Oh my goodness gracious--three days without a post. Something must be up, huh? No major catastrophe...thank you, Jesus.It's just called BUSYNESS!I seriously feel like I am burning the candle at both ends. Life has just been way too busy for my liking. I feel like I am constantly rushing, organizing, planning.Our dossier has gone...that was a huge relief. But it seems that … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2010
that time of year
Aaahh, the joys! The end of February is notoriously that time of year in our family. The lure of the snow has totally worn off. The novelty of sledding and building snowmen has become a distant memory.Yes, it's February.The end of February.And it's that time again.The time when cabin fever has set in big time! Five little treasures are climbing the walls--they're tired of … [Read more...]
an urgent need
Adoption fundraising is hard, as many of you know. It takes a huge amount of time, energy, and faith. Not many of us have $25 000+ sitting in the bank to pay the ransom to bring a child home. We do it in absolute faith and trust God to meet us every step of the way. And He does. Every. Single. Time.One of my blog friends has organized an amazing on-line fundraiser. They are … [Read more...]
oh happy day
I am absolutely exhausted--but what a happy day this has been.I left home early this morning in eight degree weather and some nasty road conditions. There sure is not much that can stand in the way of a mommy-on-a-mission, is there? My mission? To have our final documents--our corrected police clearances--apostilled in Denver. They arrived in the mail on Saturday, and today just had to be the … [Read more...]
a heart of thankfulness
How can I ever thank you all enough for the advice you shared about bringing home Hailee and Harper? Thank you to every single one of you who took time to share your thoughts and experiences with me. I still have so many emails to get through. I am so glad that I posted about my little dilemma--you guys have shared things that I never even thought of. You have given me so much to … [Read more...]
if you were me
What would you do?If you were traveling alone with two virtual babies on an international flight (and a few domestic flights, and train too). Oh, and the kids had Down syndrome...minor little detail. How would you do it?Help me out here...I need some practical mommy brains to think this out with me.Some have advised me to get one of these slings that goes on your back. One in the front, and … [Read more...]
trying something new
I am always on the lookout for ways to save money. As a soon-to-be family of nine, I try to be as frugal as I possibly can. I consider it a privilege to be able to stay at home and raise my children. But, as many of you know, it sure does mean some changes have to be made in order to live on one income. Over the years, as our family has continued to grow and grow and grow, I have had to learn the … [Read more...]
precious confirmation
Oh what a glorious day yesterday was. I got to meet the sweetest, most adorable little girl. I met her mommy through my blog. They actually live in our area.They came and spent the afternoon with us. I just knew God had a purpose in it. Doesn't He always?He knew it would be good for my heart.Baby M is almost one. Such a teeny, tiny little angel. She is pure … [Read more...]