I know. I Know. Another Mother of the Year Trophy for my mantle. I failed to capture our first day of school for Zach and Leighanne in pictures. I could make all kinds of excuses . . . The dog ate the camera! We were so busy being perfect that–nope–no one would even believe that!… Read More
“Don’t give up hope. Whatever it is your praying about…whoever it is that your praying for…don’t give up hope. Don’t think your prayers aren’t going to be answered. Your prayers can be answered. Your God hears your prayers and He can perform miracles and He still does today! I beg you, don’t give up.” -Beth… Read More
Well–it looks like it will be sooner than later that we will travel. 🙂 Our Article 5 is being picked up tomorrow and then we will be waiting for our travel approval. YAY!!!!! So now I know why I have been feeling that urge to buy, wash and dry clothes for Sara and Hannah. Here’s… Read More
“For since the world began, no ear has heard, and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him.” Isaiah 64:6 Waiting seems to be a norm for us right now. But I am waiting in a “good” way right now–not anxious–but with GREAT ANTICIPATION! I literally CAN.… Read More
I just got another beautiful blessing–Sara’s updates and pictures! She is so beautiful! Here is a picture of our teenage daughter–Sara! She says that she is excited to be adopted and hopes to be able to go home as soon as possible. (Me too sweetheart! Mama’s praying for a GOD-SIZED MIRACLE!!!) Her favorite foods are… Read More
I’ve Got a Picture . . . Should I let you see it? Hmmm……. Ok–I can’t stand it! Here’s Miss Hannah. This is our updated photo that we asked for. They let us know that she knows she’s getting adopted and she says that she is happy to get her own parents. Her favorite foods… Read More
Be patient with me today. I have many Random Thoughts going through my head this morning. First, of all, Can I just say I love my church family? I felt so loved yesterday, and encouraged on this journey. And I feel so blessed to be walking this journey with a few amazing couples who are also… Read More
Today we received our I-800 Provisional Paper saying that “yes” we are again approved to bring our girls home. (Whoop! Whoop!) Now we will wait about 10 days for a piece of paper called the NVC. Then will wait 3 – 5 weeks for our Article 5. Finally, we will then be in the wait… Read More
I’ve been up for a couple of hours today. I’ve taken Ben to meet his ride, gone to Walmart to buy a few more groceries. Now I am finishing my cup of coffee (2nd cup actually) and reading God’s Letter to Me. Today, He used the book of Isaiah to speak loudly! (If you haven’t… Read More
I’ve been following a blog of a fellow believer for about 4 months now. If I’ve learned anything–this lady believes in praying. She has sent out a request for prayer for a young man named Karl who is special to their family. He was in a motorcycle accident and has had two surgeries for shunts in… Read More
