There has never been more orphans in the world than there is today–the statistics…are just overwhelming. The foster care system in our own state is completely overwhelmed–as it is for most states all over the country. Yet thousands of families are being called to grow their families through adoption and foster-care. While these families often […]
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Author Archives: adminEver have one of those moments–where time stands still–and you just realized you were in the presence of someone REALLY amazing? Someone–who GETS it? It happened to me today. At Publix. I ran in by myself (EXCITING, huh?!)! My parents are in town–and of course we needed to go to the grocery store so we […] I adore you in so many ways…. This whole post made me smile but the last little bit about the guy in the Lexus… LOVE! Good for you for calling him out on his bad behavior. Hugs! This story touched my heart so much. It’s so funny where we run into people that God uses to bless us, huh? Also, good for you for writing that man a letter. Even though he never called, I bet he remembers it. Beautiful post. I’m sure the joyful grocery bagger (and the jaded Lexus driver!) were positively influenced by your character as well… Oh Andrea, I am smiling this morning, thinking about that letter you wrote. I LOVE that you wrote his wife, as well. I probably never would have had the courage to do that, but you may have influenced his life in ways you may never know! Oh, this post has me tearing up!! I love your story. My daughter works at our local grocery store and is friends with a bag boy there with “special needs” (don’t we all have special needs???). I love that he is so proud of his job and is very good at it. Beautiful post. So true. Thanks for the challenge Andrea. I’m sure you’re super busy with planning for the retreat but thanks for posting anyways! Callie I love Eleanore Roosevelt’s quote that “No one can make us feel inferior without our consent.” It’s too bad that people (like the guy in the Lexus) reacted badly, and perhaps he was going through something as well. I think it is important that we find ways not to let such people get to us. If I got upset everytime I experienced a rude stranger. . . well, I think I would be upset. A LOT. I love Eleanore Roosevelt’s quote that “No one can make us feel inferior without our consent.” Although this man reacted badly, who knows what he was going through on that particular day. It doesn’t excuse his behavior, I just think that if we went around upset anytime a stranger was rude. . . well. . . we would all be upset quite a bit.  These products will go on pre-sale TODAY on the Created for Care site–and they will ALSO be linked up HERE on my blog AND on our facebook page! EVERY year to enable us to continue our ministry to adoptive families we fundraise to cover costs. We aim to keep our retreats affordable so any mom […] Love them all! Especially the pjs, journal and tumbler. Cant wait to see the sweatshirt though! I love me a good sweatshirt! Looks like I am gonna be bringing all my birthday money to C4C in less than 2 weeks! Yay! I LOVE it! I think the question is what am I NOT buying. And seriously, JAMMIES?! Cutest thing ever! I love the jammies because they’re adorable and my kids are amazed I don’t own any. I also love the t-shirt design this year! The bag is great also. It and the journal might be bought for gifts for friends. Everything is so cute!  Alright folks. It’s been pure craziness here. I’ve got about FIVE minutes and I just had to update some of our crazy! These are things I mustn’t forget:) Frank called the law… Sooo…yesterday–it was the perfect storm of sorts. *I* was on the phone trying to order some last minute things for the Created for […] I love that video and I love how Isaac kept looking to laney for suggestions on what to say…so cute! My Isaac does a lot of those same things in the morning and makes the start of our day so precious! LOVED the video of your family’s morning…so adorable! Thanks for sharing with us! I cannot remember what all the symptoms are that you have been experiencing but I had health issues for several years and was tested for everything including RA, Lupus, Lymes, etc. Finally, the Physician’s Assistant figured it out! Polymyalgia rheumatica and I was treated and moved on with life! It still flares up once in awhile but overall I am so glad that chapter is done with. I pray that you get answers soon because being in limbo is hard. LOVE seeing how far he has come!!!!!! Poor Frankie baby….. 🙂 Praying for your mystery!!! Wish I were coming to the retreat, but we are working on #9 and hope to make an amazing announcement soon 🙂 he he he  Have you ever been there? When your heart longed for something? When you were certain you heard His voice? You thought hearing His voice meant NOW? So much so, that you jumped–you followed–and then you heard WAIT. I’m convinced the word–WAIT–can be one of the hardest words to hear. Ask my 3 year old. He […] Oh sweet friend, I am praying for you guys in this time of waiting. I feel like Adam and I had the hardest year of just WAIT while we were trying to move downtown to do minsitry, and we learned and grew so so much. . . .praying the same for you! Been there, as you know, struggling to understand the “wait”. You said it more beautifully and accurately than I ever could