A few of my bloggy friends have been blogging about contentment and the things that they are grateful for in their lives. Mmmmm...it got me thinking. This is a journey the Lord has been taking me personally on for the last two years. So, I thought I would share contentment through my eyes in the season I am in.Many friends have gone around their homes and posted things that they are grateful for. … [Read more...]
Fun at Elitch Gardens
Yesterday we had a FUN day! Our precious friends, The Pack's, treated our family to a day at the amusement park in Denver. Needless to say...the kids had a BLAST! I think we were one of the last families to leave the park when it closed. It was sooooooo much fun. Thanks C and E...you really blessed us :)Here are some pics of the FUN.... … [Read more...]
We have travel confirmation!
So exciting.....yesterday we got our consulate appointment in China! We will leave on September 12. Sweet Haven will be OURS on September 14 :) Wow...we're getting closer. Now I can start counting down the days. That means she will be ours just one month before her 8th birthday.God continues to open the floodgates of heaven and provide for ALL our financial needs to adopt Haven. There are no … [Read more...]
I am speechless!
How do you ever put into words the amazing-ness of God?????? About 2 weeks ago I posted about how we were turned down for a grant that we applied for for Haven's adoption. Steven Curtis Chapman's ministry, Shaohannah's Hope, had given us a generous grant for Hannah-Claire. We applied again, but were unsuccessful. At first we were heartbroken about it, but God soon turned it into a faith-building … [Read more...]
A new season
Today my precious hubby begins a new job. I am SOOOOOO proud of my man. I am soooooo blessed that God gave him to me :) He is the most amazing Dad and the best husband. I am so blessed that he trusts me completely when God speaks to MY heart...he never questions nor doubts. I am so blessed that as we journey in this life together, he will NEVER be satisfied with "normal". I am so blessed that life … [Read more...]
Confusion BE GONE!
Yesterday was challenging! I received an e-mail from someone telling me how TOUGH it was to raise a child with Autism, how difficult is it going to be for my family, how it is going to drain our finances, how tiring it is going to be for me, how negatively it can affect our other children...on and on! Oh my goodness, I can honestly say that in a moment of weakness, it was the FIRST time since our … [Read more...]
I LOVE this
Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders and says, "Oh no, she's awake." … [Read more...]
S-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g our faith!
We're stepping out of the boat...trusting God for continued PROVISION! For the last few months we have been talking about the possibility of me travelling alone to China. That is totally fine and I do not mind travelling alone. But, we feel the Lord calling us to press into Him and TRUST Him for the funds that would allow Anthony to travel with me. So, we have started a Chip-In as a last attempt … [Read more...]