you hear your Mommy's cries for you? Oh children, that you would understand the depth and breadth and height of the love your family and Father have for you!!!!! One day, when the sorrow and pain of your life in Africa is melting away, Mommy and I will tell you of our love for you, of this hard and sorrowful journey to you, and of how we would DO IT ALL AGAIN just to watch you sleep in your beds and hear your soft, sweet breath at REST.
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Sobbing! What would I do without you?! You are an AMAZING friend and I LOVE YOU!
praying that these 3 come home soon! although i would love to be travel buddies with sherry...i hope she beats me to ET!
Kim,
Thanks for the beautiful word picture of these three precious children that have been on my heart and I have not stopped praying for since I heard of them.
I contend with you and the Semlow's for the needed sign-off and expediated court date that they pass.
It is hard to understand God's timing and ways but we can trust His goodness and rest in His love.
Love and hugs and prayers,
Debi
Kim,
You are an amazing prayer warrior and I know that you have meant so very much to the Semlows....well, to all of us! We are def. praying for them and for your upcoming court date as well.
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