Adam - a little hero

This sweet boy's name is Adam.

He is the son of our good friends, Greg and Jenny.

Adam came home to his Forever Family in January. He was born with spina bifida. Adam has always been mobile by scooting around.... but never been able to walk. Through therapy, love of a Mom and Dad - plus lots of determination...look at him go!

He is a hero in my eyes. I have never seen anyone with more courage or more determination. He never complains and is always happy, content and very loving. To top it off... he is seriously CUTE. I am complete mush around this little guy.

Just look at that face!

Jenny and I walked the journey of adoption paperwork together. Having gone through the process when she adopted Samantha, she was so very helpful and supportive to me. I had lots of questions! Many days we would meet at the YMCA, hit the treadmill and start talking about our paperchase. We prayed and prayed for our adoptions of Adam and Emily. To see this prayer of Adam answered, humbles me beyond belief.

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,

according to his power that is at work within us...

Ephesians 3:20

I have been amazed by Greg and Jenny's faith. They were called to this adoption of Adam having no idea what all would be involved with his medical issues. It has been and will continue to be a journey of trust. Medical decisions still need to be made for Adam. I ask that you please pray for my dear friends as they continue to seek the best treatments for him.

I am reminded of how magnificent our Heavenly Father is when I look at this sweet face.

In God's most beautifully woven plan...

He placed the most perfect little boy with the perfect family.

Did I mention how cute he is??? You've now seen it for yourself.

http://prayingadamhome.blogspot.com/

Followers?

Hello? Anyone out there?

I ran into a sweet friend at church today. We served together in the Dominican Republic this past February. She said that she had seen my blog, but wanted to follow it and get updates through her blog.

So - I ventured out and added the "Followers" gadget today. All by myself...I might add. I think I even broke a sweat.

If you get a chance, let me know you are there..... :-)

May 16th, 2010

An outward expression of a beautiful - accepting - faithful heart.

Bailey ~ We are so very thankful for the sweet, kind heart God gave you. We are proud of your decision to be baptized and pray that you will always love God ~ with all your HEART, all your SOUL and all your MIND. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5)

We love you!!!!!

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, Plans to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11

Tennis Anyone?

Bailey and Olivia tried something new this spring....TENNIS! They had the best time with Coach Rhonda. Now that they have given it a try and learned the basics...we'll see who gets bitten by the tennis bug! (I'm hoping at least one of them will... since I love it too!)

Before The Morning ~ Josh Wilson

Oh - I love this song! I heard it the other morning on the way to a Mother's Day Tea at the girl's school. Never heard it before, but remembered a few lyrics and was able to google it.

LOVE the song - - not crazy about the video.

Just being honest...again.

Before The Morning – Josh Wilson

Do you wonder why you have to feel the things that hurt you?
If there’s a God who loves you where is He now?
Or maybe there are things you can’t see
And all those things are happening to bring a better ending
Someday, somehow you’ll see, you’ll see

Would you dare, would you dare to believe
That you still have a reason to sing?
‘Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling
It can’t compare to the joy that’s coming

So hold on, you gotta wait for the light
Press on and just fight the good fight
‘Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling
It’s just the dark before the morning

My friend, you know how this all ends
And you know where you’re going
You just don’t know how you’ll get there so say a prayer

And hold on ’cause there’s good for those who love God
But life is not a snapshot, it might take a little time
But you’ll see the bigger picture

Would you dare, would you dare to believe
That you still have a reason to sing?
‘Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling
It can’t compare to the joy that’s coming

So hold on, you gotta wait for the light
Press on and just fight the good fight
‘Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling
It’s just the dark before the morning

Yeah, yeah, before the morning
Yeah, yeah

Once you feel the weight of glory
All your pain will fade to memory
Once you feel the weight of glory
All your pain will fade to memory, memory, memory, yeah

Would you dare, would you dare to believe
That you still got a reason to sing?
‘Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling
It can’t compare to the joy that’s coming

Would you dare, would you dare to believe
That you still got a reason to sing?
‘Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling
It can’t compare to the joy that’s coming

Come on, you gotta wait for the light
Press on and just fight the good fight
‘Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling
It’s just the hurt before the healing
Oh, the pain that you’ve been feeling
It’s just the dark before the morning

Yeah, yeah, before the morning
Yeah, yeah, before the morning

Believing in Miracles

It is written throughout scripture the miracles God has performed.

I believe that our all- knowing, all-powerful God

still performs miracles today.

Do I need a miracle to have faith in God?

No. I have faith in God no matter what.

Do I need a miracle to believe in the sovereignty

of my Heavenly Father?

No. I believe in God and his sovereignty over my life

no matter what.

I trust God with His plan for our family, with His plan for Emily

and with everything concerning our adoption.

But-I am just going to be honest....a miracle sure would be nice

right about now!

A girl can ask, right???

Hebrews 2:4

And God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever he chose.

Psalm 66:5

Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people!

Psalm 106:2

Who can list the glorious miracles of the Lord? Who can ever praise him enough?

Psalm 136:4

Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever.

Galatians 3:5

I ask you again, does God give you the Holy Spirit and work miracles among you because you obey the law? Of course not! It is because you believe the message you heard about Christ.