$11,500 so far

There is a blog I found a few days ago that is touching to my heart.

A little girl, Lydia, has asked her mother if they can adopt a little girl named Darya from Russia. Darya has Down Syndrome and is waiting for a home. Lydia has four siblings, two adopted and two biological and loves them immensely - you can just tell through her writing. Her mother told her that they can adopt Darya if they raised $20,000 by Thanksgiving - giving her a short time to raise the money. She is trying her hardest and relying on God to provide for this. Neighbors, friends, classmates, strangers from all over the world have donated to help bring Darya - a little girl that has never experienced the love of a family - home.

Lydia has so much faith - has so much peace in her heart. She has no worries as to how this will turn out. She knows it will turn out in the way she hoped. Please jump over to her mother's blog - read the words written by a faithful little girl ...

http://the30dayjourneyforhope.blogspot.com/

And if you have a moment - and a few dollars ... please open your hearts and give to this wonderful family. So far, they've raised $11,500. This little girl with the biggest heart is trying so hard - trying to find a way - for her 'sister' to come home.

Lydia holds the heart of someone so much older than she is - her dreams however, make her so young. She dreams as any young child would - believing that anything is possible if you try. So many adults are tainted with thinking that they cannot do whatever they dream. Lydia has encouraged me, has inspired me and will most certainly receive my check in the mail.

I hope those that read their story, Lydia's story - will want to do the same.