Our Journey So Far

We have come so far physically, spiritually and emotionally. This has been quite a long experience, but the reward is so worth the wait. Ruby Rebekah Anmeng Olson was born August 12, 2016 in Yulin city, in the province of Guangxi. She has changed our lives and we haven't even met her yet! She has taught us to be patient when the road is rough, trust in the Lord and give it all up to Him. Blessings take time, and they are always worth it.

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