JOLEE TURNS 2 YEARS OLD !
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOLEE

What a joy that Jolee has been home now for 1 and a half years. The time has gone by too quickly.

Jolee had a small birthday party this year. Last year it was a big one with lots of family and friends but a little overwhelming for me. This year I am (more)...

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“And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name, welcomes me;…” Matthew 18:5

I prayed for this child and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. 1 Samuel 1:27

“He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the kind intention of His will to the praise of the glory of His grace, which is freely bestowed on us In the Beloved.” Ephesians 1:5-6

Fifteen years ago, God planted the seed of adoption in my heart. From that seed, has grown a love and desire to adopt an orphan. Knowing and trusting God, I bought a little white dress in which to dedicate my baby girl. Although the time has turned the satin trim into a soft yellow, I will still use this little, white dress with the yellow trim to dedicate the daughter, which grew in my heart, to the Savior and Lord of my life.

In honor of my parents and friend I have named my baby girl, Jolee. The “J” in her name is taken from my dad’s first name, Joseph, the “O” is derived from my mom’s middle name, Ophelia and the last part of her name “lee” is from my longtime friend, Mr. David Lee.

I am using OLOS (Over Land Over Sea) as my wonderful homestudy agency, which is based in Chandler, Arizona. Thank you to Polly and Carole for not discriminating against this older, experienced mom!

Walk with me as I travel to my precious baby girl, Jolee and see how she grows in this coming year. Please welcome this precious baby into your prayers and heart, knowing that we, also, are “adopted” into the kingdom of God, through His Son, Jesus Christ.

May the seed of adoption grow in your hearts as you follow on this exciting travel adventure with Jolee and I, her mommy, Joan.

My Daughter Jolee

Native Name: Hien Dieu Tran Birth Date: Oct 28, 06 Birth Place: Danang, Vietnam Referral: Dec 26, 06 Travel Dates: Apr 18, 07 - May 11, 07 Agency: VORF Vietnamese Orphans Relief Fund Homestudy: OLOS Over Land Over Sea Please check out these web sites for great information on Vietnam Adoptions: Families with Children from Vietnam http://www.fcvn.org Adopt Vietnam http://www.adoptvietnam.org Chao Ban Newsletter - Vietnam Adoption Newsletter http://www.chaobannewsletter.com

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Joan Beeman
Phoenix, Arizona

This "home page" has a picture of my whole family. Mom (far left) and the rest are my two daughters, their spouses and children. It's a "four generations" picture taken on Mother's Day, 2004.

I am now the proud mom to three beautiful daughters. One little girl, Jolee and her 2 older sisters; Angela and Amy, (I have posted Amy's wedding picture with her sis, Angie, in the photo album of this blog.)

I am "Nana" to: Alexandra (aka Allie), Jacob and their younger sister, Madyson, which are Amy and Warren's children and the twins in the family are, Zarek and Sabina and their younger brother, Gerik, belonging to Angie and Josef.

Aunt to: Christopher, AAron, Leah, April and C.W. ~ TOO!