We were finally in adoption placement!! It was the best birthday present ever!! The Lord had answered my prayer!!
Friday, December 30, 2011
Happy 31st Birthday...
November 18th was finally here... I couldn't wait for this day, yet I had guarded myself just in case it didn't happen. Obviously the day would happen, as well as my birthday, but I was anxious for us to sign Savannah's adoption papers. However, knowing that it could quite possibly be postponed, I tried once again to not have high expectations... knowing I would ball my eyes out if the date was moved. Right at noon our social worker arrived, so we were yet another step closer. I kept my phone close just in case Savannah's social worker got lost or needed anything and then about 12:15 she arrived! I think I could of hugged her forever (she had the papers we needed to sign). As she came in she said, "There is just one problem, I made a mistake..." at these words my heart dropped to the floor and I could almost feel the instant tears, "I forgot a blue and black pen", ohh huge relief, I had plenty of those to share. We all gathered around our dining room table as she explained each paper in this massive book (basically Savannah's life story before our home). I couldn't stop looking at the cover. It was the first time we saw her forever name on an official document. It was beautiful! We had a signing party as all four of us passed papers around placing our signatures in all the right places. Savannah sat right on my lap as she was so happy for Mommy and Daddy to be signing her forever and ever I will never have to move again papers. The process took about 45 minutes and we thanked the social workers for all they had done and then they were on their way to there next appointments. As the door closed all I could do was smile. I felt so giddy. We were no longer Savannah's foster parents. We had signed the papers to officially be her forever Mommy and Daddy.
We were finally in adoption placement!! It was the best birthday present ever!! The Lord had answered my prayer!!
We were finally in adoption placement!! It was the best birthday present ever!! The Lord had answered my prayer!!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Family Birthday
Yesterday we celebrated our First Family Birthday!! It has been exactly one year since Savannah came home and we became a forever family of 6!!
We took the kids out for a very special "fancy" dinner at Dewz and we had the most incredible time. Sometimes, I find myself leery of having expectations for special moments so that I am not disappointed, but last night couldn't of been more beautiful. All 4 kids were so well behaved and loved choosing fancy appetizers, really yummy big kid dinners (prime rib), and huge desserts. Joel and I felt so blessed to be able to have a night to spoil the family.
While we were at dinner Joel asked each one of our children to share special moments that they remember from this past year... Here is a glimpse
Gavin- Seeing sissy for the first time, Wagon Train Summer Camp and camping with our friends The McCay's and The Vasquez's
Merek- Discovery Kingdom, that sissy got to go to the Beach House and The Boardwalk for the first time (our annual vacation of many years) and bobbing for apples
Eiler- The Hoe Down and Camping
Savannah- Disneyland with Daddy and Our Family Birthday
Our evening ended with picking up our "race" shirts for Athletes for Adoption, so that we could wear them today in support of Orphan Sunday. We were one "Big Red" family at church today and we look forward to doing our Family 3K run on November 19th in Monterey. I am so excited that my parents, my brother's family, Joel's parents and possibly Joel's brother Todd's family will be joining us in the race! We are thankful we can join with others in raising money for God's Grace Adoption Ministry so families can receive financial assistance for adoption expenses and children be united with their Forever Families!
Here is a link if you are interested in sponsoring our family in the 3K Run
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/boonefamily/bigsur?fge=ask
and a link to Athlete's for Adoption
http://athletesforadoption.org/
as well as a link to God's Grace Adoption Ministry
http://ggam.org/
When I think of last night, I smile...
I am thankful that the Lord has given me the opportunity to be a Mom to 4 precious children. May I bring the Lord honor and glory and would He find me faithful as I raise them.
We took the kids out for a very special "fancy" dinner at Dewz and we had the most incredible time. Sometimes, I find myself leery of having expectations for special moments so that I am not disappointed, but last night couldn't of been more beautiful. All 4 kids were so well behaved and loved choosing fancy appetizers, really yummy big kid dinners (prime rib), and huge desserts. Joel and I felt so blessed to be able to have a night to spoil the family.
