Just before I left for China in August my friends AJ and Derek left for Kazakstan to meet and bring home their new daughter. I followed their mostly terrible journey through their blogs and emails. I hurt for them that the girl they had been praying for more than two years might not get to come home with them. When I got word that the courts had finally granted custody, I rejoiced with them. But, when I walked into their house that Friday afternoon and saw her beautiful healthy self smiling and playing on the floor, all the emotion that just didn't quite make it out when I was so far away came out. I cried for joy that she is here and has such great parents, and I cried for AJ and Derek hearing first hand and in more detail of their struggle. I left completely challenged and encouraged by their faith having heard the thigs they learned as a result of their struggle. My time with AJ was one of the best conversations I had during my time home.
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