Referral!
USCIS approval!
Now we wait for those referral translations. I'm thinking late next week.
This is just the best possible outcome. I'm on CLOUD 9.
Glory be to God!
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Sunday, April 13, 2014
We have news!
We also have an answer to two years of prayers! Head on over to my other blog and check out what's happening!!
Palm Sunday
What a Lent this has been! I have truly enjoyed the time of reflection and prayer. I have to say that I love Lent more and more each year. In fact, it's gaining on being my favorite time of the year. It's definitely in my top three.
Today is Palm Sunday and it is also my big boy's 8th birthday! I can't believe that he's growing up so fast. He's about 52" and 55 pounds. In no time, he will be as tall as his momma! He's got a smile full of tooth gaps with no end in sight.
He's been doing SO WELL as a "redshirted" first grader. It was a very difficult decision - but now we are so pleased with his progress this year. The things that he couldn't understand at all last year are making perfect sense to him now - even those wacky common core math ideas! He's a great example of how an extra year of maturity can really help a kid in school. I pray that going to second grade will be a smooth transition. He's already well into a second grade reading level, so at least we have one aspect of it covered.
He also is quite the athlete. At yesterday's soccer game, he scored all FOUR of the team's goals. They lost their game, but it wasn't due to lack of effort! I know that this is a mom talking about her perfect child, but this kid has talent. I know he has his heart set on playing AUBURN FOOTBALL, but this mom would LOVE it if her son would play AUBURN FUTBOL! I'm considering calling the coaches to come and check him out. J/K. Maybe.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET BOY!!!!
Today is Palm Sunday and it is also my big boy's 8th birthday! I can't believe that he's growing up so fast. He's about 52" and 55 pounds. In no time, he will be as tall as his momma! He's got a smile full of tooth gaps with no end in sight.
He's been doing SO WELL as a "redshirted" first grader. It was a very difficult decision - but now we are so pleased with his progress this year. The things that he couldn't understand at all last year are making perfect sense to him now - even those wacky common core math ideas! He's a great example of how an extra year of maturity can really help a kid in school. I pray that going to second grade will be a smooth transition. He's already well into a second grade reading level, so at least we have one aspect of it covered.
He also is quite the athlete. At yesterday's soccer game, he scored all FOUR of the team's goals. They lost their game, but it wasn't due to lack of effort! I know that this is a mom talking about her perfect child, but this kid has talent. I know he has his heart set on playing AUBURN FOOTBALL, but this mom would LOVE it if her son would play AUBURN FUTBOL! I'm considering calling the coaches to come and check him out. J/K. Maybe.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET BOY!!!!
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Lent 2014
"Even now, says the LORD,
return to me with your whole heart,
with fasting, and weeping, and mourning;
Rend your hearts, not your garments,
and return to the LORD, your God.
For gracious and merciful is he,
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
and relenting in punishment.
Perhaps he will again relent
and leave behind him a blessing,
Offerings and libations
for the LORD, your God.
Blow the trumpet in Zion!
proclaim a fast,
call an assembly;
Gather the people,
notify the congregation;
Assemble the elders,
gather the children
and the infants at the breast;
Let the bridegroom quit his room
and the bride her chamber.
Between the porch and the altar
let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep,
And say, “Spare, O LORD, your people,
and make not your heritage a reproach,
with the nations ruling over them!
Why should they say among the peoples,
‘Where is their God?’”
Then the LORD was stirred to concern for his land
and took pity on his people."
return to me with your whole heart,
with fasting, and weeping, and mourning;
Rend your hearts, not your garments,
and return to the LORD, your God.
For gracious and merciful is he,
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
and relenting in punishment.
Perhaps he will again relent
and leave behind him a blessing,
Offerings and libations
for the LORD, your God.
Blow the trumpet in Zion!
proclaim a fast,
call an assembly;
Gather the people,
notify the congregation;
Assemble the elders,
gather the children
and the infants at the breast;
Let the bridegroom quit his room
and the bride her chamber.
Between the porch and the altar
let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep,
And say, “Spare, O LORD, your people,
and make not your heritage a reproach,
with the nations ruling over them!
Why should they say among the peoples,
‘Where is their God?’”
Then the LORD was stirred to concern for his land
and took pity on his people."
