Puzzle Pieces For Yana's Future

I borrowed this idea from some of the families from Reece's Rainbow and kind of added Yana's own spin to it. This is for a 15 1/2" x 18" 550 piece Mickey Mouse Disney Treasury Collection Puzzle. This puzzle will be framed in a wood frame(of your choice) with glass on the front and back. Each $5 that is donated will be placed in Yana's adoption fund to help with her adoption. Each person that donates will have thier name placed on the back of a puzzle piece. When all the pieces are matched with a person-my babies will draw the winner. We will put the puzzle together for you. We will take it to Bryan's Interiors here in Zanesville, Ohio to have it matted and framed. The glass on the back will allow the winner to see what "piece they played in Yana's future with her family." This will add at least $2750 to Yana's adoption fund. I placed the amount on the Chip In higher-just in case people wanted to donate more, but once all pieces are sold-the Chip In ends. Thank you all for whatever part you are playing in our angels future!!!!

Just waiting....and waiting.

Our homestudy should be completed by the end of next week. After that...hopefully things will start rolling along. I found some songs by Steven Curtis Chapman today. They sure fit my angel. Also, Ethan and Anthony had cardiology appointments today. Anthony is clear for two years and Ethan has at least two years left on his battery for his pacer/defib before it has to be replaced. His pacer is working in the upper chamber and no events were noted on his defibrillator!! Good news!! Here are a couple new pics of my babies :) Hopefully some news about Yana soon!!

FINGERPRINTS OF GOD (STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN)

I can see the tears filling your eyes
And I know where they're coming from
They're coming from a heart that's broken in two
By what you don't see
The person in the mirror
Doesn't look like a magazine
Oh but when I look at you
It's clear to me

That I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know it's true
You're a masterpiece that all creation
Quietly applauds
And you're covered with
The fingerprints of God

Never has there been and never again
Will there be another you
Fashioned by God's hand and perfectly planned
To be just who you are
And what He's been creating
Since the first beat of your heart
Is a living, breathing
Priceless work of art

And I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know it's true
You're a masterpiece that all creation
Quietly applauds
And you're covered with
The fingerprints of God

Just look at you
You're a wonder in the making
And God's not through
In fact, He's just getting started!

Angels Among Us

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.

IT'S OFFICIAL!!

http://www.reecesrainbow.org/sponsorsmith2.html

Happy Birthday Carmen

March 22 would be Carmen's 2nd birthday. Carmen was a beautiful angel born with Translocation DS and Mosaic DS. She was also born with an unbalanced AV canal which basically gave her Left Hypoplastic Heart Syndrome. Carmen had open heart surgery at one week and two days. Carmen never left the hospital, never making it home to her new adoptive family, but instead left to be with her Lord Jesus. I spent almost five weeks with Carmen. I was there within 24 hrs after her birth. I will never forget the times I held her before her surgery. The times that I rubbed her feet with lotion and would read her stories are like golden memories for me. We would watch American Idol and vote for David Cook...we were in KC, MO afterall. Not at anytime did I imagine she wouldn't make it. I left three days before her death to come be with my oldest daughter for her confirmation in Ohio. The morning of April 27th, 2008-Carmen left her Mommy behind to go to Heaven. She is up there,I am sure, with her birth grandparents and her adoptive grandparents at her side. I miss her each and everyday. Carmen-Mommy loves you and misses you so much! Do me a favor o.k.? Watch over your sister Yana...keep her safe...and please help us bring her home! I love you baby girl!!!

LOOK WHO IS ON THE FSP PAGE?!?

http://reecesrainbow.org/familysponsorshipnew.htm

FINALLY :)

Guess What!?!?

Guess what everyone?? We have an agency to do Yana's adoption!! I filled out the application today online. They are waiting on some important information from the MOE in her region to finalize some things. Andrea is placing our angel on hold until things are finalized with the agency. Our FSP page will then hopefully be up. Also, our homestudy meeting on Monday went great! God please let things continue to go well!!




Please don't forget our chip in for Anastasia M! She needs all of us to help her!!