Uh oh

Our computer is sick. Very sick. It is currently in the Mac hospital and may need a new hard drive.....which means everything might be lost. Everything. Pictures, files, business stuff. So scary. And sad.

In the midst of all those files is my list of shirt orders and addresses. I have a stack of shirts sitting here and have no idea what shirt goes where.

So....if you have ordered a shirt and have NOT received it, please email me and let me know. I want to get you your shirt as soon as possible!!

I have much more to tell you but am currently updating this using my phone.....little bitty screen, tired eyes. No more writing tonight.

Will hopefully be back on soon on a bigger more legible screen soon!!

Love you all. Thanks for following us. Even through these boring posts. :-)

Joy after Sorrow

Three years ago today, my beautiful sister-in-law passed away from a short 5 month battle with cancer. She and my brother had been married for 10 years. Her boys were 3 and 7 at the time. 

She was so loved. By everyone. She was one of my best friends. We spoke every day. She was hilarious. One of the funniest people I have ever known. She was constantly playing pranks and making me laugh like no one else.

(like stealing my camera when I wasn't looking and taking an incredibly unflattering picture of herself just for me to find it later when she wasn't around)

I miss her terribly. Every day. Her death was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through. My life was not the same after October 15, 2007.

But, I see her still in her little boys (who aren't so little anymore) and I know she would be so proud of them. They have these gigantic hearts and beautiful smiles. I adore them.

Through the birth of Sam and this whole adoption process, my heart has been broken to think that she will never know them. Or hold them. Or spoil them like she did the others. I know she would be so supportive of our journey and would have traveled it with us.  

Today is sad. But, God is good. 

He has blessed these sweet boys with a new mom and myself with a new sister.

Cindy and Chris got married a little over a year ago. She is a wonderful wife and mom. She adores those boys and has helped nurture their sweet little hearts to love the Lord.
And she couldn't be more excited and supportive of our adoption!
How blessed we are to have her in our lives!

She has been planning a book sale to help raise funds for our adoption expenses!
So, PLEASE If you are going to be in the Frisco area on October 30th, go out to Old Orchard Park and buy a book or two.....or 10!! And help spread the word!!!

God is good. He brings new promises with each new day.
And He brings joy after sorrow. 

When we finally get to bring this new little one home, I know she will have an incredible aunt here to love on her, and a precious saint in Heaven rejoicing!!

This must be read

You need to read this.

Not just if you have a few minutes.

Not just if you're bored and have nothing to do.

You have to read this.

It is one of those things that everyone needs to hear and see.

Everyone.

And that means YOU.

This is a girl (who is actually a friend of a friend, etc) who recently moved to Haiti with her four children and husband to BE the change.....

Reality is a Weighty Thing

And then, please....share your thoughts with me.
I would love to hear if God spoke to you through this.

I hope God stirs your soul like He did ours many months ago.

There is a hurting world out there.

We can't sit by while it happens.

for my heart

Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west.

Isaiah 43:5

God, write these words on my heart.
Reassure me that the obstacles of this world
 will not deter your greater plan.
You will bring the child whom you have chosen from the east,
As you are gathering us, and those we love, from the west. 
You have already ordained all these days ahead.
All we have to do is trust you.
Please forgive the moments 
when I doubt my heart or my strength or my sanity.
For I know these things are not of you.
Daily remind me that this story originated in your heart,
not mine.
And you will finish the good work that you started.


I can't wait.