Today we, as Catholics, are called to turn away from our sins and turn toward God. We are reminded that we are not for this earth. We will receive ashes that remind us that our bodies return to to the earth, yet our souls are eternal. We must focus ourselves on God and remove sin and all things that distract us from Him.
I pray that I can lead my family to holiness this Lent. I pray that I can be more loving, patient and kind to others. I pray that I will be lead, much like St. Therese, to find the little way that is pleasing to God.
Amen!
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come today to thank you for all of the blessing bestowed on me.
For the gift of my fabulous parents and for their parents that raised them.
For my siblings - both biological and through marriage.
For the fantastic man you gave to me 10 years ago, Paul.
For the two beautiful children you gave us - my boys are a light in my life.
For the child we lost nearly two years ago - I know that she intercedes for us!
For a little girl I have never met, yet love like a child that grew in my womb.
For extended family... aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
For those friends who are like family, especially those we have come to know through this adoption journey.
For the gift of a home, heated and cooled.
For clothing, food and other daily necessities.
For our health - we pray for those who struggle daily with theirs.
For all these things and many more that go unspoken...
In Jesus' Name
Amen
Happy Thanksgiving! From our Family to Yours
I come today to thank you for all of the blessing bestowed on me.
For the gift of my fabulous parents and for their parents that raised them.
For my siblings - both biological and through marriage.
For the fantastic man you gave to me 10 years ago, Paul.
For the two beautiful children you gave us - my boys are a light in my life.
For the child we lost nearly two years ago - I know that she intercedes for us!
For a little girl I have never met, yet love like a child that grew in my womb.
For extended family... aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
For those friends who are like family, especially those we have come to know through this adoption journey.
For the gift of a home, heated and cooled.
For clothing, food and other daily necessities.
For our health - we pray for those who struggle daily with theirs.
For all these things and many more that go unspoken...
In Jesus' Name
Amen
Happy Thanksgiving! From our Family to Yours
Friday, November 1, 2013
ANGEL TREE 2013
It's the most wonderful time of the YEAR!
ANGEL TREE TIME!!!
Get out your piggy bank! Get out your checkbook! Skip that Starbucks or Chick-fil-a and help SAVE THE LIFE of an ORPHAN!
See?!?! Wonderful! You can make a difference. You do NOT have to adopt. But, you can be the answer to the prayers of a child and a family by helping them find each other. Help eliminate the #1 cause families cannot commit... MONEY!
HOW??!!
Visit the Angel Tree site and choose a child... what child, you might ask?? Well, try this beauty!
She's a precious doll, just waiting for a family. What if there is a family, just waiting for funds to be there? All they need is the reassurance that they can afford to go and bring her home. Here is your chance to be their angel. Her angel.
ANGEL TREE TIME!!!
Get out your piggy bank! Get out your checkbook! Skip that Starbucks or Chick-fil-a and help SAVE THE LIFE of an ORPHAN!
See?!?! Wonderful! You can make a difference. You do NOT have to adopt. But, you can be the answer to the prayers of a child and a family by helping them find each other. Help eliminate the #1 cause families cannot commit... MONEY!
HOW??!!
Visit the Angel Tree site and choose a child... what child, you might ask?? Well, try this beauty!
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| Angelia |
Be Angelia's Angel
Scroll down to her photo, click on donate or buy ornament. At the bottom of the page, there is a checkout button. That's where you can check out with paypal. Super duper easy peasy!
Thank YOU!
Please SHARE!!!
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
A Mess
I am just going to put this out there... I am a MESS!! I have gained weight like crazy. I cry at the drop of a hat. I snap at people for no good reason. I need help, mainly with motivation, doing even easy tasks.
MESS!!!
My kids are back in school and we have a somewhat normal schedule - if it's ever really normal. I have gotten somewhat used to not hearing news regarding adoption. Isn't that sad?
I know, I am rambling. Blogging is like a little therapy session for me - so welcome to my thoughts.
My most recent thorn in my side, so to speak, has been planning the Reece's Rainbow table at the local Buddy Walk. Last year I was excited to be a part of this experience. I just KNEW that I would be joining them this year with my treasure by my side. And now... planning it this year and not having her... It's a major cross. You know? I WANT to go. I WANT to help. I WANT to spread good cheer and thoughts about Reece's Rainbow and adoption... But honestly, right now I am LOW. Adoption has always been my 'light at the end of the tunnel' of infertility. And now, it's growing dimmer every day. Doesn't that just STINK?!?! I hate that I feel this way!!! WHY!?!? Why does it have to be hard, too???? POOPOO ON IT ALL!!!!!!