While we were at dinner Joel asked each one of our children to share special moments that they remember from this past year... Here is a glimpse
Gavin- Seeing sissy for the first time, Wagon Train Summer Camp and camping with our friends The McCay's and The Vasquez's
Merek- Discovery Kingdom, that sissy got to go to the Beach House and The Boardwalk for the first time (our annual vacation of many years) and bobbing for apples
Eiler- The Hoe Down and Camping
Savannah- Disneyland with Daddy and Our Family Birthday
Our evening ended with picking up our "race" shirts for Athletes for Adoption, so that we could wear them today in support of Orphan Sunday. We were one "Big Red" family at church today and we look forward to doing our Family 3K run on November 19th in Monterey. I am so excited that my parents, my brother's family, Joel's parents and possibly Joel's brother Todd's family will be joining us in the race! We are thankful we can join with others in raising money for God's Grace Adoption Ministry so families can receive financial assistance for adoption expenses and children be united with their Forever Families!
Here is a link if you are interested in sponsoring our family in the 3K Run
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/boonefamily/bigsur?fge=ask
and a link to Athlete's for Adoption
http://athletesforadoption.org/
as well as a link to God's Grace Adoption Ministry
http://ggam.org/
I am thankful that the Lord has given me the opportunity to be a Mom to 4 precious children. May I bring the Lord honor and glory and would He find me faithful as I raise them.
Monday, October 31, 2011
365 days together...
I was so nervous and so excited.. my stomach hurt. I was going to see you, my precious daughter for the very first time. However, this journey was different. You were 2 years old and I was a complete stranger. I would take you away from everything familiar and comfortable and share with you how I was going to be your FOREVER Mommy! This was a day I had dreamed about, prayed about and thought often about over the past year and a half. I couldn't wait to see your face, to hold you, to kiss you, to cuddle you and to hear your voice. Yet, would you want that? As we approached your house I began to pray with Daddy, asking the Lord Jesus to prepare your heart. I prayed he would give us favor in your eyes and that you would feel safe and know you were loved.
I'll never forget the moment the door opened and I finally saw you for the very first time... You didn't know who I was, but I knew you were my baby girl! Daddy and I got to spend about an hour with you and we played legos, gave you a book filled with pictures of us, brothers, your new house and your new room. Your favorite picture was of the backyard, you loved the slide. I remember when I got to pick you up for the first time to help you wash your hands, I got to hold you! It was quick, but it was amazing! Before we had to leave that night, we gave you your pink bear from brothers and your blankey. You cried as we left. My heart hurt because I knew you didn't understand, but we reassured you we would be back tomorrow. When Daddy and I closed the door my heart was sad, the good-bye was difficult and I wasn't prepared, but then I realized God had answered my prayer. We had found favor in your eyes!
The next five days were unforgettable and emotionally exhausting. Each day we were able to spend more and more time with you. The good-byes never got easier and when I woke up Friday morning.. I thanked Jesus that I would no longer have to tell you good-bye and tonight we would tuck you in to your new bed!
You have been home for 365 days!! I can't imagine life without you!! We have had a year of lots of firsts and new beginnings. I am so thankful God created you Savannah. I love you so much. Your sparkling blue eyes, adventurous personality, love for shoes, jewelry and the color pink brings joy to each day.
Mommy continues to pray daily for wisdom as I raise you. I pray that I would encourage you and grow you in the gifts and talents that Lord has given you. I pray that you would trust and follow Jesus each and everyday of your life. I pray that you would know that you are not here by chance, but made by God, the creator of everything. He formed everything about you and knows the exact number of hairs on your head. You are the daughter of the King!
More Beautiful You
By: Jonny Diaz
Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine
Says she wants to look that way
But her hair isn't straight, her body isn't fake
And she's always felt overweight
Well, little girl fourteen I wish that you could see
That beauty is within your heart
And you were made with such care, your skin, your body and your hair
Are perfect just the way they are
There could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
Little girl twenty one the things that you've already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you've got a man but He's got another plan
Only wants what you will do instead
Well, little girl twenty one you never thought that this would come
You starve yourself to play the part
But I can promise you there's a man whose love is true
And He'll treat you like the jewel you are
So turn around you're not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It's not too late, you can be saved
If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear, they can all be washed away
By the one who's strong, can right your wrongs
Can rid your fears dry, all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light, He will show you truth
And again you'll see through the eyes of a little girl
That there could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
There could never be a more beautiful you
By: Jonny Diaz
Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine
Says she wants to look that way
But her hair isn't straight, her body isn't fake
And she's always felt overweight
Well, little girl fourteen I wish that you could see
That beauty is within your heart
And you were made with such care, your skin, your body and your hair
Are perfect just the way they are
There could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
Little girl twenty one the things that you've already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you've got a man but He's got another plan
Only wants what you will do instead
Well, little girl twenty one you never thought that this would come
You starve yourself to play the part
But I can promise you there's a man whose love is true
And He'll treat you like the jewel you are
So turn around you're not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It's not too late, you can be saved
If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear, they can all be washed away
By the one who's strong, can right your wrongs
Can rid your fears dry, all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light, He will show you truth
And again you'll see through the eyes of a little girl
That there could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises and hoops, they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
There could never be a more beautiful you
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do, so there could never be a more beautiful you...
