This is one unbelievable story so fix some tea or get a snack but get comfy and prepare to be amazed.
This morning I stumbled upon a blog. I believe this story has moved me beyond words but I am going to try to explain. Lydia is the 11 year old daughter of some amazing parents in Tennessee. Her parents have instilled such a trust and belief and faith in God inside of her that she came to her mother with the dream of adopting sweet little Darya. Darya is a litte girl living in an orphanage in the Urkraine. She has Down Syndrome but this does not daunt Lydia's parents because they have already
have two children with Down Syndrome. Hope is biological and Charlie is adopted.
have two children with Down Syndrome. Hope is biological and Charlie is adopted.
I told you these are amazing people.
Simply amazing.
So when Lydia came to her mother with this idea her mother told her that if she could
raise $20,000 then they could adopt Darya and possibly even another baby with Down Syndrome.
Is the word amazing coming to mind?
Did the number 20,000 stop Lydia? Nope. She quickly did some math and said this is only 200 people giving us $100.00. Smart girl. Break down a big number and suddenly it doesn't seem so scary. So she was off and running and in the past few days she has raised more than half of what they need. $10,000!!!!!!
In something like 10 or 11 days.
ONE GIRL.
ONE GIRL.
One AMAZING girl, with some AMAZING faith.
I want to be just like her when I grow up.
They have washed cars, baked cookies, painted wooden candy canes...you name it.
They are willing, willing to go all out for God.
And Darya.
Lydia has been asked to be on the local news Thanksgiving morning and tell her story. I am praying that she will have all the money when she is interviewed.
Visualize this!
They are willing, willing to go all out for God.
And Darya.
Lydia has been asked to be on the local news Thanksgiving morning and tell her story. I am praying that she will have all the money when she is interviewed.
Visualize this!
God can do this THROUGH us so go here. Find the DONATE button and pledge what you can.
Five dollars makes a difference. Skip some part of your traditional
Five dollars makes a difference. Skip some part of your traditional
Thanksgiving meal if you have to but please help bring Darya home to a loving and forever family.
I just heard about Lydia and her family this morning and want to do my part.
So I am spreading the word and the LOVE.
This is what Thanksgiving is all about isn't it?
So I am spreading the word and the LOVE.
This is what Thanksgiving is all about isn't it?
Lydia, you amaze me and I am inspired and uplifted by you.
I can only begin to imagine the greatness in store for you as you continue to demonstrate such devotion and faith. To those of you who come visit here from time to time or those of you were led here today for the first time,please, please, please help change the course of Darya's young life.
RIGHT NOW!
If you are inspired by this please just take the few minutes to do this. If you are like me you might be so moved by this but think to yourself..."I will donate later, tomorrow, next week" and then you forget.You don't mean to you just get busy.Please just do it right now.Whatever is waiting for you can wait five more minutes.I am so thankful for your big heart and generosity.
Go Lydia!!!
Go God!!!
xo
Kimberly
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