It Takes a CROWD to Raise a Family!

It truly does take a CROWD to raise a family. We all know it, although we may not admit it or take the time to thank people that we appreciate most. As parents we are not the only one's that shape our children into the individuals they will become. I have thought for many years that our children’s “world” would not be possible without the grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins, teachers, bus drivers,  moms/dads of friends, principals, pastors, neighbors, and many more. Precious one’s who have made an impact and helped to shape our children’s character we cannot say thank you enough. As we prepare for our son we hope and pray that he will be accepted, nurtured, and loved just the same.

A child’s world is made up of moments and sometimes I admit, I forget to live in the moment and do the things I enjoy most. Over the next year our moments together as a family will be even more important as we prepare our children for a "new brother." His arrival will be different than a normal hospital delivery experience, but one of diversity and new cultural experiences. Parenting is not easy—as you all know—but it is definitely worth even the rough moments! Our son will bring to us new opportunities and open our eyes giving us a whole new look on the everyday “world” we live. Here is how our world has changed since we began the process…

We applied to the adoption agency in November 2013 then started our home study in February 2014. Once our home study is completed we will be applying for immigration and complete our dossier (an application to China requesting to adopt) to be sent. Anyone that knows about adoption they know it is a hurry up and wait process! But we also know that this process is “In God’s Time” so we encourage each other daily to BE PATIENT. I often think that God puts challenges in our lives to make us stronger. Like making me wait—as I like to control the situation—and yet I seem to be calm and collected knowing that IT IS NOT UNDER MY CONTROL. Our kids continue to be busy and stay distracted with playing, reading, and now summer time camps/activities so it is not much different than being pregnant for 40 weeks and making the children wait to meet the baby. 

God has a hand on our adoption journey and we can feel it. We have every confidence that he will take care of our every need and provide for our family. As we wait eagerly for our adoption to be complete we continue to pray and we trust that God knows what is best for us.

Our children are anxious as well and have begun a special project to benefit our adoption and help offset the in-country expenses associated with bringing our son home. All three of our kids love to use their hands and have awesome dexterity – from the words of a dental hygienist – we put their skills to the test. Below you will find some Hahn crafted items that help us express love to others.

Angel of God,

my guardian dear,

to whom God’s love commits me here,

even this day,

be at my side

to light and guard,

to rule and guide.

Amen

-Unknown Author

For a suggested $5 donation you will receive a guardian angel* made by Daddy and our middle child *available in various colors

We shall neither fail nor falter; we shall not weaken or tire...give us the tools and we will finish the job" 

-Winston Churchill

 

For a suggested $10 donation you will receive a survival bracelet* handmade by one of our three children *available in various colors and sizes

To order please contact Daddy at plusonehahn@gmail.com

THANK YOU for being our number one cheerleaders through prayers and encouragement.

Blessings to You!