Alexsey Has A Family

Please rejoice with us! God willing, we are going back for Alexsey!

Ever since we came home, I so wanted Alexsey to have a family commit to him. Just like many of you, I advocated for him hoping someone would say yes to this precious little boy! As the clock ticked on and Alexsey's time at his wonderful orphanage was coming to an end because his fourth birthday was fast approaching, I learned more about the orphanage institution that he would be going to because he is considered non-ambulatory (right now). I know I/we can't save the world, but to have looked into Alexsey's eyes, held his hand, felt his smile warm my heart...... the thought of him being left to fend for himself in a new place where children who were "otherwise healthy" before being transferred can all of a sudden die due to the poor conditions of this institution, there is just no way John and I can know what we know and not say yes.

It is as simple at that. Sure me not feeling that our family was quite complete played a factor, but the bigger factor was that Alexsey was running out of time, showing us that not everything is to be done on our timetable. Sure we would have probably waited a little longer before adding to our family again, but Alexsey doesn't have that time to waste. And in reality, none of these children have that time..........

Please join us at Smiling All The Way Back to follow our journey.

God has already encouraged us in many "little" ways, and I would love to share them with you in future posts.