Do you know that the odds of finding a four leaf clover are 10,000 to 1?

In the summer of 2005, I sat in a field watching our daughter Nyah (one and a half at the time) enjoying a breathtaking golden-turquoise day. With eyes closed and arms wide she ran around dancing and laughing- full of delight and goodness. I couldn’t help but cry as I observed the beauty of her joy- it was intoxicating. As much as I longed to feel that carefree spirit, my heart felt disconnected and heavy from a long, difficult season.

As I watched her, I felt a quiet stir in my heart to ask God for a four leaf clover. Honestly, the thought made me feel foolish. The practical side of my mind rejected this thought entirely, yet hope stirred within me in such a tremendous way, I could not ignore it. So, I took the leap.

My prayer was simple:

“God, will you show me your love by giving me a four leaf clover?”

As we walked inside a little while later, I decided to take the risk and glance down at the ground. I remember my exact thought as I looked down- “this one looks different.” As I leaned down close to the ground, it was there staring at me: four pretty leaves of sweet, teeny green goodness. It only took one look for me to find it. I knew in that moment God was handing His love to me in the form of this little clover… and I stood in awe of the beauty of it all. At that moment the resounding cry of my heart was simple: relief. JOY. Not because my circumstances had changed, but because I was reminded of how deeply I am loved by my Maker.

As I was praying about our adoption one night, that day came to mind, and it hit me…

Simple acts of love can reverberate in the deepest part of our souls for a lifetime.

Thus, Four Leaf Love became a palpable substance that night. The theme of the Four Leaf Love story shaped itself as I thought back through that day:

~We are all broken. We’re in this together, no matter where we are in the process of life.

~Small things matter.

~We all need to be reminded that we have not been abandoned. God sees us.

~Suffering and pain exist, but if open to it, our suffering can bring about a depth of understanding and sensitivity which will help us comfort and walk with others in their pain.

~We have a choice:  we can allow our hearts to become bitter and angry from the pain of suffering, or we can use redemption, forgiveness and love to fuel the fire for giving life to others. Hope & love can be our offering to a lonely, broken world.

Here’s what I love:  this isn’t just our family’s journey- this is OUR journey. Consider that together, we can make an enormous impact in someone’s life if we will reach out and act in simple ways. We are strong in community, in hope, and in the spirit of extending love to others.

We are SO glad you’re here. Thank you for your time, and we wish you joy, contentment and love in return.

Cheers! Here’s to US.

~Amy