I love you Savannah!!
Update:
The plan is still to sign for adoption on November 18th... please pray with us that it will take place
Update:
The plan is still to sign for adoption on November 18th... please pray with us that it will take place
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Remembering October 2010
One year ago...
October 6, 2010 our family was the chosen family for a 4 month baby girl. Although we were chosen, we were having to wait while the social workers completed ruling out all possible family members before she could be moved to our home.
The wait was so hard.
One week later...
October 13, 2010 we received a 2nd call, this time for a two year old little girl. I was blown away! I couldn't believe we were called for another girl! Oh, how our hearts wanted to bring home both girls, but we were told that wasn't an option. My mind was everywhere.. so I began praying, praying, and praying some more asking the Lord to show us, which little girl was the one he had created to be our forever daughter. We did not want to have to chose!
And with the second call, came more waiting.
5 days later...
October 18, 2010 we received an email that the 4 month old baby girl's placement was being delayed and that we would receive more information in a couple weeks. I was sad and disappointed. I was so ready to bring my daughter home. One hour later I received another email, this time from the case workers of the 2 year old little girl. In the email there was a general profile about her and that they would call us in the afternoon.
At 5:00pm on October 18th the Lord answered our prayer.. He chose for us! We were called by our social worker, told we were chosen for the 2 year old little girl and that they were ready to begin the transition of her moving to her forever family! We had yet to see her face, but we knew this was our daughter, the one we had prayed for every night for over a year. This day I will never forget!
And then again we waited.
October 21, 2010 we saw a picture our daughter's face for the first time!!
more waiting.
October 27, 2010 we found out we would meet our daughter in 5 days!! Finally, we would hold our sweet girl!!
more waiting.
November 1, 2010 we held our sweet daughter Savannah for the first time!! Joel and I were so filled with joy as we looked into her beautiful blue eyes. It was a very special day!
We couldn't wait to bring her home.
November 5, 2010 WE ARE A FOREVER FAMILY OF 6 AND OUR DAUGHTER IS HOME!!!!
October 2011
Where are we now... WAITING
We are waiting for Savannah's adoption to be finalized. Just last week, we were given a date to sign the adoption papers, which is November 18th (My birthday, the best gift ever!). Then we have been told that the paperwork will be turned into the court and within 4-8 weeks we can call for a finalization date. We are so ready to officially and forever be the parents of our precious blessing Savannah Joy Boone.
Please pray that there won't be a delay in signing the papers on November 18th and that the paperwork will process smoothly and quickly. My heart desires and dreams that by the end of 2011 it will be final.
Waiting... not my gift:) and though moments have seemed like an eternity I can't believe all that has taken place this past year. Our God is Amazing and my eyes are teary as I remember it all!
The Lord brought our daughter home quickly!
Thank you so much for all your faithful prayers!!
October 6, 2010 our family was the chosen family for a 4 month baby girl. Although we were chosen, we were having to wait while the social workers completed ruling out all possible family members before she could be moved to our home.
The wait was so hard.
One week later...
October 13, 2010 we received a 2nd call, this time for a two year old little girl. I was blown away! I couldn't believe we were called for another girl! Oh, how our hearts wanted to bring home both girls, but we were told that wasn't an option. My mind was everywhere.. so I began praying, praying, and praying some more asking the Lord to show us, which little girl was the one he had created to be our forever daughter. We did not want to have to chose!
And with the second call, came more waiting.
5 days later...
October 18, 2010 we received an email that the 4 month old baby girl's placement was being delayed and that we would receive more information in a couple weeks. I was sad and disappointed. I was so ready to bring my daughter home. One hour later I received another email, this time from the case workers of the 2 year old little girl. In the email there was a general profile about her and that they would call us in the afternoon.
