back in june, i wrote this post sharing how overwhelmed we were by the outpouring of monetary support we've gotten from our friends and family.
it is one thing to receive prayers and love from others (and believe me, that, in and of itself, is pretty stinkin' amazing), but to go one step further and give sacrificially is quite another. makes me cry. every time.
i wrote that post four months ago and still, the gifts continue to come. they've come from close friends as well as from others that just wanted to bless us even though we don't know them as well. and through their giving and their hearts for our little family, we've become closer. it's total crazypants. just this past friday, another incredibly generous friend sent us a beautiful card and a check. blows my mind.
and remember when i was really down about having to update our homestudy? friends of ours read that post, asked us how much we needed, and right then and there gave us what we needed to cover ALL our homestudy update fees. amazing.
this journey to choi boy has been filled with so many ups and downs and we've really learned so very much. one of those lessons has been on generosity and hearts that are cheerful in giving. we have been just so blessed by all the friends and family that have showered us with their love and support, and as we have received, we've learned so much about giving. we hope that as opportunities arise for us to be on the giving end, we will also be able to give with cheerful and joyful hearts...
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that is the best feeling, to have so many people standing right beside you on your special journey!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! We, too, were abundantly blessed by friends and even strangers who stepped up and provided miracles for our family.
ReplyDeleteWe felt the same way. We were blessed in so many ways during our adoption process. It's an amazing feeling, and I'm so glad you get to experience it too!
ReplyDeleteSometimes I forget that people are awesome. Thanks for the reminder. You are blessed, Grace. But I also think you are the type of person that inspires people to be generous :)
ReplyDeleteWe feel the same way, especially after the surprise bake sale last week. I, too, hope that when I am in the position to be generous and helpful that I will jump at the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteWow...you are truly blessed with some wonderful and generous friends and family!! Awesome.
ReplyDeleteSo amazing and so very blessed indeed. This was so wonderful to read, especially after having a "I don't like people" day at the pumpkin patch yesterday. :( How wonderful to be surrounded by so much generosity and love. ❤
ReplyDeleteWow, how incredible! You must be some very wonderful friends since you're receiving so much in return. I think it speaks volumes of what amazing people you two are to have others be so generous to you.
ReplyDeleteSome people have the biggest hearts & this journey sometimes really brings out that! I am so glad you are lucky & have these amazing people in your life!
ReplyDeletethat's very cool. it is a good reminder to know that we need others... and that God does provide through others too... fab that you have wonderful friends/fam around you.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome. So happy for you, and choi boy, to be surrounded by generous, loving people.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! But so are you... so I'm not *too* surprised by the outpouring of generosity!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing family and friends!
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