Today is 34 weeks that we have been waiting for "little guy". ***Do you think it will happen soon? When are going to get him? What number are you this week? Where do things stand now? How close are you? SO...when do you think you will travel?*** These are just a few of the many questions we are asked weekly. I know people are curious and so ready to love our little guy as we are! There are some times when I wonder if they think we are making this whole thing up!! Come on, it has been 2.5years since we started this! There are some days when I feel like I am caught in this never ending dream of "waiting!"
BUT as I walked on the treadmill last night, I prayed that God would speak to my heart about all the things going on right now! I was listening to my Ipod shuffle and it got quiet and as I looked out the window and into the clouded sky..."GOD IS IN CONTROL" started playing. OK...I get it...sometimes I allow fear to wrap me up and some times I WANT to be in control...but alas I do know WHO is really in control of all of this! And I thanked HIM for reminding me of such and today...well...I am waiting and letting go of the fear and putting faith into practice with some determination along with it!!!
***Please pray for those still waiting for the abandonment issue to be resolved...I have read that there should be an announcement today! Pray for good news!
Blessings~
Tina
***REMEMBER...GOD IS IN CONTROL...KEEP THE FAITH AND DETERMINATION!!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
JUST ANOTHER DAY...
Last night some storms rolled through here. We were NOT hit but know some that were. My guys at Scout camp were but they are all fine. I am sure they are very tired because they spent a lot of time at the chow hall trying to avoid disaster. My sister in law was at the lake but I heard from her that they have damage to their house. We,certainly, know how that feels as it was just a little over a year ago that we lost our deck, the siding on our house, and the huge playset in the back yard. I wouldn't wish that on anyone especially if you are gone on vacation.
We are thankful that our family was safe because things can be fixed!
Today we took our little dog, Lacie, back to the vet to get her ears rechecked. She had a severe ear infection 2 weeks ago. Today she is much better but still spikes a really high fever when you take her to the vet. She gets really stressed out! Poor baby.
Well...not much to tell here. There is at least sunshine right now. :) We plan on getting outside after naps...YEAH!!
Here's a few more pics from our day at the "K".
Have a Blessed Day!
Tina
We are thankful that our family was safe because things can be fixed!
Today we took our little dog, Lacie, back to the vet to get her ears rechecked. She had a severe ear infection 2 weeks ago. Today she is much better but still spikes a really high fever when you take her to the vet. She gets really stressed out! Poor baby.
Well...not much to tell here. There is at least sunshine right now. :) We plan on getting outside after naps...YEAH!!
Here's a few more pics from our day at the "K".
Have a Blessed Day!
Tina
Monday, June 15, 2009
BALL GAME AND MERCY ME!
We attended the "Faith and Family" day at The Royals stadium yesterday. We had a good time and the Royals won! :) They were calling for rain but we had great weather and I even got a sunburn.
There was a Mercy Me concert after the ball game. It was wonderful. It always amazes me to see so many people of like faith in one area. To see them worship and praise God is such a witness to me. I love to watch my family as they do the same. To see your children with their hands in the air praising God is a wonderful blessing! We were able to listen to a few speakers, including yesterday's pitcher. What a testimony they were. The lead singer for Mercy Me really made me stop and think. He talked about all the people there and that most of us in some way was hurting right now. That many of us were struggling with one thing or another...but how we choose to handle it is up to us. Are we still letting God shine through us? Are we still saying...God is good even though we are struggling with "whatever". I can say that most of the time I am there. I KNOW God is good ALL the time! But I have my days when this all feels like too much to handle. As you may see we are at the 2.5 year mark from starting this adoption! But as he spoke he said that we must remember that God's plan will unfold and it will be better than we could have ever imagined it to be! So...as I not so patiently wait for God's plan I pray that I am glorifying God through all of this...bumps and potholes included.
Here are a few photos from our "Faith and Family Day".
Randy and Tifanie watching the game.
Emilie posing with George Brett.
Mom and Dad enjoying the Mercy Me concert.
Mercy Me singing.
Have a blessed Monday!
Tina
***GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME...ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD!***
There was a Mercy Me concert after the ball game. It was wonderful. It always amazes me to see so many people of like faith in one area. To see them worship and praise God is such a witness to me. I love to watch my family as they do the same. To see your children with their hands in the air praising God is a wonderful blessing! We were able to listen to a few speakers, including yesterday's pitcher. What a testimony they were. The lead singer for Mercy Me really made me stop and think. He talked about all the people there and that most of us in some way was hurting right now. That many of us were struggling with one thing or another...but how we choose to handle it is up to us. Are we still letting God shine through us? Are we still saying...God is good even though we are struggling with "whatever". I can say that most of the time I am there. I KNOW God is good ALL the time! But I have my days when this all feels like too much to handle. As you may see we are at the 2.5 year mark from starting this adoption! But as he spoke he said that we must remember that God's plan will unfold and it will be better than we could have ever imagined it to be! So...as I not so patiently wait for God's plan I pray that I am glorifying God through all of this...bumps and potholes included.
Here are a few photos from our "Faith and Family Day".
Randy and Tifanie watching the game.
Emilie posing with George Brett.
Mom and Dad enjoying the Mercy Me concert.
Mercy Me singing.
Have a blessed Monday!
