Author Archives: admin As I’m working with an amazing team of adoption moms…WAY AHEAD of me–so full of experience and wisdom…on a VERY special pre-Summit event, I have been praying WHAT Lord do you have for these moms…WHAT do you want them to hear? I was praying today–and being ONE OF THOSE MOMS in the middle of it […]  If you are reading this–you are probably one of those moms that peaks at my blog because in some form you identify with our craziness. It’s a good crazy, right? You probably don’t really have “time” to sit down and read–but rather need a quick fix of encouragement…not necessarily from the words I write but […] What a great post – and you are right about knowing I can come here and am not alone in my crazy days! 🙂 I know I’ve mentioned this book before, but it’s all about really living and being thankful through everything, and this week Angie Smith did this blog post on writing down things that could be stressful moments, and choosing ahead of time what your reaction will be, complete with Bible verses. SO cool! You can check it out here – http://www.incourage.me/2011/02/chapter-7-of-one-thousand-gifts.html And I so get the hubby thing too with those thoughts. If only we could make our husband share every time we want to share – it would be so much easier to connect too! ha! 🙂 oh, and I’m SO going to get these ornaments ready for next year. I haven’t been able to find very many and have not had a chance to make them on my own – but it’s my project for this year so it’s ready for next year! 🙂 The “rectangles” Amy spoke of really impacted me as well. I like how you pointed out that the rectangles take us away from real living. It’s so true. I started praying about how God wants me to reposition my compass to focus on Him this lent. Love the “rectangles” analogy. We are good about limiting TV … but I blogging and books are a major distraction for me.  I’m passionate about a handful of things…and I’m SO excited about this upcoming conference in Colorodo as it includes two of “my things” together! Parenting AND adoption. While our Created for Care Retreats are designed to REST, RESTORE, RETREAT and EQUIP–the Empowered to Connect conference is designed for BOTH men, women, counselors, professionals and church […] Hey Andrea: I’ll be at the conference! (I live about 10 minutes from the church!) I’d love to meet you there… Also, I’m sharing on FB… I have those books on my Amazon wishlist! 🙂 -Nikki Wow! Stoked to see that you are going to this! SO AM I! Jeff will be out of town for work, but my mother-in-law is joining me! Possibly my friend who also joined me for Created for Care Retreat too! SOOOO looking forward to it! Hope we can meet up there at some point! 🙂 My husband and I will be there too! You did get a good deal on your car rental. Hope we can meet you there sometime! I would love to know about the one in Georgia… Who is the sponsor and is it already available to register. All of these are on our list to purchase. They would fill my ‘waiting time’. I shared by email, facebook and our blog! Thanks-Paula Hi-I read your blog daily way up here in PA! Love it! We’re about 4 weeks from bringing home our 8 month old baby boy from Ethiopia. Right now he’s in the hospital with pneumonia and measles. Praying that he gets better so we can bring him home. I would love to win the giveaway! I emailed the link and posted on facebook for 2 entries. I have a private blog for just me to journal life…so that would be pointless! We’re doing a Karin Purvis study in our orphan care ministry at church…it’s fantastic! God Bless you. I have sent this to various people through email! Your blog is so inspirational and challenging. Thanks for serving the Lord as you do!! i live very close to the church and will be there. we chould make lunch or dinner plans for one of the days […] last fun drawing before calling it quits for the night! Last week I shared about the Empowered to Connect Conference here on my blog and anyone who shared about this AMAZING conference got entered to win an amazing adoption care […]  So…we have nothing to worry about our house–because we officially have 24-7 security going on…I mean–he is intimidating…RIGHT??? My kids play dress up 24/7–and today was policeman day for Frank… I’m not sure why the Lightning McQueen rainboots or pj bottoms go with this outfit…but just roll with it. THEN…I got a really fun little […] Your daughter is beautiful!!! and Frank makes me smile. =) We are tea drinkers here too, so I relate to your comment about cup o tea and quiet time with your fav buddy. My hubby likes green tea plain, and I like Chamomile with sugar. =) Love that Frank. And when did Laney start looking so big? OH MY … she is gorgeous (just like her Momma)! 1.) Frank is hilarious and adorable! 2.) Lanie is STUNNING. What a beautiful little girl! (I definitely think you need another girl around the house, by the way!) 3.) I love a good cup of hot tea. My favorite is Tazo Earl Gray with honey (http://www.starbucksstore.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=271927). So good! What beautiful photos! Love them all. Precious, precious pictures!! Frank cracks me up, and Laney is just beautiful!! And my favorite is Earl Gray k-cups in the Keuring in the morning! So easy and so yummy! And I add a packet of Truvia! Oh, and I am an Anne of Green Gables lover too!!! In fact, Jody knows that my dream vacation is to one day go to Prince Edward Island! 🙂 I have had a bit of a crazy two weeks…in a good, crazy way–and lot of processing on this end. While adoption does have hard sides–it also has redeeming, miraculous and beautiful sides too. God works wonders many, many times in both birth moms lives as well as families He calls to be the second […] Andrea thanks so much for posting this! Just what I needed right now…i cried through the whole video! Your right! The waiting is SO hard and sometimes I’m not sure I can do it anymore but these videos prove its worth it all!! :)Kristy Kay oh my – i NEVER get tired of happy parties like this one! and it never fails – i cry tears of joy every time!!! Nothing fills up a worn out momma’s soul quite so much as a good ole Gotcha Day Video! 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by admin
It is so funny that I got up at 4:30 this morning to get ready and decided I had a little time to get online. I open up your blog and see that verse and it sends chills down my spine. I got home from youth last night and was thinking as I was in the bed that we need to read the bible more at youth service, I do to. It’s been awhile since I read the bible. I get mine out just let it fall open and read the first verse I see, guess what it was? YEP, Matthew 11: 15-30. I think someone is trying to tell me something.
And no recipe? 🙂 I’ve gotta learn how to make these with my kiddos. Sounded like similiar kind of days yesterday, except we made chocolate banana pops to freeze since we had lots of bananas and some chocolate to use up! 🙂 Fun times. Praying for you as you juggle all that you will today, Andrea! Thanks for the reminder to rest.
I needed this reminder in the craziest of ways. Thank you for allowing God to speak through you!
I need this today. I am feeling the weariness….
And example to follow. Celebrate and give thanks … even on the hard days.
Now … how does one whip up some whoopie pies?
Recipe deprived in Hong Kong,
Kim
I was just about to send you an email and nag you about that info packet and thougt I’d stop by your blog first. So glad I did–no need for me to add demands to your busy life!! Just get around to it when you are able (but don’t forget about me–I’m still interested and my Hus-B is on board!) Great post, Andrea–words from Jesus that every busy mom needs to read and take to heart. And please do share the whoopie pie recipe! They look so yummy! xoxo
Water to my soul.
Thank you, Andrea – you minister to so many of us. I will be praying for you.
Wow Andrea lately what you are posting feels directed at me. I am trying to fight the good fight to often alone. Today I am trying to get through what feels like a test of my faith. Thanks for taking the time to post this.
Sincerely, Rachelle
thanks for this today andrea! i need REST in the worst way. so much going on, sick kids, adoption that’s a hurry up, then wait… then more paperwork… then fingerprints again. so many things uncertain except for the love of my Savior. thanks for reminding me to rest in Him, because I’m a complete spaz without Him.
Praying for you Andrea……..God knows…
praying you are resting in HIM!