I started blogging many years ago…back when Parker man was a baby–and I had a photography business. I started blogging at first–for my clients…to share my work—to share the latest with the business…one that I once loved–and honestly…with my ever growing family…one that I don’t miss. I was working 2-3 days a week–but as our […]
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Category Archives: Day in the LifeI’ve been singing that song in my heart this week. I’m reminded again His ways are not our ways this week in such a beautiful way. The Lord has been ever present showing us a new, surprising, but beautiful path for our family. I will share soon–but there truly is nothing more sweet than saying […] Praying for your family, Andrea! I can’t wait to hear how God is working now!!!! (And, yes, our dailies are super crazy too! Wouldn’t have it any other way though) 🙂 Oooohhh! This is gonna be goooood!! Praying! Love you!!!!  There is a bond that adoption families share that is almost indescribable. The journey takes years for many–and during that time you not only connect with other families also in the process…you learn terms that you’d have to define and spend forever explaining to the rest of the world… USCIS fingerprints, dossier (dah-see-aye), LID, referral, […] So true that adoptive families connect on so many levels! Will your adoption support groups/friends be doing anything special for Adoption month in November? http://nineyearpregnancy.wordpress.com/2012/07/25/doing-something-special/ Blessings, This post is so very true!!! I loved the comment about staying off Rainbow Kids 🙂 amy We had a blast. Thank you again for having us over. The fried chicken was awesome, I’m proud of you!!!  Taking this crew to the pumpkin patch brought lots of smiles on Saturday… Just so you know–my youngest is no longer cooperating for pictures. ALL of my children did this at his age because momma takes way too many pictures. But you have to admit–it’s still pretty cute:) If you don’t have pumpkin farms in […]  I can’t believe it’s just the middle of August. Oh my glory. Just in AUGUST…we have seen T off, celebrated Isaac’s birthday (3 times mind you!)–and THIS weekend we celebrate Parker’s birthday. ON TOP of that craziness–we’ve officially started back to homeschool (crazy with 2 preschoolers running around)! LAST weekend’s party was for Isaac turning […] Cant wait!!! Genius paper bag piñata idea!! Your garage had nothing on ours 🙂 My spiritual gift is keeping a messy house, car, garage… Helps others feel better about theirs!! 😉 Been following along (hooked really) and can’t wait to hear more about sweet Tetyana. 🙂 I am listening to c4c sessions from last year (love them) and stayed up late last night registering for this next retreat in jan. The breakout sessions look just amazing, thank you!! I cannot wait to hear the rest of the story!! Strange enough I had never heard the Christy Nockels song before you posted it with pictures. Alaska always gets things late! Anyway, they started playing it on the radio seriously like the day after I read the blog. Everyday almost since then I hear it playing, and it is a wonderful reminder to pray for sweet Tatyana! God is soooo good. Ugh, I missed registration. 🙁 For some reason I thought yesterday was only for the January conference. I was waiting for March. How do you get on a waiting list, just in case? I am truly excited to hear this story and will certainly have my tissues ready. Thank you for your encouraging part about God always being on time. So much is going on right now and I needed to hear that this morning. I also cannot wait for the retreat!!! Going in January!! Oh how exciting! Your little boy is ADORABLE! My two year old saw me reading this and she kept thinking they were eating cookies…not donuts haha! Have you ever heard the song 4 days late? It’s great! Reminds me of what you have been talking about! I will keep praying for T and your family! God is GOOD ALL THE TIME! I’ll be waiting with tissues in hand! Praying for Bailey! Oh I can’t wait to hear what the story is! Just as I type this I see out of my window a sparrow (I think that’s the kind of bird I’m seeing, anyway, a sparrow comes to mind still) sitting on the top of a post and am reminded how much God cares for each of us. “I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, His eye is on the sparrow and I know He’s watching….”—— “T”. I had to add that last part that usually sings “me” to say “T” instead because she sang so much and became so happy while she was here as indicated in her birthday pictures. Praying for this sweet girl! |
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Oh you just reminded me of how long the wait will be. Hoping to get our homestudy underway soon!!
amy
I love that you blog with no agenda except for praising God and enjoying your time in this space. What better!?
Dear Andrea! Angie Carley is my friend, our girls go to school together, let me tell you that I admire you so much, your blogs minister my soul, what you write makes me realize that I have to be a better mom everyday and that we are nothing without Jesus! I cannot wait to meet you at the retreat in January, I have not adopted (yet!) but my husband and I are praying about it! that is the desire of my heart…I wish with all my heart we can adopt one day..
I look forward to read your blogs everyday…they are helping me to identify what’s important in life…
God bless you and I will be praying for your precious family.
Daniela.
Andrea I wanted to introduce myself. I’ve been reading your blog for over a year now and I enjoy it so much. I love how God centered your family is. Your positive outlook on tough life situations has inspired me many times to check myself. My husband and I are currently in the process of adopting and your blog has helped me keep my spirits up when times may have been a little tough. Please continue what you are doing because it ministers to me (and I’m sure many others) so much.
Alicia
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! SOOO EXCITED FOR YOUR FAMILY :)!!!
I have always enjoyed reading so much more than writing, which is why I love stopping by your blog for encouragement and lessons from God, and why my blog has not had a new post in nearly 2 years. We have 2 boys from China and I am so excited to hear about more boys from China joining forever families!
Thanks for sharing your journey with the rest of us!
Oh Andrea! I love reading your blog! I’m cooped up here in Alaska, and it’s so nice to get some refreshment from other believers around the world. Your words are beautifully written. It’s a great way to “get out” as a sahm. We have received a spoken referral of two boys in the DRC, and hoping to get a hard copy to sign in the next couple days. Can’t wait to travel this long road with you. Blessings
couldn’t agree more with the “why do you blog” words. i get heavy hearted for those who have a different agenda. i truly just want to honor god in my writing, and if he grows my blog, then great—if not, then that is okay too.
and congrats!!!!
oh and P.S. can’t wait to see you at created for care! i’m so excited and counting down the days till the retreat! i need that time so badly!