It's 4:30 am here in Beijing. I've been thinking about Joshua most of the night... so excited, blessed and amazed that he will be ours today.
Yesterday Shen Zhi Neng spent his last day as an orphan, a discard, unwanted and unloved. Yesterday he spent the last day he'll ever spend hungry, wondering if, when and how much food he'll get. Yesterday he spent his last day as a child with no future. Last night was his last night to go to sleep without his mommy and daddy to snuggle him, kiss him and pray over him.
Today he will become Joshua Shen Cryer. Chosen!!! Wanted!!! Loved!!! Full Heir!!! Having a future and a hope, and a chance to hear that before he was ever in the womb our Great Father knew him, formed him and predestined him to be our son. He will soon learn that he has been bought with the price of Christ's blood, and Lord willing he will have a second adoption day!!
Romans 8:15 "For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of Adoption. And by him we cry, "Abba," Father."
17 comments:
I'm posting this comment at 9 p.m. Sunday night and wondering "Do the Cryers have little Joshua in their arms yet??!!" We are asking the Father to bless this precious time with your new son!!
Yay! It's 6:13 our time and you should have your boy! I can't imagine your joy! We are praying for you as I write. Can't wait to see the pictures!!!
So you're telling us the "artificial sleep aids didn't work?" :) Don't blame you, one bit! Grandpa and I are sitting around the "puter" as if we were in a waiting room of a hospital. This is surreal and oh, so wonderful! 8:44 p.m. mountain time.........waiting.....waiting.....waiting.....
It's 8:49 my time and I'm realizing - with goosebumps on my arms - that sweet Joshua is probably in your arms right now, overwhelmed with the sight of you, the promise of love you are sharing with him, and joy at meeting his wonderful new parents. Blessings in these precious moments and those ahead of you these next few hours...days...weeks!
Laura Callison
Quotes from Grandpa: "The only thing that would make this better is if we could be there! It doesn't seem quite fair we can't be there to love on him, too.....!"
Grandpa Teakell
Celebrating with you!!! Levi has been so excited...Joshua has been on his heart a lot. :) What a joy it will be for all of us to meet your son.
Thinking of you. :)
The Ecks
So excited for you guys! Can't wait to see pictures of the sweet boy in your arms. I will be praying for the next few days, for patience as Joshua transitions into your wonderful loving family. -jenni watson
Jana told me today that you will be getting Joshua by this evening! Can't wait to see him!
Teresa Horvet
I can't wait for the next posting 9:00 here San diego time....I'm figuring you've got him... hoping...praying that it is all going smoothly! Tempted to stay up all night to see if you'll post again during the night
Ditto...I am tempted to stay up and wait too! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE PICTURES OF YOU HOLDING HIM! What a relief that will be!
Your post brought tears to my eyes. Yesterday was the end of hopelessness for Joshua! Praise God for blessing you with eachother!
hugs...
Is it "Gotcha" yet???? Rachel and Jana, I'll stay up with your! 10:14 p.m. here in N.M.
Grandma
It's 10:16pm NM time on Sunday night. I just checked in after thinking of you all day. I'm nervous and excited to think you are holding him RIGHT NOW! Oh what wonderful parents he has. I'm praying for a quick bond and a peaceful day for everyone. Love you
Brienna and Aaron
We are so excited for you! Wish we were there with you--can't wait to meet Joshua! Robbie and Gail
Ok I am wishing I had a laptop. If I had one I could just roll over in bed and hit "refresh" to see if you posted yet or not. I thinking my heavy eyelids are winning out and I'll head to bed. I'll be sure to check first thing in the AM for updates.
What precious thoughts of God choosing him to be yours! Have been thinking of and praying for you. If all went as scheduled, you have been loving on him for hours now. I'll keep looking for a picture of the 3 of you! Love, Sandie and Bob
Been awake since 3:30 and up since 4:30 a.m. Lesson in patience! (Grandpa is snoring. Must be more patient than Grandma) Thinking you might not even have good internet where you are or something, or something, or something. Hopefully, Joshua Cryer is tucked in bed in your hotel room and very soon we will hear from you......
We love you and are so thankful to have you as our kids and go to such lengths bring such a precious child into our lives.
Can't wait to hear some news (blog, email, Skype.....telegraph, messenger pigeon....)
Love,
Mom
What a blessing! God is so good and we have loved following your story!
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