Of a mom, a wife, and a daughter of the most High God who absolutely does not have it all together all the time.~~~ After ending up in the ER, my dear hubby got admitted into hospital this week. I lay in our bed that night thinking about all the things that could possibly go wrong. I imagined my life without the love of my life. Fear consumed me.Then I remembered that we serve the … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2010
our silent blessing
Blessings come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Some are large, others small. Some are financial, others the kindness shown by someone who cares. Blessings are God's way of showing His love. Our family has been blessed. Without a doubt. Over the years God has changed us from the inside out. The things that used to be important to us--big homes, nice cars, fancy vacations, well...they just don't … [Read more...]
sweet times
When I started blogging about two years ago it was really just a way of keeping my family overseas up to date with our adoption of Haven. I knew absolutely nothing about blogging. It just sounded like a good idea at the time--an easy way to let my family follow us to China for Haven.Then I discovered the joy of sharing my life here. Blogging has stretched and challenged me in so many ways. Writing … [Read more...]
two times five
We have two five year olds in our family. One from my womb, the other birthed in my heart.The one weighs fifty pounds. His sister--only nineteen pounds.That's a big difference in weight and size.But we're rejoicing in our home! Hailee has gained three pounds in just one month. She may just catch up to her brother after all. The change in her is amazing. There are no words.How … [Read more...]
doing something
Oh my goodness, reading through your comments on my last post has been so moving for Anthony and me. To hear the cries of so many hearts which are broken for orphans touches my heart. If only these children knew how many people are bringing them before the throne of God in prayer.I have had so many requests for more information on the precious ones I posted. I'm making my way through each and … [Read more...]
I left my heart there
Today has been one of those days. The kind when my heart feels so heavy. Not because of anything in my own life. I am blessed. I have a beautiful family, a home, a car to drive, food to eat, and a God who loves me more than my heart can comprehend. All is well.No, I ache for something else today. Someone else.I have photos that bring me to tears each and every time I … [Read more...]
surely every girl…
Deserves an opportunity in this life....To just be a girl...And do the things that girls do...Like discovering the absolute joy of playing with mommy's hat...On a hot summer's day...Girls just love hats...No matter how big the hat may be...And how little the girl is...All hats fit perfectly...When you're given the opportunity to just play...And learn what it means to be a girl...Yes, we think that … [Read more...]
you asked
Okay, lovely friends, here goes with answering some of your questions. I'm going to try and group the things you want to know by subject--Haven, adoption, how do you KNOW a child is yours, Hailee and Harper, my busy days, homeschooling, the other kids in Hailee and Harper's orphanage, etc, as separate posts.Today I'll start with some of the basics--just the ordinary everyday life stuff.What … [Read more...]