During this Christmas season, Amy and I can think of no better gift than that of family.
So, we wanted to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to all of you who
were instrumental in bringing Lia to our family.
So, we wanted to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to all of you who
were instrumental in bringing Lia to our family.
Her inclusion in our family has
been nothing short of miraculous. God asked my wife and I to step out in faith,
to adopt “one of the least of these”. Lia was born with microphthalmia which
means her eyes never fully developed and therefore, she has
very limited vision. Although once you meet her, you will most likely be left
with the distinct impression that she’s never had a limitation at all.
A few months ago, in the midst of
washing the dishes with Lia, she said something that gave me pause. We
were talking about family when she said, “I never had a family before.” For a
moment, I was taken back because I have always had a family that loved me, who
I loved, and was always there for me.
However, up until June 18th, Lia never experienced having a
family.
She is quickly learning English and
doing extremely well picking up English Braille. She attends our local public
school and has made many new friends. She is beginning to learn violin. One of
her favorite things to do is Wii bowling and she’s very
competitive. On her second day home, she was already, literally, running to our
neighbor, Grammy Kass, and would chat away to her heart’s content. She rides a
bicycle, sort of, with training wheels. She loves purple and we love her.
When God allowed Lia Faith to join
our family, He gave us not just another daughter, but the unique ability to see
with our souls, rather than just with our eyes. Thanks to you, and many others
like you, Lia now has something she may never have experienced
without your help: a family.
Wishing you and your family a
wonderful Christmas,
Aaron for Amy, Jordan, Sianna, and Lia
Aaron for Amy, Jordan, Sianna, and Lia
1 comment:
Thank you for sharing your experiences. These children truly are the least. I appreciate the thoughts of feeling with our souls. I am going to focus on that. What a wonderful gift you have been given.
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