Answered prayers

I wanted to mention, that YES!, Violet will be coming home soon!! The case passed through the Ethiopian courts and today there is one less orphan in the world. Praise God. Go check out sweet Violet's picture and leave her mommy a congrats!

Changed

Saw this video and fell in love. The message inspires and echos my own thoughts since our journey through adoption and to Ethiopia.

Praising Him

I just went outside to shake some rugs and was refreshed! Literally my mind, body, and soul feel so free right now. Before you think I'm wierd, just keep reading. :) The sun is shining, it's 40 degrees, and I hear the drip, drip, drip of melting snow. Compare that to what we've had over the last couple weeks...bitter cold -15 degree temps, 6 inches of snow and ice. It's just been so cold and yucky out. I've always thought that God kinda messed up and put me in the wrong state. I should have been born in AZ maybe where there's 300 some days of sun a year. Where's its warm. Where things are always living and growing. I really don't like winter.

But, today as I stepped outside, I was reminded that spring is so wonderful b/c we've just been through the winter. God does that. He takes us through the valley so we can really appreciate the mountain top. Praise Him that His mercies are new every morning and we are not consumed. Praise Him for a new day. Praise Him for second chances. Praise Him for the sunshine today.

I have a friend who I met during our adoption process. We got referrals of little girls (the same age) one week apart. Tonight is her 3rd court date. Yes, she is still waiting to bring her first child home. Sweet Violet as been waiting since Feb. 16 to come to her forever home. Will you please join me in praying that this case will pass through the Ethiopian courts tonight as we sleep? If it doesn't, we cling to Lamentations 3:22-23. "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

Baby it's cold outside

Not only do I have a wonderful husband, he also wins the dad of the year award. Last night at 7:30, (when it was dark and cold!) the boys wanted to play in the snow. I would have most certainly said NO! But Dad said okay and so they all bundled up and went out.

Jada was not too happy about being left inside.

Until she remembered her new trick. Standing on her own! It's so funny, she gets so excited and gives a big cheesy grin. Totally showing off. This girl loves attention. They lasted for quite a while. I was surprised. The clock reads 8:20. Time for some hot chocolate before bed.