Last week we hosted a "Sip and See" open house at our home for friends and family who had not yet met Hailey. My mom and dear friends, Tracy Guerin and Ellen Burany, organized a beautiful spread of appetizers, teas and deserts and we were overwhelmed by the excitement, support and love that we experienced throughout the afternoon. Hailey was the "star of the show" and enjoyed being held, loved on and photographed all day long!
Words can not express the immense gratitude that we feel for the support we have received throughout our adoption journey. Every person at the "Sip and See" has played a significant role in bringing Hailey home. For the past five years, family members, friends and even strangers have prayed for us, encouraged us, sent financial support and gifts, prepared meals and followed our journey from near and far. The "Sip and See" allowed us to celebrate and rejoice in Hailey's homecoming, show off her bedroom and share photos from the last three months.
On December 2nd, we will dedicate Hailey to the Lord along with our church family. We are so grateful that after years of waiting, wondering and questioning God's timing, we are finally celebrating and Hailey is finally in our arms!
The Lord continues to teach us about His perfect timing, His faithfulness and His sovereignty, especially when we recently learned that Blue Shield of CA admitted to their error in denying health insurance to Hailey. After reviewing our document submitted to the legal department, Blue Shield agreed to cover Hailey under our family health plan at no extra charge! We continue to experience the powerful hand of God over our adoption journey day by day and are so grateful to be part of the miracle of adoption!
The Vision
God spoke this vision regarding our adoption journey to Barbara Lange on March 26, 2010...
"Jenni,
I have made the decision to speak our boldly when God speaks to me. Last night as I was washing the dishes I received this "vision" of you. I hesitate to use the word "vision," but what I saw was a slide of your life. As I watched the show in my mind I began to cry because I was so touched by what I saw. You and I have shared many tears these last couple of years, both sorrow and joy. The attachment is what I saw.
FRAME 1
Jenni sitting at the South Coast Community Church reception desk with the photo album of her courtship and engagement to Mike.
FRAME 2
Jenni performing the gospel message in mime at New Harvest Community Church, showing her heart for the lost and oppressed. Jenni performing the gospel in mime on missions trips everywhere she is able to go. Her Father rejoicing at her obedience and passion.
FRAME 3
The anguished look of a woman desperately wanting to have children. Unsuccessful fertility treatements.
FRAME 4
God watching over His daughter, His heart breaking as tears flow down her cheeks. He whispers in her ear, "My child, I know how broken you feel, but I have a great plan and purpose for your life. This anguish, this heartbreak, this pain will subside. Joy is on its' way. I needed you to suffer in this way because of My plan is for you. You are going to be an advocate for international adoptions. You are going to spread my gospel this way.
FRAME 5
The births of Jordan and Aidan! At last a MOM!
FRAME 6
Having experienced the heartbreak of infertility, Jenni's passion for adoption grows.
FRAME 7
Jenni's passion for missions and adoption begin to fuse.
FRAME 8
The Ramseys start the adoption process for a daughter.
FRAME 9
Jenni goes to Washington DC and connects with adoption leaders. Relationships follow, teamwork begins. Jenni begins a new chapter in her life in the intl. adoption network.
FRAME 10
The slow adoption process is agonizing to the Ramseys.
FRAME 11
Jenni leads a missions team to El Salvador and learns sad news about El Salvador adoptions and specifically their own plans. Heartbroken again, but resolved to press on.
FRAME 12
More networking with intl. adoptions, hope for their daughter and another trip to El Salvador. Jordan goes to El Salvador. The orphans are overwhelmed and ecstatic that Jenni returns. Jenni and Jordan build "forever friendships and family" in El Salvador. Jenni's passion increases.
FRAME 13
Jenni prepares for third trip to El Salvador in one year. Amazing things happen.
FRAME 14 - THE FINAL FRAME...
Mike and Jenni, standing now, older, graying hair, surrounded by their sons and their wives, their daughters and their husbands and their grandchildren. Below them are thousands of children joyously celebrating Jenni's life. Her passion to follow her Father's call and purpose on her life is fulfilled. These thousands of children represent all of the orphans, adoptions and ripple affect of her life's work.
A work that could not be accomplished without the pain, suffering and brokeness she endured trying to become a mom.
Well done, my good and faithful servant."
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