Something has happened in my heart recently. I arrived home last weekend and probably for the first time did I really see change. Change in one of our adopted children. Change that has always been there, but that I just did not truly see. Change that takes my breath away.Sweet Haven.We adopted Haven in 2008. You can read about it here. Haven was adopted before, but … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2010
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Because for the life of me I just cannot think of one. Too much on my mind.Thank you for all your very sweet birthday messages for Anthony's birthday. He appreciated them so much. We had a great day together.Aaahh...life is busy! Ridiculously so. 'Rest' and 'relaxing' are not in the vocabulary around here. There is much to do as we prepare to move our family at the end … [Read more...]
starting to catch up
Today we celebrated my hubby's birthday. How absolutely blessed I am to be married to this man. He completes me. I'm so thankful to the Lord for His precious gift to me--a man after God's own heart. A man who will literally go to the ends of the earth to follow his God. A man who will say "Yes" to the Father, no matter what the cost.Daddy and his precious girls--just missing two.Anthony with … [Read more...]
home
Hello dear friendsAfter a very long journey, I am home and so thankful to be with my family. I am absolutely exhausted from dealing with so many emotions from the last few weeks and jet lag.Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your outpouring of love and support. Oh my goodness gracious, I was completely blown away when I got to my blog and saw your sweet comments. Please know … [Read more...]
a change of plans
As soon as I walked into the courtroom this morning, I knew. I just knew that the judge would say 'no' to the waiver. When he came into the room, I was even more convinced. I knew in the spirit what I was up against. A vicious battle rages for the lives of all orphans.I have so much to share--there is so much on my heart.But, plans have had to … [Read more...]
thank you so much
Thank you, thank you, thank you dear friends for the huge number of you who have contacted me to say that you are standing with me in prayer for my court appointment tomorrow. I so appreciate it--more than you will ever know.My heart is at peace. No matter what happens tomorrow, whether the judge waivers or implements the ten day waiting period, I know it will be God's … [Read more...]
rising up
Those of you who have adopted before will know the fact that there is a golden rule for those of us who blog publicly, advocate for children, or even for adoption agencies--we have to let our words be few. We have to use extreme caution when it comes to the things that go out into the world from places like this, my little blog.Here I am, holding back, and it is hard for me. I'm … [Read more...]
no words necessary
We're holding on tightly and we're never letting go.Hailee needs out, friends. Desperately. Trust me--she does. I cannot say more on a public blog.I so appreciate each and every one of you journeying with me. It is such a comfort to know that the people of a Mighty God are praying. I cannot even begin to tell you how much it means to me at this time.PLEASE continue to pray … [Read more...]