Our yardsale for our Yana was this weekend. We made a little over $1,600.00 from sales, donations and outright goodwill of others. My friend Kris donated a whole bunch of stuff and a great amount of her time to help set up and during the day of the yardsale. Sherol and Jewl from work donated a bunch of stuff to the sale. Dr. Alahakoon donated some really cute Gymboree clothes. Dr. Bermudez handed me $50 cash. The day of the sale came and people were dropping off donations. A really sweet lady by the name of Linda donated some really nice things-Mrs. Joseph donated $50-The Swingles donated $20-a wonderful woman that has adopted internationally donated $20-The Ivoska's donated money-Ruth Ann Lynn gave my husband a $500 check during church-my children Gabby,Dylan and my husband were wonderful & if I forgot someone I am sorry. Trust me when I say that I appreciate everything.
I know that this seems like a lot or a little to some, but it is the beginning of a long road to Yana's freedom and a chance at a life. It is also an answer to one of my greatest dreams...continuing to save the innocent. Another one of God's angels. In a way not only are we saving Yana, but answering a calling I believe God has given us. God has placed children with DS on this Earth for a reason...they are wonderful and beautiful. They fill this world with so much joy. I just wish everyone understood that. Well that is another thing I love to do for our children...educate the world.
Today when I was alone in the gym at St. Thomas...I felt the need to pray. I prayed for God to guide me and show me the way to bring her home. I told him that whatever he needed me to do, I would do it...just lead the way. I asked that he opens my eyes to see the way so I don't miss any chances. I felt tears come to my eyes. I know he was listening. I felt it. I found this prayer today...it is fitting for our Yana and our life now......
Saint Anthony (Saint of Miracles)
O Holy St. Anthony, reach down from Heaven and take hold of my hand.
Assure me that I am not alone. You are known to possess miraculous powers and to be ever ready to speak for those in trouble.
Loving and Gentle St. Anthony, reach down from Heaven I implore you and assist me in my hour of need. Obtain for me the ability to bring Yana home to be a part of our family like I feel she already is.
Dearest St. Anthony, reach down from Heaven and guide me with thy strength. Plead for me in my needs and teach me to be humbly thankful as you were for all the bountiful blessings I am to receive.
Amen.
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