Introducing....

"Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible." ~ Corrie ten Boom

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Introducing...

Lia Faith Swavely

We have finally received our "letter of approval" from China which means, we have officially been approved to become Lia's family! Our journey has been a faith filled adventure. We've been amazed to watch God erase many of the barriers that seemed insurmountable. We are so grateful for all your prayers and gifts because you have been a part of our miracle!

Lia is a spunky 8-year-old girl. Her birthday is September 10th and she is visually impaired. Periodically, we receive updates and here is some of what we know, Lia always has a smile, is loving, and is quick to laugh. She is a smart little girl and is the loudest in the class when it comes time to shout the answers. Outside of class, Lia is a ball of energy, jumping on the trampoline and running around to her heart's content. She is truly her own person, and will make anyone laugh with her silly antics. At a field trip to the Hilton Hotel for a cooking class, Lia showed her bright, silly nature by spelling out words in Braille in chocolate chips on all her chocolate chip cookies.

If all goes well, our hope is to travel in early summer to bring Lia home. When we began this adventure, we doubted whether it would become reality and then God showed us this verse, "But these things I plan won't happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed." and here we are almost 3 years later.

Please pray for Lia as this will be a huge transition as she leaves behind everyone and everything she has ever known and adjusts into her new family and life.

~Aaron & Amy