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I’ve had two beautiful words spoken for our adoptive daughter that we are waiting patiently for (or trying to). First, a friend told me that Jesus showed her “Sister” and told her “Soon.” This was on the day we got our license, but she didn’t know that. Woohoo! And a second lady gave me this figurine and told me that “Sister” would be like the little swan and would look up to me because she has been wanting and needing a mommy. So precious!
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I’ve had two beautiful words spoken for our adoptive daughter that we are waiting patiently for (or trying to). First, a friend told me that Jesus showed her “Sister” and told her “Soon.” This was on the day we got our license, but she didn’t know that. Woohoo! 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