I guess I better lift up my chin and grin and bear it. I have signed up to be a Angel Tree sponsor for this doll. I think I needed to get this off my chest before I start the process to fundraise for her...
Thanks for listening.
And now a bit of happiness.
MESS!!!
My kids are back in school and we have a somewhat normal schedule - if it's ever really normal. I have gotten somewhat used to not hearing news regarding adoption. Isn't that sad?
I know, I am rambling. Blogging is like a little therapy session for me - so welcome to my thoughts.
My most recent thorn in my side, so to speak, has been planning the Reece's Rainbow table at the local Buddy Walk. Last year I was excited to be a part of this experience. I just KNEW that I would be joining them this year with my treasure by my side. And now... planning it this year and not having her... It's a major cross. You know? I WANT to go. I WANT to help. I WANT to spread good cheer and thoughts about Reece's Rainbow and adoption... But honestly, right now I am LOW. Adoption has always been my 'light at the end of the tunnel' of infertility. And now, it's growing dimmer every day. Doesn't that just STINK?!?! I hate that I feel this way!!! WHY!?!? Why does it have to be hard, too???? POOPOO ON IT ALL!!!!!!
I guess I better lift up my chin and grin and bear it. I have signed up to be a Angel Tree sponsor for this doll. I think I needed to get this off my chest before I start the process to fundraise for her...
Thanks for listening.
And now a bit of happiness.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Is it FALL yet?
Summer was such a blast. But what is it with this time of the year? School has been in for a MONTH already. It's hotter than it ever has been all summer long. Soccer practice started last week and man-o-man, don't you love 90' practice?
We are eagerly looking forward to each and every Saturday - FOOTBALL has officially started. War Eagle, Go AUBURN! Paul is planning on taking Paul Vincent down to a game - today actually. I know that they will have a blast on their "daddy date night".
We have a lot we are looking forward to - the boys are planning their Halloween costumes. Paul has his... a bear. Like a real, ready for commercials, bear. It makes me a bit uncomfortable to have my 37 yr old husband excited to dress up for Halloween...but, at least he's going to have fun with his boys. He's trying to get ME to dress as something. Um. No thanks. He pulls out all the guilt-trips he can think of, but I am pretty stubborn.
Speaking of October activities, we have planned a trip to North Carolina to go camping (well, cabin-ing). It's a great place specifically for families in Cherokee. I figure it's a much better idea than tent camping. I grew up camping, but Paul didn't. I think it would be a culture shock, for sure.
Here are a few shots of what has been happening...
We are eagerly looking forward to each and every Saturday - FOOTBALL has officially started. War Eagle, Go AUBURN! Paul is planning on taking Paul Vincent down to a game - today actually. I know that they will have a blast on their "daddy date night".
We have a lot we are looking forward to - the boys are planning their Halloween costumes. Paul has his... a bear. Like a real, ready for commercials, bear. It makes me a bit uncomfortable to have my 37 yr old husband excited to dress up for Halloween...but, at least he's going to have fun with his boys. He's trying to get ME to dress as something. Um. No thanks. He pulls out all the guilt-trips he can think of, but I am pretty stubborn.
Speaking of October activities, we have planned a trip to North Carolina to go camping (well, cabin-ing). It's a great place specifically for families in Cherokee. I figure it's a much better idea than tent camping. I grew up camping, but Paul didn't. I think it would be a culture shock, for sure.
Here are a few shots of what has been happening...
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| First Day of 4K! |
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| First Day of 1st Grade, 2013 |
Sunday, August 4, 2013
10 Years
Paul and I celebrated our 10th anniversary last week. We took a trip to St. Petersburg. It's so beautiful there! We enjoyed all the sights - and the delicious food.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Advocate
I just can't help myself. I must shout out for this little boy.
His description:
Boy, born August 2010
His description:
Boy, born August 2010
Achondroplasia with anostosis of long bones and musculoskeletal system malformation
What a handsome boy Finn is! Such serious eyes.
This sweet boy tears at my heartstrings. However, we cannot adopt from his country. CAN YOU??
You can also see more photos and a VIDEO here
Precious BABY!!!
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