At 5:00pm on October 18th the Lord answered our prayer.. He chose for us! We were called by our social worker, told we were chosen for the 2 year old little girl and that they were ready to begin the transition of her moving to her forever family! We had yet to see her face, but we knew this was our daughter, the one we had prayed for every night for over a year. This day I will never forget!
And then again we waited.
October 21, 2010 we saw a picture our daughter's face for the first time!!
more waiting.
October 27, 2010 we found out we would meet our daughter in 5 days!! Finally, we would hold our sweet girl!!
more waiting.
November 1, 2010 we held our sweet daughter Savannah for the first time!! Joel and I were so filled with joy as we looked into her beautiful blue eyes. It was a very special day!
We couldn't wait to bring her home.
November 5, 2010 WE ARE A FOREVER FAMILY OF 6 AND OUR DAUGHTER IS HOME!!!!
October 2011
Where are we now... WAITING
We are waiting for Savannah's adoption to be finalized. Just last week, we were given a date to sign the adoption papers, which is November 18th (My birthday, the best gift ever!). Then we have been told that the paperwork will be turned into the court and within 4-8 weeks we can call for a finalization date. We are so ready to officially and forever be the parents of our precious blessing Savannah Joy Boone.
Please pray that there won't be a delay in signing the papers on November 18th and that the paperwork will process smoothly and quickly. My heart desires and dreams that by the end of 2011 it will be final.
Waiting... not my gift:) and though moments have seemed like an eternity I can't believe all that has taken place this past year. Our God is Amazing and my eyes are teary as I remember it all!
The Lord brought our daughter home quickly!
Thank you so much for all your faithful prayers!!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
1 Year ago today...
June 16, 2010
Our family was blown away by the overwhelming support and financial blessings of our adoption yard sale. All the items sold were donated by over 25 families to help us offset the cost of the future adoption of our daughter. Our boys were proud and very excited selling cookies for their future sister. It was a beautiful day in our journey, reminding us that when God calls us to something.. He is FAITHFUL to provide!!
My journal entry that evening...
Lord the Yard Sale was amazing, hard work and fun! Thank you for the many who donated to, helped at, came by and prayed for this day. We were blown away at the financial blessings and our adoption costs are covered! Lord I look forward to preparing the room for our sweet daughter. Only you know who she is. I smile when I think about meeting her and holding her. I wait anxiously and patiently, knowing your timing is perfect. Lord continue to grow my love, Joel's love and our boys love for her, even though we've never met her. We can't wait to know her name, her age, her appearance.. to welcome her home to her forever family.
Sweet girl I love you. I can't wait to hold you, meet you, hug you and kiss you. Sweet girl, Jesus loves you, you are his daughter "the daughter of the king" and I am so ready to bring you home. A purple room will be ready just for you.
Lord whisper in my daughter's ear tonight, "Goodnight, Mommy loves you!"
One year later...
June 16, 2011
Our daughter has been home 7 months and 11 days... our family of 6 complete!
Today you swam, swam some more and then some more. You love the water, you love to wear your pink tutu swim suit and you won't let Mommy forget to put in the pink bow too.
You love to dress girlie and then get dirty.
Tonight I watched you proudly as you tip toed off with your precious smile to go on stage to practice your ballet routine for your recital Saturday. You are absolutely adorable in your purple ballerina princess dress. You are my beautiful little girl!
Just moments ago, I got to sing with you "Jesus Loves Me", give you your blankey, pray with you, kiss you and whisper in your ear "Goodnight, Mommy Loves You." One year ago today, it was just a dream.
As I read my journal entry from one year ago, I am again reminded that not only was the Lord faithful financially, but most importantly in bringing our Sweet Savannah home. We are so in love with our daughter/sister. Everyday we grow closer together as a Forever Family!!!
Special Memories we have had over the last couple months:
Family pictures
Easter
Savannah meeting all the family
The Cinderella Show
The Beach
Camping
DisneyLand (A Daddy-Daughter Date)
Girls Day with cousin Paige
Watching Savannah learn about Jesus
Thank you for continuing to pray for our family. We look forward to the "Official Day" Savannah will be forever ours.. we are praying we will be able to finalize before the end of 2011.
Our family was blown away by the overwhelming support and financial blessings of our adoption yard sale. All the items sold were donated by over 25 families to help us offset the cost of the future adoption of our daughter. Our boys were proud and very excited selling cookies for their future sister. It was a beautiful day in our journey, reminding us that when God calls us to something.. He is FAITHFUL to provide!!
