Is simply glorious.This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24Life just does not get sweeter than this.Treasuring the memories. … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2010
finally…
It only took five and a half months to make it happen.We're just a little slow. Or busy. Or something like that.But here it is. Finally.The very first photo with all nine of us together.Better late than never.Not too bad--all eyes open except for one little angel. That's a sweet victory when you have seven children.I love, love, love my family. How blessed I … [Read more...]
these days
~~ We've been working hard on our school work.~~ I've been loving the beautiful fall weather we're having. I do LOVE fall on the east coast.~~ Rejoicing that very soon Wade and Yuri (Bohdi) will have a family. Oh my goodness, their family is so close. I can hardly wait to see two more children out of Hailee's room in the orphanage. Hallelujah.~~ … [Read more...]
finding a way to help
So, I have been wondering how in the world to write this post. You see, I'm a people pleaser. {Gulp} Yes, it's true. I hate hurting people's feelings, and I probably care way more than I should about what people think. I am getting better, but I'm still not quite there with this stuff yet. I am one big work in progress. Since so many of you helped me to … [Read more...]
life as usual
It's been a beautiful week. Full to overflowing with God's richest and most amazing blessings...family. Our days have been busy. And though the season of stretching feels neverending, we're continuing to press in and press on toward the finish line. Some choose to make lemonade when life gives them lemons. We, on the other hand, are choosing to put our hope and … [Read more...]
it’s giveaway time
Recently I was contacted by CSN stores. They asked me if I would be interested in hosting a giveaway from one of their stores. Umm...let me think about it...yes! Who wouldn't be interested in a gift certificate toward something new? Maybe one of the many contemporary coffee tables, or a new piece of fitness equipment. Or perhaps a new pair of … [Read more...]
today….
I got totally BLESSED!I got to spend precious time with one of my dearest friends in the whole world. Janine and I live on opposite ends of the world (she is also South African). It's just one of those relationships that is not affected by the miles that separate us. When we're together, it's like we were never apart. I love how God does that. I love … [Read more...]
embracing the season
It's a known fact. We hear it often these days. Times are tough. For many of God's children, times are hard. We look around and see difficulties everywhere. Job loss, financial strain, family struggles, debt, burdens of all kinds...you name it. Times are just, well, tough. We're in the same boat. We're walking through one of the hardest times we have … [Read more...]