Wow, what a great day for me~ I actually took off work from the shop and spent the day with my husband! I have not taken any days off away from the shop because I have 2 new employess and was not comfortable with leaving them alone. But today, I just had to have a get away day. Jason and I spent some time at home and then went shopping. I haven't started for the holidays until today...yikes~ but its all fine now.
This year the holidays are so hard for me. Last year all during the holidays was a tuff, wonderful, and sad time all mixed together. It was our last Christmas with my nephew. We lost him on January 2, 2007 to a rare childhood cancer. Knowing in our hearts that God knows best is still a difficult thing to accept when watching and waiting on a miracle to give healing on earth. My mind has been filled with him today....and thank goodness, I filled my mind with scripture!
Below is a link to a youtube video...its really awsome, and it has my sister in law and my nephew in it. He would be so proud...he always loved being center of attention and popular...in the papers, the news, and now on the net~ If this doesnt work by the link provided, please search for it.
YouTube - A Mother's Love
It is getting late, I have an early day tomorrow, I should head to bed..........hopefully soon I will get use to blogging and be better at updating. And as far as the bundle of joy we are waiting on...nothing new. Just more dreams!
Ephesians 6:19Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Together Tuesday
Today has been productive! Jason, my husband, came and helped build a shelf for me at work. I have to find some more space.~ Maybe I need to get rid of somethings? It is so nice when he can come hang out and work with me at the shop. He has a different job, so he is not at my shop during the day, unless its a major holiday.
After work, we went to have supper with some friends. It is a great thing to be able to hang out and just relax with a group or couple. They are as excited for us in our adoption process. We talked about different things that will be happening soon. They have a 3 yr old daughter, we are not so sure that she is ready for us to get a baby...she says no!
We did receive some information on the last child the agency talked to us about. We were not selected by the birthmother. So for us that means, keep waiting and praying. But for someone, that means they are working on a new phase in their life. How wonderful that is for them, building their family thru love.
Its getting late for me, I have a busy day decorating houses tomorrow, I should get some shut eye~
After work, we went to have supper with some friends. It is a great thing to be able to hang out and just relax with a group or couple. They are as excited for us in our adoption process. We talked about different things that will be happening soon. They have a 3 yr old daughter, we are not so sure that she is ready for us to get a baby...she says no!
We did receive some information on the last child the agency talked to us about. We were not selected by the birthmother. So for us that means, keep waiting and praying. But for someone, that means they are working on a new phase in their life. How wonderful that is for them, building their family thru love.
Its getting late for me, I have a busy day decorating houses tomorrow, I should get some shut eye~
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Weekends~
Where does the time go? Seems like we work way too much! My husband and I both work on Saturdays and Sundays are usually church and family day. Today I had to work, not a break at all this week, makes for a tuff start on Monday. I own a florist, and sometimes never know when I will get called to work. Tonight I finished up some paper work for the store, and wanted to check in here.
My last update, I mentioned we had our profile sent. I'm not sure how long it takes to hear back anything. I know that there were others that was sent. This is the first time our profile has been sent out, so I guess this will be one of those live and learn things! We both know that what ever happens, selected or not, that is whats in the master plans! His plans are always right and on time!
Anyway..........I need to sign out...I have to catch up on house work so that last week's wont drag into this week~ haha...
My last update, I mentioned we had our profile sent. I'm not sure how long it takes to hear back anything. I know that there were others that was sent. This is the first time our profile has been sent out, so I guess this will be one of those live and learn things! We both know that what ever happens, selected or not, that is whats in the master plans! His plans are always right and on time!
Anyway..........I need to sign out...I have to catch up on house work so that last week's wont drag into this week~ haha...
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
An emotion of feelings..... I wish I could be a better writer, to explain my feelings.
We received and email from our agency last night. They have a "situation" for use to review. I hate that they call it a situation, but then whats a better term for it? Emotional Overload? Testing of Faith? HA, Anyway, We read the information, which wasn't much. We had to tell them if we wanted our profile sent because it was a little different than what we had described as what we were looking for in our adoption.
Our agency had been contacted by another agency which has had a child born on November 17. A very small infant, that seems to be in great health. No drug or alcohol used during pregnancy, and had apgar scores of 9,9. The only thing is, that if we get selected, it adds more to our fees than we had anticipated because we would then have to pay the other agency their fees, medical, and other expenses, plus what we have already paid in with Our agency and a closing /contacting fee. Whew, not sure that makes sense at all...
As much as we want a child, we were hesitant because of one factor in the situation. We both crawled onto our bed, and discussed all the options. Scared, unsure and confused were at the top of our list. Also, we are thrilled to have already gotten a referral as soon after being approved with the agency. We chose to send our profile letter. I know that by sending it, this doesn't mean we will be selected, just an opportunity. We still would have to be matched and then would have more information to review before me make a decision about this child.
What an exciting day! We walk by Faith, not knowing the unseen. We both are firm in our belief that if this is the child for us, that God will allow and provide all we need to make the decisions He wants us to.
Have a great day~
We received and email from our agency last night. They have a "situation" for use to review. I hate that they call it a situation, but then whats a better term for it? Emotional Overload? Testing of Faith? HA, Anyway, We read the information, which wasn't much. We had to tell them if we wanted our profile sent because it was a little different than what we had described as what we were looking for in our adoption.