My journal entry that evening...
Lord the Yard Sale was amazing, hard work and fun! Thank you for the many who donated to, helped at, came by and prayed for this day. We were blown away at the financial blessings and our adoption costs are covered! Lord I look forward to preparing the room for our sweet daughter. Only you know who she is. I smile when I think about meeting her and holding her. I wait anxiously and patiently, knowing your timing is perfect. Lord continue to grow my love, Joel's love and our boys love for her, even though we've never met her. We can't wait to know her name, her age, her appearance.. to welcome her home to her forever family.
Sweet girl I love you. I can't wait to hold you, meet you, hug you and kiss you. Sweet girl, Jesus loves you, you are his daughter "the daughter of the king" and I am so ready to bring you home. A purple room will be ready just for you.
Lord whisper in my daughter's ear tonight, "Goodnight, Mommy loves you!"
One year later...
June 16, 2011
Our daughter has been home 7 months and 11 days... our family of 6 complete!
Today you swam, swam some more and then some more. You love the water, you love to wear your pink tutu swim suit and you won't let Mommy forget to put in the pink bow too.
You love to dress girlie and then get dirty.
Tonight I watched you proudly as you tip toed off with your precious smile to go on stage to practice your ballet routine for your recital Saturday. You are absolutely adorable in your purple ballerina princess dress. You are my beautiful little girl!
Just moments ago, I got to sing with you "Jesus Loves Me", give you your blankey, pray with you, kiss you and whisper in your ear "Goodnight, Mommy Loves You." One year ago today, it was just a dream.
As I read my journal entry from one year ago, I am again reminded that not only was the Lord faithful financially, but most importantly in bringing our Sweet Savannah home. We are so in love with our daughter/sister. Everyday we grow closer together as a Forever Family!!!
Special Memories we have had over the last couple months:
Family pictures
Easter
Savannah meeting all the family
The Cinderella Show
The Beach
Camping
DisneyLand (A Daddy-Daughter Date)
Girls Day with cousin Paige
Watching Savannah learn about Jesus
Thank you for continuing to pray for our family. We look forward to the "Official Day" Savannah will be forever ours.. we are praying we will be able to finalize before the end of 2011.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Joy and Faithfulness
Well stopping to write isn't as easy with 4 children. It's amazing how adding 1 more can make such a difference. Joel and I feel like we have quite the entourage everywhere we go, but love it. Each one of our sweet kids bring us "joy" and so has the last 54 days as a family of 6. Joy has been the word that has been brought to our hearts over and over as we have journeyed through becoming a family of 6 and soon will be our sweet girl's middle name... Savannah Joy Boone. As I reflect on the month of December I am reminded again of the Lord's faithfulness.
December Memories...
Savannah was officially freed for adoption on December 13! Forever and ever she will be ours, but her official adoption finalization date will be sometime in the summer. Looking forward to that celebration...
Decorating for Christmas was extra special this year. Savannah glowed as we hung Christmas lights, put the blow ups on the front lawn, hung stockings (this year we added a pink one), and decorated the Christmas Tree. She loved the tree!!! All four kids put on all the ornaments and I restrained myself from adjusting any of them. Every ornament hung where a sweet hand placed it. Some branches had up to 4 ornaments! It was beautiful! We also enjoyed cookie baking, gingerbread house decorating, the Nutcracker (Savannah couldn't stop talking about the ballerina's), present making, angel tree, packing food baskets, Christmas Eve church, eating a happy birthday Jesus cake and visiting Santa. We have faithfully taken the kids to see Santa every year since they were newborns. It's a bittersweet moment when I unpack the pictures each year and see how fast the years have gone by, yet so fun to watch them grow. Happy, sad or screaming... I get the picture. Gavin and Merek smiled proudly this year, Eiler snuggled his blanket and Savannah screamed at the top of her lungs. Poor Santa!
The final week before Christmas was a trip to San Francisco to be with Uncle Todd and Aunt Tatyana filled with special outings.. ice skating, Christmas lights, special dinners, a sleepover and a reservation at The House of Air (Gigantic Trampolines and Bounce Houses). God adjusted our plans and so our trip to SF lasted about 1 1/2 hours before Gavin broke his leg at the House of Air. Instead of all the other outings we got an ambulance ride, an evening at SF general hospital and a 3am arrival home. Gavin got a cast, some crutches and a new ride (his wheel chair that he uses proudly). All the kids have been such good troopers!
