"Show me the money!!!"

We have started the fundraising process for our adoption. I know that God will provide a way if it is his will, and I am certain it is his will for our family. But the flesh I am covered in is so scared. One of my resolutions this year was to finish reading my bible, so I have been devoting time every morning to read and reflect on God's word. It has been a cold drink of water for my thirsty soul. It's like I start reading and he answers my questions. Wow! How great is my God. Day one; I asked "I don't know how we will do it" and I read Mark 4:40 ..."why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?" So I know I have faith now what? then I read Mark 9:23 "if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth." Day 2; I know it's God's will so will he help me? Matthew 21:22 "and all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." Day 3; Why am I so scared? Matthew 14:27 " But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer, it is I; be not afraid." With everyday I read he answers my questions, and each day brings me reassurance that God is in control of things. That's when I'll grow, see if I never let him control my life, my life will never be control. I am ashamed to say that I am 32 years old and I am just now growing as a Christain. I want to do what he wants me to do, because when I do I'm the one that receives blessings. When people here my story of wanting to adopt I get mixed responses. Some say "what are you thinking?", "don't you two have enough kids already?", "whatever made you decide that?" and some say " It's so nice for you to take an orphan in" "I'm glad there are people like you to do that." and "Wow!, You are going to be such a blessing for that little girl." I have mixed emotions to all the responses I get. Sometimes I want to say " What a blessing that little girl will be in my life!" , "I am so lucky that I have a Heavenly Father that takes orphans in too!", and " We didn't decide this on our own, we just answered when God called." I don't want anyone who reads this to think I am saying that everyone should adopt, because it's not for everyone. However it is for Brian and I. I am still scared, and a little nervous when I think about the hoops we have to go through but I have faith that it will be ok. If God can feed 5,000 with 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread, he can help us with the money needed to bring her home. I have to have faith remember I have never flown on a plane ever, now I'm signing up for a 24 hour flight over many miles and lots of water. If that's what I have to do to get Hadlee home I will. I will close with this, if anyone reading this wants to help, just pray. We will be forever thankful!!!

Superbowl

My team lost, but that's ok we will win next year. Sometimes you need to let others win, so they don't feel so bad about having a stinky team (packers).

Better late than Never!!

Well although it is technically February last night we celebrated December and January Birthdays. We had Mom's delicious potato soup and grilled cheese, and of course cake and ice cream. Here is the B-day list; Haven 12/12, Jordan and Granny 12/18, Hunter 12/19, Hagan 01/04, and Kim #2 01/26. Now we are caught up. Happy Birthday you all!!!

Wordless Wednesday