Wednesday, May 19, 2010

One Month and Counting!


I can't believe we have officially been "waiting" for over 1 month now. Eventhough it's only been a short time, it I actually feels good to be beyond the paperchase and waiting with a purpose. With Scott being in Haiti this week, his heart is breaking and longing for our son. He has met many who have lost so much. He has seen the faces that have no family. He was inspired by a man who was an orphan himself and has returned to Haiti with a purpose in mind-THE ORPHAN. What a beautiful purpose! We press on.. we wait...we pray..and we dream.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Happy Birthday, Scott!

Happy 39th birthday to my sweet hubby! Scott, you continue to amaze me with your passion to live your life for the Lord. I have never seen someone who genuinely cares about so many people. You make everyone feel like a million bucks! I love you that you dream big and live large. I love that you bring the fun to our family; without you life would be so boring! Words cannot express the amazing Daddy you are. The girls (and brother-to-be ) are so lucky to have you. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Mostly, thank you for loving me. I love you, prec. Happy B-Day!

Sunday, May 2, 2010

The Summit

This past week I had the privelege of attending Orphan Summit VI. Corrie Rusch, Steph Maass, Jen Arkins, Joy Primm and myself traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota for a weekend that will always be remembered! I am so thankful to have had these ladies to process all that I heard. I have never laughed, cried, and talked so much in my life. I loved every minute of it! I went into this conference not really knowing what to expect. I left feeling so many emotions. I was truly saddened with the "yuck" that is going on in the world near and far. I was overwhelmed with the magnitude of the need. My heart was wrecked after hearing story after story of sorrow and celebration. I was humbled that God has blessed me with so much that I don't deserve. There were things that I heard that will change my view of life, the way I parent, and especially my heart attitude. However, I was impacted to the core by these three statements given by people who understand trials...... "Even though you take an orphan and give them a home, food, and a family- the "orphan spirit" will still remain. That spirit can be healed by God alone!" (Quoted by Stephanie Fast a Korean orphan that survived the streets for 9 years before she was adopted. ) "Why do we feel like we need to live the perfect life now? We have it coming in ETERNITY. For now, we are meant for war! Having FAITH is not the ultimate factor in whether you suffer or prosper- God is the ultimate factor." (Quoted by John Piper) "You give and take away but blessed be your Name." (Quoted and sung genuinely by Steven Curtis Chapman) Amazing people with extraordinary faith!