Plan A: Blessed Beyond Any Other Tribe

It's ok to say "yes." I heard those words softly in my heart after staring at a photo for about 5 minutes. The moments, days and weeks leading up to that gentle nudge had been frozen with waiting. Waiting on a doctor, waiting on a government up over the North Pole and on the other side of the world , waiting for more pictures, a video,... a smile. Then, just like that, the desire of our hearts was packaged neatly in a jpg file waiting to be opened...so, I did and I saw pure joy...happiness. WE knew, I knew and the Lord breathed peace in our hearts. Yes, child, you are mine. No matter what, I will never let you go once you are placed in my arms. The Lord placed the lonely in the arms of a family, all happening a world apart from each other and without one of them even knowing they are so loved beyond measure.

Little one, we know every detail of you face, your smile, your walk. We stare at you at least 20 times a day and more if when we can. We know there is much to do, much to plan, much to pray about, but we have peace and we said YES and we would say it a thousand times over if need be. Loving you is easy already, just like it was and is with your older brother. You see, little one, the Lord birthed that fierce, brave and sometimes, scary, love in our hearts just for you...it's all yours and we will not hold it back. We know what lies ahead, we know what you will go through and we know how to battle for you! Little one, we are coming for you in a couple months, but know our love has already met you. Every night when you go to sleep, you are prayed for covered in His healing power and every morning you are blessed with His protection and goodness.

Our sweet boy, your world is about to change, our world is about to change and it will be hard at times, but you'll see goodness heal your wounds. You'll see peace drown your fears. You'll see love replace loneliness. Dear boy, we long for you and cross off each day you're closer to being a son and not an orphan. Where you can be rocked to sleep with sweet whispered prayers filling your room and comforted when you cry. Our second son. Our second trip to China. Our second time filling a crib, but one will be left empty across the world and that's a good thing.

Little man, you are blessed. You are exuding joy and happiness. The Lord has blessed you above all other tribes. In other words.... ASHER!!!!