Her First Thanksgiving

Samantha celebrated her first Thanksgiving in the States. Time spent with family and friends reminded us of just how much we truly have to be thankful for.

Praying that your Thanksgiving was equally blessed.

Blessings,


1Ch 16:8 -- Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.

Wathcing Wii with Papa

Sisters...My Aunt, me, my mom, my sister

Three generations of girls!

In Guatemala

We've made it to Guatemala. I'm posting pictures and video on Geovany's blog, so make sure and take a look. He's truly a sweet little boy. We look forward to him coming home!

Blessings,

Giving Thanks

Thank you for...

• a full pantry
• freedom to worship
• freedom to homeschool

Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Humbled, I think of how blessed I am to live in a country that permits freedom of worship.

As we traveled the road to adoption, and as we continue to wait for Geovany, little things constantly awaken me to the responsibility of being an American citizen. Places I can go, things I can do, endless opportunities to share, all because of where I was born. I wonder, am I using those opportunities or do they slip through my fingers? I wonder what plans God has for my children, those who were born here and those who will claim this country as their own, not by birth, but through the miracle of adoption. And then, I am reminded that my true citizenship is not limited by the borders of this great nation.

Blessings,



2Pe 1:10-11 -- So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Doing this, you will never stumble or fall away. And God will open wide the gates of heaven for you to enter into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Daily Thanksgiving

A month of thankfulness...a post each day that simply says what I'm thankful for. It doesn't sound so hard and yet for some reason, it seems a daunting task. My mind fills with excuses. We'll be in Guatemala for several days...something to be thankful for...so I won't be able to post EVERY day. Why would you start something you know you can't do? Yet, these are just that, excuses, temptation to not do something...to not give thanks to God...so, with all that in mind, today I begin a series of thankful posts wrapped up in a month of thanksgiving.

Today, I am thankful for the warm sunshine streaming through the window that looked out on snow earlier this week.

I am thankful for Jeffrey...who models Godly character as he patiently shows his younger brother how to play our new Wii game.

I am thankful for Kayla...who lovingly plays with her younger sister, showering her with love and snuggles and kisses.

I am thankful for Nathan...who told me once again this morning that I am his "most precious mommy".

I am thankful for Samantha...who told me last night, for the first time, "wub oo" (love you).

I am thankful that I've been chosen to be a mommy to these precious little people. A calling I don't deserve and don't always appreciate. Today, as I express my thankfulness, I realize it does bring about a happy heart. A heart that recognizes how blessed I am.

Blessings,


Psa 28:7
The LORD is my strength, my shield from every danger. I trust in him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

Sweeter with Sisters

I have to say that one of the greatest blessings in my life is having a sister to share it with. Until Samantha came along, I always felt that Kayla was missing out on something special, by not having a sister. The other morning, Rob snapped these pictures of the girls. What a joy it is to watch my daughters share life together, even in little ways!

Blessings,