Believing in Psalm 68:6 "God sets the solitary in families", we would like to introduce you to a very special little girl. We are in the process of adopting this precious little girl from China. We have not met her. We do not know what she likes and dislikes. What we do know though, is her Chinese name is Jin Er Jiang, known to us as Riley Jiner Handy. Riley was born on August 13, 2011 in Shanghai, China. She was abandoned on the side of the road and found within hours of birth. She was born with special needs; cleft lip, cleft palate and a mild hearing loss. She has lived in the Shanghai Orphanage ever since. She has never known the warm and loving embrace of a mother, or the joy of a piggy-back ride from a father. She doesn't know what it feels like to be tucked in, read to, and kissed goodnight. She has yet to receive the full medical attention, nutritious food, and a childhood that allows her to be in an environment where she can thrive, flourish and reach her full potential. She needs a loving family the most!!
God laid adoption on both of our hearts about the same time. He has opened all the doors and led us to where we are today. We believe God is bigger than all things. We are relying on faith that He will provide for her. We knew starting this journey that we would need to come up with a lot of money to bring her home.
Our adoption will cost approximately $35,000. I know that sounds like a lot and don’t get us wrong, it is, but we are hoping we will receive $12,000 from the Adoption Tax Credit. The rest will be up to us. Just as the Great Wall of China was constructed one stone at a time, we are relying on God for $1 at a time. We would be incorrect if we didn't also ask for help from our family and friends who would be willing to donate funds to rescue our precious daughter from the inside the walls of the orphanage so she can come home to family and many friends, who will love, adore and support her.
We have the pleasure of working with a non-profit organization, Adopt Together, who help families like us raise funds for adoptions. All donation are tax-deductible. We are set to travel late February if all stays on schedule. Shawn, Angela and Rheagan will travel to China for a stay of 16-18 days when we will get to finally hold her.
Could you please help us bring her home?
Two ways you can help.
1. Donate online at https://adopttogether.org/
Adopt Together
251 West Central Ave. #278
Springboro, OH 45066
2. Prayers!! Prayers!! Prayers!! Please pray daily for Riley! The power of prayer is HUGE. Please pray that God will open the resources to provide and move mountains to bring our little girl home.
If you have any questions or just want to chat, please call or email us. Thank you for taking the time to let us share our journey with you.
Love, Shawn & Angela Handy
"And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me." Matthew 18:5
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