Continued from Part 1… I forgot to mention that our decision for this first referral had to be made within 36 hours from the time we received the file. We had no time to waste. I prayed and prayed and prayed some more that night. When I sent out a prayer request earlier that day… Continue Reading
First Adoption Referral Part 1
For those of you who may not know, the holiday season is extra crazy for our family. There’s Christmas, of course, then myself, Allan, and our youngest daughter have our birthdays almost back to back right after Christmas. Our oldest daughter’s birthday quickly follows in early January. We had a dual birthday party planned for… Continue Reading
Goal for 2013: Truthful
TRUTHFUL. That’s the word God placed on my heart for 2013. And already, it’s been a challenging word to strive for. I suffer from People Pleasing Disorder. My greatest fear is letting someone down. At a glance, it seems like a humble, selfless trait. It’s not. It’s actually very selfish and prideful. I do not… Continue Reading
Happy Birthday Peanut
My One and Only Peanut, Did five years really pass by already? What an adventure you and I have had. You let me know, from Day 1, that being your mother was going to be nothing like I had imagined for myself all these years. What’s more, you and I are like two very opposite… Continue Reading
Reflection on 2012
What a year this has been. At the beginning of the year, the word I believe God placed in my heart for 2012 was “FRUITFUL.” I desired 2012 to be a year I produced much fruit within myself, through my life (which includes my writing), through our finances, and through our family. So here’s looking… Continue Reading