This picture was taken on adoption day. The first official picture of Savannah-Hope Elizabeth Johnson. Crystal would like everybody who has followed along on the journey to bring Savannah-Hope home, to please leave a comment for Savannah-Hope on this post. A prayer, wish, thought......however you feel lead. The comments will be printed out and added to Savannah-Hope's life book. For all of you who have traveled along, but haven't commented this is a great time to de-lurk yourself. Thank you once again for all of your prayers and support throughout this journey.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Messages for Savannah-Hope
This picture was taken on adoption day. The first official picture of Savannah-Hope Elizabeth Johnson. Crystal would like everybody who has followed along on the journey to bring Savannah-Hope home, to please leave a comment for Savannah-Hope on this post. A prayer, wish, thought......however you feel lead. The comments will be printed out and added to Savannah-Hope's life book. For all of you who have traveled along, but haven't commented this is a great time to de-lurk yourself. Thank you once again for all of your prayers and support throughout this journey.
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Savannah-Hope,
7 months, 3 weeks and 3 days ago the Lord lead me to your village in Malawi. I knew that day that the Lord had a special plan for your life. As I held your tiny body in my arms, I prayed the Lord would reveal His plan to us.
I remember the first phone call I had with your mommy, she already loved you so much and couldn't wait to hear all about you.
You were just a tiny peanut back then but we knew your impact on this world would be huge. You are a precious gift from the Lord and an answered prayer to your parents.
I love you sweet girl, and can't wait to hold you in my arms again next week.
Love,
"Aunt" Chrissie
Savannah-Hope,
You are a beautiful little girl who has already blessed the lives of so many people! You may be little but love for you has reached around the world! God loves you so much as do your mommy, daddy, family and many, many friends too! God created you for their family and He loves you very, very much!
It has been a treat to read the adventures you and mommy have already shared together. Today you are travelling home to meet the rest of your family. I know they're excited to meet you and will shower you with love!
I will continue to pray for you sweet Savannah-Hope. God loves you so much and I'm thankful that He allowed me to get to know you and mommy, even a little bit, through this wonderful invention, a blog!
May God bless you and keep you precious Savannah-Hope.
Love, Catherine (waiting for my daughter from China)
Oh sweet Savannah-Hope!!! God's fingerprints are all over your life and your story, a blessing to everyone who hears. I've never even met your mom, and have only met your Aunt Gwen a couple of times, but your life has already impacted mine and all of our neighbors who gather 'round to read your mama's blog. I can hardly wait to see what God will do through you because of all you've already experienced in your tiny little life.
Congratulations on your Forever Family day! Soon you will meet the rest of that beautiful family that is forever yours!
In Christ,
Sara Olson
Little Miss Savannah HOPE...sweet baby girl...be blessed in your life!! I pray God continue to hold you right in the center of the palm of His Hand...you are such an amazing treasure to Him and to all of us who have loved you up close and from far away!!!
Praying you home,
Diane...Mama to Joe, Jen, Jana Mei, Jadyn Hua and Joy Hua :)
Dear Savannah-Hope,
You are loved by so many people who don't even know you or your new family! We have prayed for you and asked God to place His blessing upon your life. Your adoption story is absolutely amazing and could only have been orchestrated by God our Father, and by Him alone! Your life has touched so many people and we know that God is using your story to bring many more children home to their forever families! May God continue to bless you and shine His face upon you for all of the days of your life! With much love, Trevor, Keely, Mackenzie & Savannah Grace (you two closely share a name...it is by faith, through GRACE in which we have been saved and we rejoice in the HOPE of the glory of God!)
What a journey to your family!
Remember, precious baby girl, to love deeply, laugh often, never, ever sweat the small stuff, and most importantly, that Jesus loves you more than you can know.
Savannah-Hope, You're a miracle ...you were choosen by your family and they would not stop at anything to have you in their lives...You're a fighter....you never gave up and it shows in your health and the love you show your momma...I'll never look back as I mover forward with all this knowledge about the realities of where you came :) Thank you Savannah-Hope and welcome the the United States!!!
Sweet Savanah-Hope,
We are eagerly awaiting your arrival and can't wait to pinch your chubby little cheeks!! What a journey you have had already, and you haven't even celebrated your first birthday yet! We love you more than you know and feel so blessed to have you as a memeber of our family!
Love, Eric, Brandi, Noah and Cooper
Our GOD is so good!!
You are such a precious baby girl! You have been placed with a very special family also! I am waiting in awe to see all the wonderful things GOD is going to do through you and your family! HE definitely has a divine plan for your life!
Cortney
(I found this page through a friend of a friend and have been following along silently all this time!)
Savannah-Hope,
I can't tell you the lessons that I have learned watching your mama's journey to come and get you. We saw the heartache and anxiety..and then the absolute extreme joy when Mama told us that she was FINALLY going to Malawi. I can't wait to see the pictures of you with your daddy, brothers, sisters and all of your extended family. Welcome to America, baby girl!!
