Oh Happiness!!!! Referral!!!!

We finally got "the call" today!!!!!!!! The most beautiful 7 month old little man I have ever seen! Love at first sight-truly!!! There really aren't words to describe it. There will be more details in the next day or so, I promise. Until then.....my cup overflows!!!!!!!!!!

We just finished celebrating Scott's 40th b-day in the "Windy City."( Thanks to all of our friends and family that helped in planning and keeping this a surprise. Lying for the sake of surprise doesn't count, right?) We started our trip with an over night visit with my sis in St. Louis. Early the next morning, we jumped on the Amtrak that took us right into the heart of Chicago. We took up residence, for 4 days, in a most modern 40 story hotel where everything imaginable was at our fingertips. The yummiest restaurants and most trendy stores were in walking distance. ( I have never eaten so much and walked so much in my entire life. Loved it!) Each day brought something new an exciting...... Cubs vs Cards at Wrigley Field, the Art Institute, the Magnificent Mile, Garrett's popcorn, bike rides along Lakeshore Dr, Lincoln Park, crazy taxi rides, Navy Pier, Lake Michigan, riding the "L", Millineum Park, and so much more. It was just what the doctor ordered: energizing and refreshing! During our stay, we crossed into the 13 MONTH marker of waiting. Truly, I never thought we would be here with NO referral, but we are and there is absolutely nothing I can do about it! So... I reside to wait with joy and pray with anticipation of the future and what's to come. I don't want to miss out on the blessing of my amazing husband and beautiful children under my roof. Perspective....that's what I feel like the Lord has given me right now and I am thankful!

Death has NO Sting!

I am so thankful to our Lord, who endured the cross for me (and you). Perfection who carried the weight of the world on His shoulders. Grace beyond measure. Love so deep and wide. Forgiveness removed as far as the east is from the west. Good news......

"But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. ...The Lord has risen indeed.."

Luke 24:1-2, 34

Thanks be to our Lord Jesus, Death has No sting!

Twelve

Hoping for some good news real soon!!!! Ring, baby, ring!

Quote of the day....

" Praise be to the Lord, for he heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. The Lord is the strength of his people."

Psalm 28:6-8a

Enough said.....

Eleven

Eleven months of waiting...officially. Sadly, I feel that we are no where close to the end of our process. There are so many unknowns. This I know..."God is good, He is gracious, and He can move mountains. His ways are much higher than my ways. " So.... I will BE STILL and WAIT on the Lord.

Happy 13th B-day!

Happy, happy birthday to our sweet MacKenzie! I really can't believe your are entering in the "teen" years. Your smile warms our hearts. Your grateful heart is a breath of fresh air. Your determination is inspiring! Daddy and I are so, so blessed to be called your parents. "Sweet girl, as you enter a new season of childhood, I pray that you would love Jesus more than you ever have. I pray that you will be able to feel His presence and grace in everyday situations- whether big or small. I pray for boldness in your words and the way you live your life. Remember God did not give you a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self-discipline. Always, always remember love- it never fails." Kenz, we are so proud of you. We love you more than you'll ever know- ever!