We received some fantastic news from the orphanage. Jamison is on his way to his forever home! Jamison first caught my attention on our first day at Philip Hayden for a couple of reasons. For starters he was one of the oldest, and two, he had suffered some very obvious burns. Later on that day as we played with the children on the playground, Jamison swung high on a swing while belting out "Jesus Love Me" in English. He was the first child I heard sing the song in the orphanage and I was taken aback. Coming to China I did not expect to hear children singing Jesus Love me and in English no less! His teacher said to me "Jamison loves to sing, in both Chinese and English." What an amazing boy! I wasn't sure if he had the ability to see but he was so carefree, happy, and singing praises to the Lord. Can I have that attitude please!?
Later I found out Jamison's story. Jamison had a home at one time with a mother and a father. His father was a welder until one day there was an explosion. The explosion killed his father and landed him in the hospital with sever burns, mostly to his face. His mother abandoned him in the hospital because she felt she could not care for him. I cannot imagine going through what Jamison has gone through, yet he is joyful and loves life!
While at the orphanage we were told that Jamison would soon be going home. He was being adopted into a family where the father is a firefighter!!! Not only that the family has three boys who are all younger than him so he will be a big brother. Usually China does not let a family adopt an older child if they have younger children, but in this case there was an exception! What a blessing! This family who looks fires in the face on a regular basis take in a boy who endured a horrible fiery accident! God is SO GOOD!!!
Jamison left the orphanage on Sunday morning so they could return to his home orphanage so his adoption could be finalized! But he did not leave without a farewell party. At the party Jamison took center stage and sang "Take me Home" and then proceeded to play on the electric guitar "Jesus Loves Me", a concert that he put together for his new mom. During the party the other older boys at the orphanage took turns hugging him and said goodbye.
Please join me in praying for Jamison as his adoption is finalized and he leaves China for his forever home. Jamison is a very special boy and his new family is so lucky to now have him as their son!
Now if that isn't proof of God's almighty power and awesome plan, I don't know what is!
To Him be the glory forever and ever!
Vanessa
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