Keep 'em coming, friends!

Friends and Prayer Warriors,

Little Susannah and her family continue to need our prayers. Please, pray without ceasing. She has been in the hospital since she arrived home from China. As expected, she is confused and grieving the many losses in her little life. Now, with a catheter in place, she awaits open-heart surgery on Tuesday and we are praising God that she was a candidate for it!

Her Mom is sharing the journey with us so you can head to their blog by clicking HERE to read the details. Right now, we just continue to pray and to lift her up to the Lord.

Heavenly Father,

You gave this precious creation of Yours to this beautiful family to raise in Your name. Lord, we believe and have faith that you are the Great Physician and the Almighty Healer. No one knows sweet Susannah like you do, Father. No one could ever love her like you, Lord. Loving Savior, we lift her up to you as we pray and are convicted in our belief that she will be completely healed, in Your name.

We stand firm in Your word and in our faith that when two or more are gathered in Your name that You are present in their midst. Lord, we know you are by her side. Your children from all around the globe are praying for this sweet baby and for her family. Through history You've shown us that You are a sovereign and merciful God and You hear Your children's cries.

Thank you, Father God, for the gift of Your son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you for His sacrifice on that cross and for allowing Him, Your only begotten Son, to shed His precious blood so that we can believe. We believe right here and now that Susannah will get through this. We pray to your Blessed Mother that she cradle sweet Susannah in her mantle and that Susannah begins to recognize the love that her Mama has for her. That she will bond with her Mama.

But most importantly Father, we believe that the surgery will be successful and that she will lead a healthy and happy life. We give You all the glory Lord, for we know that nothing is impossible with You, and we continue to praise and honor You in all we do.

In Your precious name we pray. Amen.

Ooohhhh!

Suzy entered my GIVEAWAY, so I went back to her site and noticed that she had a link for another giveaway from Cinnamon*Sticks Boutique. You must check out the beautiful stuff this girls got on her Etsy site. I love it!!

Ahhemm...Oh, Scott dear? Did you read that? Umm...Christmas is coming, darling.

IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!!

I've never done this on my blog but know that many others do. It's such a great idea, especially because it's an incentive for those lurkers who I love hearing from to come out of hiding. This is your chance and you may just be a winner! Of course, my regular readers are invited (and expected) to join in the fun.

I've been thinking about what prize to give away. This is what I came up with. I've decided to give away something that has truly touched my heart. (Sorry, I'm not giving away the hubby or the kids).

This was the very first book that I read when we began our journey into the world of adoption. I was riveted to it and ended up reading the entire book in less than 3 days. I just could not put it down!


The Strength of Mercy tells the story of how God led the Beazely "family to Romania in search of one special child", and eventually to assist countless families in the same pursuit through their agency All God's Children International. They vividly share the heartaches and joys, along with the miracles that God created along the way.

At the time I read this book, I was ready to run with the baton even though I couldn't see the finish line. The book reminded me of the importance of waiting patiently on God. I know. Easier said than done. But, this family did just that, and God DID reveal his plans for them and accomplish His purposes, for His glory.

It is also a great example for us mothers. The author and her husband have to make some difficult parenting choices. The choices that they are faced with cause one to reflect on what our real goals are for our children. If they decide to break away from the plans that we had for them, will we be able to support them? To give them back to God when he calls them? The Beazely story is truly incredible, as Kay Arthur states in the forward: "There is something significant in this story for you!"

So, if you haven't read it and are ready to be moved to the core of your soul while following one special family's adoption journey, this is what you do. Leave me a comment (with an email address if you don't have a blog so I can contact you if you are winner). It's that easy! The giveaway ends on Friday, October 3rd, at midnight!

By the way, you will be receiving a brand, spankin' new copy that I have purchased, since I am not about to give away my copy. :0

I promise you that you will love the book! Good luck!