Crystal spent all day and quite a bit of money to send 20 pictures today, but I only received one. This pretty much popped Crystal's balloon today.
Crystal was able to view the pictures today of her children on the Blog from Easter and the Pony show for the first time. She said that for over six months she knew Savannah-Hope only through pictures on a computer screen. She looked longingly at the photos feeling deep in her heart that Savannah-Hope was a missing piece to her family puzzle. Now Crystal is on the other side of the world looking at pictures of her husband and four other children. She said now she has five missing pieces to her puzzle. She wants so desperately to have all seven Johnson's under the same roof. Please pray for Crystal today and if you have a chance please post a comment letting her know that you are praying for her. She has been very encouraged by the comments.
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Crystal I am sending you a long distance HUG!!!!! Hang in there girl! We are praying that you will be home with all of your family soon! God is with you!!
Luv,
Linda
Crystal, stay strong...remember everyone is growing during this journey! I know what it is like to be away from your children and it is extremely tough, but like I said, they are learning things about themselves during this time that they wouldn't learn if you were there. Thats what I tell myself when the Navy calls me from home, anyway.
I can't wait to see a picture of Savannah-Hope in a matching dress like her sisters, along with her handsome brothers! I love you and think of you guys constantly!
remember it is only a short season and the growth you have experience will change who you are completely ... lay in His glory and rest in the Peace that your entire family is in His hands ...
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure that it will all work out. It is just getting all of the pieces of a very difficult puzzle to come together all at the same time. You are so strong to be on this journey to bring your daughter home. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Hi Crystal,
I, too, have experienced the JOY of bringing home one sweet child and leaving other children at home while you journey to bring home their sister....it is hard, you are right!!! But, when you stand as a family and the puzzle is complete there will be no words to describe the intense love you feel...One Mama describes the "reunion" as Holy!!! I AGREE!!!!
Remember, you and Savannah Hope are not alone....God before you, God beside you, God above you, God below you....HE is walking right there, too!!!
Grab hold His Hand....and enjoy the Journey!!!
Praying here,
Diane...Mama to Joe, Jen, Jana Mei, Jadyn Hua and JOY Hua:)
Know that you are being prayed for all through out the day. God brings your family to my mind, and I pray. I am sure there are many others doing the same. Asking God to encourage you today, knowing He is in total control. :0)
oh Crystal, you are almost at the end of the crazy rollercoaster. Hang on and keep the faith and your puzzle will all be complete.
Praying for your strength
Your sister in Christ,
Connie
norah and i are thinking of you and savannah-hope today! we love you.
Thinking of you daily and love seeing your updates!
:)jamie ivey
Crystal, I can not imagine how hard this is for you. On the one hand your heart is full of joy for the sweet girl you are holding, but on the other your heart is breaking for the sweet babies that are at home. Oh but girlfriend you have got to know that your testimony and this blog has changed me and I am sure others, and will for years to come. Through your journey I have really been thankful for things that I have NEVER thought to thank God for. So I hope it makes you feel better to know that even though this is hard you are bringing glory to God in more than one way. I love ya and I am big time lifting you up. Stay strong.
fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
—Isaiah 41:10
This too shall pass...
You know that things are gonna be EXTRA crazy when you get home, so my prayer for you is that you can reach past the "family sickness" and completely enjoy this "quiet" time with Savannah-Hope 'cause, honey, it might be a LONG time before you get that again!
Please don't give up now, Crys; God has seen you through this far; HE WILL NOT FORSAKE YOU. I can only imagine how hard it is for you to see your family through pictures (although at one point I had to see my brothers families through pics when they lived in Atlanta years ago, but I know it's not the same)...put all your heartache and burdens onto the Lord... love you
You are such an inspiration to me. We don't know each other but I found your blog through the Wheelers blog ( I don't know them either but in the adoption world, info gets shared along with great families to follow--such as yours!). My husband and I live in SC and have 5 kids--2 adopted from Guatemala. Watching your faith in action is awesome. Stay focused on HIM b/c He will carry you all through this and bring all of you back together soon. I will keep following you guys. Take care,
Kim Hanna
Crystal, I have been reading your story and praying for you for a long time, but I don't think I've ever commented. I can only imagine the heartache of loving a child half a world away, and now having her, but missing the rest of your family. Know that you are in my prayers. Prayers for safety, courage, strength, and a quick end to the paperwork and appointments so that you can have your WHOLE family together for a big hug! :o)
Blessings-Andie
Come home safe with that baby, and soon. We all miss you! What an incredible story! :)
Stephanie
Praying for you and your precious Savannah-Hope.
Hi Crystal,
I have been following your journey to your daughter, and am so amazed at your story. I am praying for you and Savannah-Hope that God will give you strength, rest, and peace (and another shower!). Hang in there, you will be home with all your babies soon!
Crystal I am sorry I have not blogged in awhile. My computer would allow me to view your website but not post. I have followed you daily sometimes twice daily since your journey began and
please know that we are praying for you, Shane, and all the children. While I do not know what it is like to be so far, I do know that when Trey was in the hospital I could not wait " to get home" so we could all be together as a family. You are truly an inspiring amazing person. Through you I have seen someone who truly listens to God's call for you and responds no matter how great or small or how hard or easy. Your children have a mother that is teaching them by example God's greatest commandment. I am blessed to be able to witness this miracle. Take care Crystal and stay strong. We love you--Victor, Sabrina, Jenny and Trey.
P.S. Jenny is in Italy but sends her love and prayers.
Prayers heading your way!! Can't wait to see yours and Savannah-Hope's smiling faces from pictures taken at home!
Please know that we are praying for you during this journey with Savannah Hope. I know she was well worth the wait, but being with out your family can not be an easy thing. The Lord will help pull you through this an you will be a different person because of it. Thank you for the daily reminders of how blessed we are in America and that one person can make a difference.
May the Lord give you peace and strength as you get ready to come home to your family and friends.
I've never commented before but want you to know that people you don't know in Michigan are praying for you and your family
Please try and remember the prayer, or saying "Footprints in the Sand"... right now, there are only one set of prints in the sand, as He is carrying you...
Crystal, I woke up during the night and prayed for you, all your children, Shane , and ALL THAT PAPERWORK! Stay strong, not too much longer and you will all be together!
Love, Shannon
I'm thinking of you Crystal and your family and will continue to include you all in my prayers for strength and safety :)
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