And busy. And crazy. And hectic. But also so very, very blessed.In every way imaginable.Even though I fall into bed at night wondering why in world God only gave us 24 hours in each day.To do everything that needs to be done.We have been squishing an unbelievable amount of stuff into each day.And even though I have way too much on my plate right now, and I feel so weary....I am … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2010
all glory to God
Thank you! Everything in me says "Thank you!" Angels listen as I sing my thanks. I kneel in worship facing your holy temple and say it again: "Thank you!" Thank you for your love, thank you for your faithfulness; Most holy is your name, most holy is your Word. The moment I called out, you stepped in.Psalm 138:1-3 (The message)How can I ever thank you all enough for your help with what God laid on … [Read more...]
somebody
One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anybody. Mother TeresaI am completely overwhelmed. THANK YOU for helping Yulia to be somebody to so many people. THANK YOU for giving her hope. THANK YOU for opening your hearts to this little angel who is so dear to me.THANK YOU for helping the Chip-In grow so unbelievably fast. I am absolutely astounded by the … [Read more...]
why not us?
"Just out of curiosity why can't you adopt her? If this is causing you so much pain why hasn't she become a part of your family? Why haven't you brought her home?"From the crazy number of e-mails I have received asking me this question, it seems that many are curious as to why my own family is not bringing Yulia home. I probably should have answered it in my original post about Yulia. … [Read more...]
LOVE poured out
Oh. My. Goodness. I have literally sat staring at my computer. Crying. Laughing. Chills all over. Thanking God. And thanking God some more. Speechless!I have been trying all afternoon to find the right words to express what is in my heart. I'm not very eloquent with words, and sometimes I struggle to find just the right words to express myself. Times like today, when everything just … [Read more...]
the most important post I have ever written
Thank you for helping me to raise $20,000.00 for Yulia's adoption in just five days. I am so thankful to each and every person who contributed to her fund. You are amazing!~~~~~~Before you even begin reading this post, I must tell you that it is a long one. Please, please make sure that you read all the way to the end. This is by far one of the most important posts I have ever … [Read more...]
but God!
"Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God ALL THINGS things are possible."Matthew 19:26My dearest friends, later I will come to you with a situation which, to the world, is absolutely impossible. To the world it is hopeless and futile, something which should be written off and forgotten about.BUT GOD!Loving Father, Giver of Life, Creator of the Universe...is … [Read more...]
things you just have to know
About me.Well, not really. I mean, you really don't have to know. But I thought I'd tell you anyway. Just because.~~~ I absolutely hate snakes--they totally creep me out. They were cursed to the ground for a reason, you know.~~~ I have been a vegetarian for almost 23 years. Will I ever go back to being an omnivore? Nope. I just could never do it.~~~ I need to have a clean house. When my home … [Read more...]