Wow, Savannah- Hope, you have come a long ways to be with the family that God has planned for you to be with. In less than 10 minutes you will finally be in the arms of your forever daddy and brothers and sisters. I know that they have waited a long time to see you! I wish that I could had been there to see the most precious family reunion EVER! God has a special plan for your life. I have enjoyed following along on the blog as your mommy travel to get you and bring you home. I look forward to watching you grow up into a beautiful Christian young lady. To see where God will lead you and how you will impact other lives.
Jeremiah 29:11 say, For I know the plans I have for you, "declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you Hope and a Future.
Welcome Savannah-Hope to your forever family!
Kim
Savannah Hope,
I know from your Aunt Gwen that your Mommy has been through a lot in the past several weeks, but there is no doubt she would do it all over again in a heartbeat for you. You are the most beautiful little girl. I loved coming to visit your Aunt's and Mommy's blogs just to see your precious eyes. You have touched many hearts, Savannah Hope.
Blessings,
Michelle
Savannah-Hope,
Precious angel I can't tell you how many prayers have been sent your way and how much love there is in the world for you ... Perhaps one day you will understand how many lives you have changed and what a joy you are to so many ...
I promise to always love you and be here for you ... My prayers will never stop for your sweet heart ...
I Love You, Aunt Gwen
We can't wait for you to get here .... We are your cousins and we have a pool you can swim in ...
Love You, Jeremiah, Elijah, Emily, and Maggie
Lil Vannah,
I am your cool uncle Scott ... I am happy you are arriving home safely... Your life will be full of blessings and we are proud you are part of our family ...
Uncle Scott
Savannah-Hope,
You are so very loved and many people have been praying and yearning for you to be home safely with your family.
Welcome home beautiful child. Welcome to your amazing family filled with love and faith. Your family that is devoted to God and to the belief that it their calling to travel the world to bring home their children.
I cannot wait to see pictures of you with your family, your grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
God Bless you all of the days of your life and never forget that you are an amazing miracle and a true gift from God.
Dear Savannah-Hope,
As you grow and thrive in the family that God has chosen for you, always remember how much you are loved. The story of how you came to be a part of your precious family is one that has strengthened the faith of many people whom you will most likely never meet, but who are looking forward to seeing you safe in the midst of the family that has hoped and dreamed of you for so long. Be happy, sweet girl!
My Sweet Precious African Princess, I am so looking forward to hearing you say I love you Mimi for the 1st time. When I first saw you so long ago (It seems like forever ago) you were so small and fragile looking it just broke my heart for you to be so far away. As I prayed each day for you I could see Jesus so clearly in your face. He heard our prayers and as always was so faithful to protect you from all the terrible disease all around you. He allowed you to get stronger and healthier as our hearts grew to love you more and more and we waited to get you home to your forever family. When I hear all that you mommy has had to do to get you home to us I know that God has some mighty plans for your life. Your mommy is one super special lady. I just pray you will someday know what all she did to bring you home and how faithful she was to all of God’s plans to be able to join you with your forever family here in America.
I can’t wait to do some of the Mimi specials with you. I will give you Coke in your sippy cup. I will let you eat dessert first and then your meal if you still have room. I will let you stay up all night and watch TV when you spend the night. You can wear whatever you want even if it doesn’t match as long as it is clean. I will let you bathe in my big bathtub that makes bubbles when you turn it on. We will shop for the things you want, not what the parents say you need. I am into making memories so anytime we want to do something against the old folks we will call it a memory and they can’t say anything. I will wash your hair with good smelling stuff and blow it dry. I will let you wear my good lip gloss and my expense perfume. I am just so excited to be your Mimi. I want to share Jesus with you. I want to teach you to go on dates with Jesus at a young age he will be the best listener you will find. I can’t wait to kiss that sweet face and to tell you in person how much I love you and how proud I am to be your Mimi.
Love you Angel,
Mimi
Sweet Savannah-Hope,
You are a blessed little girl, and you are blessing the lives of your family just by loving them. "God made you special, and He loves you VERY much." is my favorite quote from Veggie Tales, and it is so true. You are a very special little girl, and He does love you...so VERY much!
May you grow in His grace and love every day.
Blessings-Andie
(I've been blessed by reading your blog and journey, thank you for sharing this with us!)
We are so glad that you are finally coming home to be with the rest of your family. Welcome home Savannah Hope.
Love,
Tricia,Steve,Casey and Cody Jones
I am so glad to have followed your journey to Savannah-Hope and what a miracle child she is...we are all so blessed to have her in our lives (although some of us will only know her through this blog)...those lively eyes have such a purpose, such life, such love....I wish the entire Johnson Family blessings now and always and much love to all!! God Bless...
-Dannye, Ray, and Freckles
Awaiting Chynna (7/14/06 LID)
Orlando, Fla.
www.laydfrog.blogspot.com
Miss Savannah Hope,
Welcome to America and your forever family. It seems like month ago when I first heard about how tiny and sick you were from Aunt Chrissie. Oh how you have grown in the last seven months into a strong beautiful baby. You are such a miracle and I know that the Lord has wonderful plans for your life.
