We have departed for Ukraine. Look for us to post updates on our journey here. Please keep us in your prayers.
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Jim & Lisa
About Our Family
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- El Paso, Texas, United States
- We are James, Lisa, Patrick, Christian, Carson, and Ella Payne a military family serving our country via service in the U.S. Army. Jim and I have been married for 18 years and have 3 wonderful home grown sons -Patrick, Christian and Carson. We recently adopted our beautiful daughter Ella Grace Ana from Donets'k, Ukraine in September. Jim and I began our Army life together at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas and every assignment thus far has extended unique opportunities and challenges for our family to grow and learn; to become a stronger, committed, and a prepared Army family. Having recently lived abroad for six amazing years, we cannot express how thankful we are for the opportunity to have represented our great country and to discover the cultures and customs of other countries; to become close to the people and learn from them; to open our hearts and minds to the unfamiliar languages and way of life in other countries. Having now moved back to the United States, we are looking forward to discovering what new adventures await our family. Rest assured, wherever the Army sends us we will continue to serve you and our country proudly. Army life, we wouldn’t trade it!
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This is our "spot" we began at the beginning of our journey in May 2007, to adopt a child from Ukraine. In August 2008, we traveled to Ukraine to bring our daughter/sister Ella Grace Ana home; and on September 12, 2008 we did just that.
While our journey to bring her home is complete, our journey together is just beginning. We will continue to keep our spot here, posting as frequently as we can; and keeping you updated on our next journey in life...maybe a second adoption is in our future.
Please join us by following us by clicking on the "Follow" link to the left and posting your notes at the bottom of any post we have made.
While our journey to bring her home is complete, our journey together is just beginning. We will continue to keep our spot here, posting as frequently as we can; and keeping you updated on our next journey in life...maybe a second adoption is in our future.
Please join us by following us by clicking on the "Follow" link to the left and posting your notes at the bottom of any post we have made.
8 comments:
Godspeed to a wonderful adoption experience!
Praying for God's blessings on your journey.
You are in our prayers and in our thoughts....best wishes!!
Just wanted you to know that one more family is praying for you as you travel on this journey!
I encourage you to continue seeking God's direction. He'll work out the details!
Blessings on you and your family.
Blessings on your journey. Can't wait to hear all about it!
Father, God, I ask that you give Lisa and James extraordinary wisdom, love and compassion in the selection of their daughter(s). Also, for receptive minds and hearts of the officials that will oversee their selection. Guide and direct, I pray, in Jesus' name.
Great-Aunt JoAnne
Yeah! Godspeed and enjoy the journey!
Of course! Nice job on light packing :-) Will you post your Ukrainian cell number for us? Take care and all the best to you.
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