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At least Frank actually prays. Sam yodles at EVERY meal. So strange…but I guess I should be thankful he is contributing 😉 If you continue to wear the apron a few more months you can celebrate Christmas in July. You look good barefoot and pregnant!

My little guy is on the Reds this year too! We are having so much fun watching him play. He loves the game!

Just wanted to take a moment to wish you a VERY HAPPY Mother’s Day! Motherhood is the most rewarding job on the planet. However, it involves long hours, sleepless nights, sometimes heartache, no promotions and few thank you’s. BUT, my oh my ,being given the gift of watching your children grow and thrive under your care with a love for God is the ultimate reward! Yesterday my 5 yr old put in a bible song CD and began an impromptu show for us. My 7 yr old was in the process of getting dressed and heard the song. He joined his brother in his underwear. They were rocking out to a lively bible song & it was absolutely hilarious. Those are the moments I cherish-the spontaneous joy and laughter. God bless!

I love my children’s sense of humor. The things they say that catch me off guard and bring about laughter are beyond anything I could ever think of and at the same time is just their innocense showing through.

I love the growth I’ve experienced as a mom. The medical challenges of my children have given me the drive to not only care for them, but to use what I’ve learned out of these difficult times to help others. They have grown my heart and taught me so much.

I loved this post so much. Recently I’ve had times of misunderstanding and confusion with where the Lord is taking me, but I didn’t ignore the strong desire to be alone with him. I rode my bike out to a long stretch of closed off road and told him I was all ears for him. I throughally expected to hear rebuking and/or direction, but instead he lavished me with adoration and love. He showed me the wonders of his creations and let me know I’m loved more than even them. How awesome is our God, in times of confusion and understanding. He IS. Happy Mothers Day Andrea. 🙂

Andrea, I’ve been reading for what feels like forever (I think you are friends or a friend of a friend of mutual photog-friends of ours), back when we just started our own adoption journey. And I just have to share, even though you don’t know me 😉 it feels like I know so much of your story that I have to share the recent turn of events over here where just this week we were matched and are now expecting twins due in a matter of weeks. We couldn’t be more happy 🙂 There is always so much to be thankful for. So much to be grateful for. SO much happiness; even when things feel difficult or tough or one-sided, know that good things are in store. I LOVE your Mother’s Day gift. It is beautiful 🙂 Happy Mama’s Day to you!

I started reading your blog because a good friend of mine was adopting from Africa and I started blog reading to find ways to help their family through the process. I love how you have said that maybe we are not all called to adopt, but maybe called to help families that can adopt. I have three daughters from 17yr old to 7 yr old. One of the greatest gifts of being a mom is watching them become exactly who they are meant to be. I love watching them be sisters! I love when my middle and little walk home from school talking to eachother like best friends (they start bickering the second they are in the door, but…) I love how my oldest offers advice because she is an expert on just about everything! LOL I love when the advice she gives is the same advice I gave her years before. You said it perfectly about how wonderful it is to see each little piece of their dreams come true. BTW, my oldest is starting college in the fall. She picked the University she did because they have internships that travel to Africa. I have shared with her Issac’s referral picture and pictures of him now, home, with HIS family, and she knows that it is possible to make a difference. Thank You for helping me teach my girls’ that the world is so much bigger than we are! Happy Mother’s Day!

Oh Andrea, I never get tired of looking to see if your blog has any new posts on it. In fact, I think it’s first in my Google Reader updates for that very reason. 🙂 Thank you thank you thank you for always speaking these true and wise words to my heart. Sometimes I don’t even know what to say but a repeated thank you because your words have touched me and are such a blessing to me. I hope you are having a WONDERFUL Mother’s Day.

As for me, I love being a mom and seeing my kids grow and develop their little personalities and talents for things. They surprise me sometimes w/ what they are seeming to take interests in and it’s fun keeping up and encouraging them through it. And as for a prayer request, as you know, I’m going to Summit this week and my mom heart is aching to do more for children who do not have parents. I’m praying that my heart will be open to hear God speak to me this week and that He will give me some clarity in how He can use me and our family for His Kingdom purposes.

Hi Andrea. I have been reading your blog for quite awhile now though I’ve never commented. You are always such an encouragement to me as you share what the Lord is teaching you and how He is leading your family. I’m thrilled about your news for the new little one coming! Sparrows hold a special place in my heart, too. I have three boys. Our youngest son was born with a rare liver disease and had to have a liver transplant at 6 months old. For the first several years, he was in the hospital more than out of it. During this challenging time, a dear friend of mine gave me two beautiful sparrows with a card and the verses from Matt. 6:25-34. Such a comfort to my heart. My boys are now 4, 5, and 6 and it is a JOY to see them ALL running, playing, and enjoying life together.

HAHAHAHA!! Peace Out!

OK. That was amazing.