It has been quite a journey that your Mama has gone through to get you home to America. A journey that could never have been made with out the hands of God.
Always remember that you are loved by so many, including people out here in San Diego.
We Love You,
The Nipper Family
Dear Savannah-Hope,
We have been praying you home along the way and we are amazed at God's hand on your life and orchestrating all of the puzzle pieces to get you home to your family in America. He must have something divine in store for you.
Can't wait for many years of dance classes, birthday parties and sleepovers with you and Norah!
You are blessed and we welcome you home.
Love your friends, Alison, Brad & Norah Bynum
Savannah-Hope
You are a blessing from above! You have a wonderful family and a mother who loves you so much! She has always been a blessing to me and has shown me how faithful God is in completing his works. Your mom inspired me to stay home and focus on being the mom that God created me to be. I can't wait to meet you. Remember you always have playmates in San Diego!! Praying for your safe journey home.
Love
Christine (Taylor and Jazlene's Mommy)
Sweetie,
What a blessing you are to your family! God has brought you to your precious family at long last.
May you have a wonderful life and learn to follow Jesus.
Love, Holly Mathewson
Sweet Savannah-Hope you are truly a blessed little girl. You have changed so many in you few short months of life. God has big plans for your life. Always remember to keep God first and the rest will fall into place. I can not wait to see you running the halls of FBC.
May God bless you, protect you, lead and guide you all the days of your life. May you always be assured of God's love for you and how much your family loves you too! I am sure you will touch hundreds of people in your lifetime, God has a very special plan for you!
Love,
Shannon Jordan
Savannah Hope,
I have had the privledge of teaching each of your brothers & sisters @ church, and I look forward to teaching you. I have been praying for you & your family, knowing that God's timing is perfect in all things. You are such a special litte girl. God has already used you to touch so many. May you continue all your life to share the good news of Jesus with others.
Love,
Kelly
Savannah-Hope,
I have been following your story since you were four months old. Your "Aunt" Chrissie and I attend Lighthouse Baptist Church together. I have met your foster mom, Thandie and your other big sister, Peace, when they visited our church last year. I am so happy that you will be arriving home this afternoon to meet your daddy and your brothers and sisters. I have been praying for you and I am so very happy that your journey with your whole family officially begins today. You are an amazing baby girl who has touched so many hearts. I hope you make it to visit California some day. Take care. Grow strong. Trust God always. In Christ's Service, Karen Ellis of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Lemon Grove, CA
Welcome Home Savannah-Hope!! I have been following your families amazing journey for about a month. What an amazing story you will be able to tell about your wonderful families!! May God bless you today and forever. Love, Rachelle(BLOG land)
Dear Savannah-Hope,
I have been following your journey the past few weeks and have been praying many prayers for you and your mother, and for your family awaiting the blessed event that is likely happening as I write this... your arrival home! You have already blessed this world more than you will ever know, as you have led so many of us to prayer. You have shown us by your sweet innocent life the perfect picture of how we all must embrace child-likeness and cling to our Heavenly Father as if our life depends on it. (Which it does!) I send my love and prayers to you today for abiding peace, great joy and always, love.
a sister in Christ,
nicole
Dear Savannah-Hope,
I have been following your journey for the past few weeks, thanks to a post on an adoption forum I visit frequently, telling us about your adoption. I have been praying for your mom and family too and am so happy that you are finally coming home to your forever family. I am also an adoptive mother. My little girl was born in China in December 2006.
She joined our forever family in October 2007. You are close to the same age. I will contiue to pray that your transition to your new home and family is an easy one.
Your family loves you so much!!! My heart is singing for you and your family!! Blessings to you all!!
Savannah-Hope you are a very lucky little girl! You will be loved like a Johnson and that is a lot of LOVE. You real mom and dad will take the best care of you. Happy Endings are a reality when you have a mom as determined as your's. Your parents will make everyday special for you, just ask your four siblings.
Dear sweet Savannah Hope, Your face is the sweetest there is, I don't even know you in person, but I have an abundant love for you. I have been blessed by you and your mommy's journey in ways that words could never describe. You are a blessing from God. May God always bless you as he already has, you are HIS princess. And may you always know just how much you have been loved all the way from the beginning, and may you always, always know how wanted you were. You have made so many lives complete by your presence.
Love and Blessings, Kristy Rodriguez, LID 4/21/06 Waiting for Franceska Danielle
Savannah-Hope,
I am so excited that you are home with your forever family. I have known you mommy since she was a little girl. And I am so glad that God gave you this special forever family. You don't know how many lives you have already changed through your journey to your home in America, and how many lives you will continue to change. I can't wait for you to know our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I wish you many blessings throughout your special life.
Hugs and Kisses,
Kristi Rollins
Dear Savannah-Hope,
We have been praying for your safe journey home to your forever family. You are so little but you have touched so many and your story is a source of great hope for many people. I am so thankful to have followed your amazing journey.
"Sing like nobody's listening,
Live like it's Heaven on Earth,
Dance like no one is watching
And love like you've never been hurt."
God bless you and your family always,
The Harnish’s – Waiting for our little one from China
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