Letter of Hope!

We sent Ayla Marina a letter along with some goodies once we got back to the states. We were so excited to see that she got it, and when we asked her if she read the note she just smiled. I wanted to share this note with you to know where our hearts were when we left our daughter on an overnight train, knowing we were coming back for yet she still didn't know for sure.

"Marina, I want you to know that your Papa and Mama love you very much. Our prayer for over 4 years was that God would send us to you, and now that we have found you there is nothing that will keep us away. You are so beautiful, and so smart, but your Mama and Papa need you to be strong and not lose hope. We are going to come and get you because without Marina our family can never be complete. When this whole process is over and Papa and Marina fly back to America together there will be so many people who will rejoice that you are home, including Mama and Chan Chan.  Marina you are our daughter and nothing can ever change that, when you say to us that you are Marina Williams we can't help but to smile. We miss you so much, but please trust us that no matter what it takes we will come get you. Then the Williams family can all be together forever, Papa, Mama, Marina, Chan Chan, and Elliot. Your Papa and Mama love you so much and you never need to doubt that, just a few more days so don't give up."


The best part about this letter is that we were able to show her our love more than say it. We are so blessed to have such an amazing family and we pray that Ayla Marina and Chandler Grace both experience the love and hope in Christ that their Mama and Papa have. We pray that they too will take up the call to take care of the orphans of the world, and that they can experience the same joy we have in being their parents.