or did. =) But, like you, I have found the peace with the “wait” and I am starting to look back and see the pieces of the picture that God had seen all along for my/our life. Beautiful. Rejoicing in His Will. Love when you share your heart like this, and equally love how God uses it to minister to others. There are so many more things I could say, but instead I’ll just give you a big ol’ hug in a couple of weeks. Life has been busy, but Friday is still your day.:) Love ya! What a beautifully written post! I was thinking about how I knew I heard the Father’s voice when we decided to try for a 3rd child….5 years later our Abby came! It was a time of growing, trusting and patience. SHE WAS WORTH THE WAIT as we needed to wait for our Abby to be born! I hung on to Hab. 2:2-3 and think of it for your wait as will…surely it will come to pass at the appointed time! Blessings and know that you are in my prayers. Praying and believing for your healing sister! Jenny I’m right there with you, Andrea! This post touched/matched me on so many levels and hearing Him in Phil 2 was a perfect comfort. Save this one for your next daughter to read one perfect day! Thank you. Cannot wait for my Texas peeps & I to meet you at C4C. We SO need it – thank you for answering when He called. Oh my gracious. You have done it again! I SO needed this encouragement today. Thank you!!! I have been reading your blog for a while, and thank you so much for the encouragement. God has truly given you an incredible gift. Thank you so much for this post. I have recently gone through a similar situation, and have felt the painful ache of wanting more children for over three years now. Recently, I was certain I heard God say yes, but when things didn’t work out I was confused. The wait is still difficult, but Thank you for reminding me that his timing is infinetly better than ours. I have been reading your blog for a while, and thank you so much for the encouragement. God has truly given you an incredible gift. Thank you so much for this post. I have recently gone through a similar situation, and have felt the painful ache of wanting more children for over three years now. Recently, I was certain I heard God say yes, but when things didn’t work out I was confused. The wait is still difficult, but Thank you for reminding me that his timing is infintly better than ours. Andrea- Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for this post today. It was exactly what I needed to hear this afternoon. Your honesty resonated so true to my heart and soul. My husband and I are at 10 months DTE to Ethipia, and 3 yrs of trying to become pregnant. We understand waiting so well. As we continue to listen to our Shepherd’s voice, we will wait upon His timing for the promises He holds for us. Praying for your family today. After following your blog for over a year, I’m excited to meet you at C4C! Can’t wait for the retreat! Andrea…I really needed this encouragement today. Thank you for your openness. Trust and Obey, for there’s no other way. To be happy in Jesus but to Trust Obey. Thank you for another timely reminder. Beautiful the way God uses His body. Like these words typed by His child that are read with the distinct sound of His voice whispering them. I love you, Andrea. We sing the same song. I thank God for leading me here just when I needed it SO much. I thank you for your obedience in spending the time and energy it takes to write this blog. I know God to be an awesome healer. He cured me of childhood grand mal seizures (baffling the doctors), restored perfect vision to my children, repaired my daughter’s front teeth, restored my face after being scarred by a nasty chemical burn and completely healed me from a debilitating back problem that landed my in the hospital…Just naming a few I can remember now. Be encouraged…We didn’t have to “jump through hoops” to see the healing. We just trusted God & thanked Him for His best for us (and resolved not to complain). I needed to be reminded that I have to reapply that to this area of my life: watching years pass without having more children. I really didn’t think it would take this long, but I know (despite advancing in age) that God promised. Sure, the enemy will always try to plant doubt that God really said it (beginning w/ Eve). Yet, I am determined now to be happy and am greatly inspired by your example. -Again, thank you! |
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I had planned on attending this year but God had other plans with our money, paying down debt and putting anything extra into our own adoption account, so I sure hope I have the chance to attend next year!! Keep up the fantastic work, women are just jumping with anticipation to get there, I keep seeing blog posts and facebook comments. Praying for a fantastic weekend for all who attend.
I just want to tell you how much your waiting revelations have meant to me. We have 6 at our home (one adopted). I feel as if the Lord has spoken to me consistently and loudly about adopting again- a special needs child. But The Lord has not spoken to my hubby yet. I am 43 and I feel the clock ticking loudly. I have been so frustrated /confused that I felt the call and yet I have to wait for an “all clear for take off” from my teammate. Children are waiting and we have room… and I am getting older.
Thank you for your encouragement and transparency.