Tina
***GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME...ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD!***
Friday, June 12, 2009
CHANGES
Thought I would change it up just a little. I am kind of on a green kick so that is what I decided on. I am really no good at this but always like a change every now and then. I tell my husband it is his fault for moving me every 3 years for the first 8 years of our marriage! We have lived in the same house now for 8 years! BUT I have to move my furniture and change the paint every so often! We just finished redoing the kids' bathroom, an the basement bedroom (moving our son down there. We are now working on the spare room/office upstairs and the family room in the basement. It is keeping us busy right now so that is always a good thing! :)
Have a blessed weekend,
Tina
Have a blessed weekend,
Tina
33 WEEKS AND NOT MUCH TO REPORT!!
WOW...33 weeks...I didn't think we would get this far. That's what I get for thinking, right? :) We did the referral pick game and as of Sat we will begin a new referral pick game. That is the last date chosen for our referral. I looked at the calendar last night trying to pick a "sensible" date! (That is what I thought I was doing last time.) I am posting names and dates on the sidebar this time. If you would like to join us just leave a comment!
This week has been very quiet on the adoption front. No new referrals and no news of any other sort. :( It makes the days move so slow!
We had a great time at the park the other day. I will post pics once they are loaded on the computer. The kids enjoyed playing and eating lunch at the park.
We are headed to get Randy at Church camp today. Then he has a car wash fundraiser tomorrow for CIY with his youth group and we are taking the kids to a Royals game on Sunday for "Faith" day at the K. They are having a Mercy Me concert after the game...We are praying for NO RAIN! Then on Monday, Don and Randy leave for BoyScout camp. We are pretty busy here for the next few days. It helps to pass the days and keep me focused on other things so that is always good.
Have a Blessed Weekend!
Tina
***For thou art my hope, O Lord God. Psalm 71:5
This week has been very quiet on the adoption front. No new referrals and no news of any other sort. :( It makes the days move so slow!
We had a great time at the park the other day. I will post pics once they are loaded on the computer. The kids enjoyed playing and eating lunch at the park.
We are headed to get Randy at Church camp today. Then he has a car wash fundraiser tomorrow for CIY with his youth group and we are taking the kids to a Royals game on Sunday for "Faith" day at the K. They are having a Mercy Me concert after the game...We are praying for NO RAIN! Then on Monday, Don and Randy leave for BoyScout camp. We are pretty busy here for the next few days. It helps to pass the days and keep me focused on other things so that is always good.
Have a Blessed Weekend!
Tina
***For thou art my hope, O Lord God. Psalm 71:5
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
WE ARE OFF TO THE PARK...
Today we are headed to the park for a little play time! We have been stuck in the house too long and it is time to get out of here!!!! :) We are going to have a picnic lunch and play on the fun equipment. Then we are going to run to the store...not fun but needed.
I may try to post pictures later if I take any. Emilie is excited and even made her own lunch. Poor kid, she wants to get out as well. She is excited about playing at the park with Matthew and Heidi (the little ones I am watching). Heidi has completely stolen our hearts...I have written about her before. Matthew reminds us a lot of Randy when he was little so it is fun to have them here everyday. It keeps my mind off of the adoption...kind of! :)
Well...Better get things together so we can head out!
Have a great and blessed day!
Tina
I may try to post pictures later if I take any. Emilie is excited and even made her own lunch. Poor kid, she wants to get out as well. She is excited about playing at the park with Matthew and Heidi (the little ones I am watching). Heidi has completely stolen our hearts...I have written about her before. Matthew reminds us a lot of Randy when he was little so it is fun to have them here everyday. It keeps my mind off of the adoption...kind of! :)
Well...Better get things together so we can head out!
Have a great and blessed day!
Tina
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
SLEEP...
SO...I am wondering if I will ever sleep through the night again? I have had sleeping issues for several years. I am always VERY tired when I head to bed and depending on the day I usually fall asleep fairly easily.(within about an hour or so)BUT then I wake up several times throughout the night. I don't get up to go to the bathroom...I just wake up. I don't like to take anything because I want to be available if my children need me. I took tylenol pm when my son was a baby and it was just not a good thing!
This sleeping habit drives Don crazy! He usually sleeps well when he is home but he can tell when I have not because although he is sleeping it is interrupted sleep because I toss and turn all night. I feel bad for him.
I know once little guy arrives our sleep may be interrupted even more but I welcome that! Atleast then I can do something productive during those sleepless hours...such as...feed or rock our baby! :)
SO...today I am exhausted!
Adoption news...UHHHHH...NOTHING! We have been in the Ethiopia program for over a year now. We were sure hoping for a referral by now...But all in God's timing! I am still praying for peace. I am not checking the group a million times each day so that is good. I am trying to keep myself busy with things around the house! Let's hope for many referrals this week!
Blessings~
Tina
***Thank you, Lord, for the great promises Your word gives. You guide me always on this journey that You planned for me before I was born. Your design of life is perfect. Thank You for being ever faithful to me as I move along the path created for me to follow. You lead me, and even carry me when I am tired, Lord. You are so wonderful and faithful to me!
This sleeping habit drives Don crazy! He usually sleeps well when he is home but he can tell when I have not because although he is sleeping it is interrupted sleep because I toss and turn all night. I feel bad for him.
I know once little guy arrives our sleep may be interrupted even more but I welcome that! Atleast then I can do something productive during those sleepless hours...such as...feed or rock our baby! :)
SO...today I am exhausted!
Adoption news...UHHHHH...NOTHING! We have been in the Ethiopia program for over a year now. We were sure hoping for a referral by now...But all in God's timing! I am still praying for peace. I am not checking the group a million times each day so that is good. I am trying to keep myself busy with things around the house! Let's hope for many referrals this week!
Blessings~
Tina
***Thank you, Lord, for the great promises Your word gives. You guide me always on this journey that You planned for me before I was born. Your design of life is perfect. Thank You for being ever faithful to me as I move along the path created for me to follow. You lead me, and even carry me when I am tired, Lord. You are so wonderful and faithful to me!
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