Our Big News!

There is a Chinese proverb that speaks of an invisible red thread connecting people across time and across distance. No matter how separated people might be, the red thread forms an invisible connection between them. For some time now, we have felt just such a “tugging” in our lives. 

That’s why we want to share with you exciting news about our family. We have begun the process of adopting from China. We feel that God is leading us to grow our family, and we are excited to see what He will do in us and through us as a result of this process. We know that this decision will affect not only our immediate family, but you as well. We know that the adoption journey is an adventure with many twists and turns, and only God knows what lies ahead. 

That’s why we’re hoping that you will join us in this journey. There are several ways that you can partner with us:

First, you can pray along with us. The international adoption process is full of paperwork, waiting, and navigating the red tape of two different governments. There are many things that could go wrong, which means that there are many ways that God can come through in the way that only He can. Will you commit to praying regularly for us? We’ll be posting regular updates right here, at harrisonadoption.blogspot.com. Every time you read a blog post here, you can stop and pray for us and for the child we will one day bring home. It is almost overwhelming for us to think that there is a child who has already been born in China waiting to be united with his or her forever family.

Another way that you can begin to support this child is through words of encouragement. We’d love to hear from you ourselves, but as you begin to open your heart to accepting this child, you might consider writing a note for them. The child we adopt will more than likely be a toddler by the time they are home. They will have already been through more change and tragedy than could fill a lifetime. However, what a joy it will be when, as this child begins to wrestle with their own identity, they could know that a huge circle of friends and family is standing behind them in love from before they were known in person.

One final way that you can help us weave our red thread is to contribute financially. Adoption is a very expensive process, and we know that God will provide for us. But we also know that God stirs the hearts of people towards generosity. Our blog will show you some creative ways that you can donate, such as donating Frequent Flyer Miles, buying t-shirts we’ll be creating, etc. (Be sure to check out the link to fair trade, organic coffee. When you buy through our blog, we get proceeds, you get great coffee). We’ll be starting some other fundraisers soon (see the tab on the right), doing everything we can to raise the needed money. If you are interested in partnering with us, the simplest way is to donate through PayPal.

Thank you for the love and support you have already shown us. Again, we will be updating this blog regularly with pieces of information about China, adoption, and the adventure we are on. We look forward to the journey ahead, knowing that you all are with us, along for the ride.