Needless to say, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was at our house. Gavin on the couch and chaos all around, but memories were definitely made. There is nothing quite like Christmas morning... Savannah was the first one downstairs and the fascination on her face as she saw the presents and her "New Hello Kitty Bike" was priceless. Joel and I had smiles just as big. Our favorite moment with her was when she gasped and said "Santa brought me a bike and a house!" Her bike and doll house were put together ready to be used and she went straight for it. The boys came down shortly after and one by one they glowed. Gavin got an electric guitar and amp, Merek an air soft gun and Eiler his very own teddy bear (that's all he wanted from Santa). It was a special family time as we enjoyed one another and the sharing of gifts.
The month of December has been full of anticipation as well as the unexpected and unforgettable moments. In every moment of joy, laughter, fun and tears we thank our Savior for His FAITHFULNESS! My prayer is that in 2011 our family would continue to be willing to be used for His glory.
December Memories...
Savannah was officially freed for adoption on December 13! Forever and ever she will be ours, but her official adoption finalization date will be sometime in the summer. Looking forward to that celebration...
Decorating for Christmas was extra special this year. Savannah glowed as we hung Christmas lights, put the blow ups on the front lawn, hung stockings (this year we added a pink one), and decorated the Christmas Tree. She loved the tree!!! All four kids put on all the ornaments and I restrained myself from adjusting any of them. Every ornament hung where a sweet hand placed it. Some branches had up to 4 ornaments! It was beautiful! We also enjoyed cookie baking, gingerbread house decorating, the Nutcracker (Savannah couldn't stop talking about the ballerina's), present making, angel tree, packing food baskets, Christmas Eve church, eating a happy birthday Jesus cake and visiting Santa. We have faithfully taken the kids to see Santa every year since they were newborns. It's a bittersweet moment when I unpack the pictures each year and see how fast the years have gone by, yet so fun to watch them grow. Happy, sad or screaming... I get the picture. Gavin and Merek smiled proudly this year, Eiler snuggled his blanket and Savannah screamed at the top of her lungs. Poor Santa!
The final week before Christmas was a trip to San Francisco to be with Uncle Todd and Aunt Tatyana filled with special outings.. ice skating, Christmas lights, special dinners, a sleepover and a reservation at The House of Air (Gigantic Trampolines and Bounce Houses). God adjusted our plans and so our trip to SF lasted about 1 1/2 hours before Gavin broke his leg at the House of Air. Instead of all the other outings we got an ambulance ride, an evening at SF general hospital and a 3am arrival home. Gavin got a cast, some crutches and a new ride (his wheel chair that he uses proudly). All the kids have been such good troopers!
Needless to say, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was at our house. Gavin on the couch and chaos all around, but memories were definitely made. There is nothing quite like Christmas morning... Savannah was the first one downstairs and the fascination on her face as she saw the presents and her "New Hello Kitty Bike" was priceless. Joel and I had smiles just as big. Our favorite moment with her was when she gasped and said "Santa brought me a bike and a house!" Her bike and doll house were put together ready to be used and she went straight for it. The boys came down shortly after and one by one they glowed. Gavin got an electric guitar and amp, Merek an air soft gun and Eiler his very own teddy bear (that's all he wanted from Santa). It was a special family time as we enjoyed one another and the sharing of gifts.
The month of December has been full of anticipation as well as the unexpected and unforgettable moments. In every moment of joy, laughter, fun and tears we thank our Savior for His FAITHFULNESS! My prayer is that in 2011 our family would continue to be willing to be used for His glory.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Prayer.. what a gift!
Above our lil' ballerina's (what she pretends to be) bed reads...
Before I formed you, I knew you
Before you were born, I set you apart
The Lord created sweet "S" for our family... a Perfect Fit!! It's been 17 days since we saw her for the first time and what an amazing time we have had as a forever family of 6.
The opportunity to adopt has been a gift to our family and I love how the Lord has allowed us to be used in this beautiful way. For so many years it was a dream and today it is a reality... and daily He is giving me opportunities to share our journey, which I pray brings Him honor and gives Him all the glory. My 4 precious children are Yours and I pray Lord that you would continue use our family to be light in this world.
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