Our agency had been contacted by another agency which has had a child born on November 17. A very small infant, that seems to be in great health. No drug or alcohol used during pregnancy, and had apgar scores of 9,9. The only thing is, that if we get selected, it adds more to our fees than we had anticipated because we would then have to pay the other agency their fees, medical, and other expenses, plus what we have already paid in with Our agency and a closing /contacting fee. Whew, not sure that makes sense at all...
As much as we want a child, we were hesitant because of one factor in the situation. We both crawled onto our bed, and discussed all the options. Scared, unsure and confused were at the top of our list. Also, we are thrilled to have already gotten a referral as soon after being approved with the agency. We chose to send our profile letter. I know that by sending it, this doesn't mean we will be selected, just an opportunity. We still would have to be matched and then would have more information to review before me make a decision about this child.
What an exciting day! We walk by Faith, not knowing the unseen. We both are firm in our belief that if this is the child for us, that God will allow and provide all we need to make the decisions He wants us to.
Have a great day~
Sunday, November 18, 2007
We're approved!
Wow~ Watching time fly has been a long experience. We started our paperwork process in July '07 and had everything turned in by the first week of September'07. The piles of paper, the questions to answer, the time and prayer into each answer. We both had made it our top proriety to get the paperwork finished quickly. We sent our package in, and our homestudy was sent also. We recived a call letting us know they had all the paperwork and the approval process would begin. The agency said it would take 6-8 weeks for approval.
We waited each day, wondering if we would get the news, and nothing came. It was the 8th week, and I had called to check in with the ageancy, they said it was still in the approval process and they would call me when it was finished. Work for me had been crazy, keeping up with things because my mind has been else where every day, and I had taken days off to get "our" work finished. I was working late Tuesday night preparing for our annual holiday open house at the shop, and my husband calls me. What a awful day it has been, we both agreed. He said he had some news, both good and bad, which would I want first. HA, how could things get any worse, give me the bad. I could almost see the smile through the phone. He said, well, we have a large check to mail out. My reply was, how much, who is it for, what have you bought!(ha ha) He said, do you remember how much the 2nd payment to the agency is? I could not control my tears, they ran down my face, I laughed and cried with joy. We had received our letter to confirm we were approved with the agency.
I locked the doors at the shop and started driving home. The feeling of one step closer was wonderful. My 20 minute drive was busy talking with my Savior. Thanking him for allowing us to be approved. What a awesome drive home! I called all my family to let them know we have stepped forward one place.
When I arrived home, he gave me the letter. Inside was a cute little stork, that said, You have been approved and we are now searching for our stork to bring your bundle of joy home to you! I tote this cut out stork around with me, with its blue and pink checked ribbon, I proudly show everyone!
I guess now, I will learn what waiting is, even though I want the phone call today! Right now! I also know, that God has led us this far, and in His time is when we will recieve the call. I will wait and give praise for the things that are to come!
As soon as I figure out how to post pictures, I will add our approval stork!
We waited each day, wondering if we would get the news, and nothing came. It was the 8th week, and I had called to check in with the ageancy, they said it was still in the approval process and they would call me when it was finished. Work for me had been crazy, keeping up with things because my mind has been else where every day, and I had taken days off to get "our" work finished. I was working late Tuesday night preparing for our annual holiday open house at the shop, and my husband calls me. What a awful day it has been, we both agreed. He said he had some news, both good and bad, which would I want first. HA, how could things get any worse, give me the bad. I could almost see the smile through the phone. He said, well, we have a large check to mail out. My reply was, how much, who is it for, what have you bought!(ha ha) He said, do you remember how much the 2nd payment to the agency is? I could not control my tears, they ran down my face, I laughed and cried with joy. We had received our letter to confirm we were approved with the agency.
I locked the doors at the shop and started driving home. The feeling of one step closer was wonderful. My 20 minute drive was busy talking with my Savior. Thanking him for allowing us to be approved. What a awesome drive home! I called all my family to let them know we have stepped forward one place.
When I arrived home, he gave me the letter. Inside was a cute little stork, that said, You have been approved and we are now searching for our stork to bring your bundle of joy home to you! I tote this cut out stork around with me, with its blue and pink checked ribbon, I proudly show everyone!
I guess now, I will learn what waiting is, even though I want the phone call today! Right now! I also know, that God has led us this far, and in His time is when we will recieve the call. I will wait and give praise for the things that are to come!
As soon as I figure out how to post pictures, I will add our approval stork!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Okay, so here I go...let's jump in and start learning this blog spot I have! Where to start.....
My husband and I have been married for 12 years, we live in a wonderful small town that I grew up in that is close to all my family. We have tried for years to start our family, with out any luck. I have taken test after test, medicine after medicine, prayer after prayer and still nothing has worked for us to have a child. We both want a child/children but have always thought it would happen in time.
After several attempts of private adoptions ending up in heart break we have chose to file for adoption with an agency. This process started July 01, 2007. We have completed all the paper work, homestudy and other items needed to get started with the process. So here we are...waiting and still wanting, but also beliveing in faith that God has a child for us, and in His time, we will recieve the gift that is waiting for us.
My husband and I have been married for 12 years, we live in a wonderful small town that I grew up in that is close to all my family. We have tried for years to start our family, with out any luck. I have taken test after test, medicine after medicine, prayer after prayer and still nothing has worked for us to have a child. We both want a child/children but have always thought it would happen in time.
After several attempts of private adoptions ending up in heart break we have chose to file for adoption with an agency. This process started July 01, 2007. We have completed all the paper work, homestudy and other items needed to get started with the process. So here we are...waiting and still wanting, but also beliveing in faith that God has a child for us, and in His time, we will recieve the gift that is waiting for us.
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