Abigail's Trees

Most people, if they get to know me, will find out pretty soon that I am passionate and come from a family that is passionate about adoption. Being adopted myself, and experiencing the joy of being adopted into the body of Christ, has given us the desire to adopt one day ourselves.

Well, my sister is in the process right now, and is adopting through Ethiopia. They are on a waiting list and need to raise the last bit of funds necessary.

You can help this holiday season! If you're getting a Christmas tree, get a great tree from them, and support bringing home our future niece and cousin, Abigail!

Visit their blog and get all the details.

My Bah-boo

This past weekend we took my grandmother out to lunch at Red Robin, and the kids got to pick out a balloon after our meal.

Norah was proud of her red one, and Haddon chose a green one. We walked out to the car and just as we were nearing it, away flew Haddon's wonderful green balloon into the grey sky!

"My bah-boo!" he exclaimed. He wasn't upset, just surprised. We started the process of buckling in the children, and suddenly Casey appeared with another green balloon.

He explained that a little girl entering the restaurant saw Haddon lose his balloon, went in and picked out a new green one for him. Her mother looked proud.

I would have been too. It was very sweet, and it was a sweet blessing to our family- especially Haddon.

Too bad there wasn't another philanthropic little girl around later that day when a gust of wind took away Norah's balloon out of the car...

Candyland

Norah surprises me sometimes with revealing her vocabulary. While we were playing Candyland, I drew the ice cream cone. It was at the beginning of the game, and anyone who it familiar with Candyland knows that the ice cream cone is the best "treat" card to draw because it moves you the furthest. Well, when I did, Norah exclaimed, "Wow! That's incredible!"

November 2nd

Today marks a bit of a milestone for our family. We have officially been Oregon residents for one year. It was a year ago that we were all packed up in a mostly empty house, took the kids to Mesa Mall and then to the airport to pick up their grandparents. Yesterday marked a long day of travel, and today was our arrival day- to begin a new chapter.

When we think about where we were a year ago, it's amazing to see God's provision and strength that he has given us. We are blessed by the healing he has provided as well.

We are also keenly aware of the plans that we have had, but how those plans have not been the Lord's. God's plan is always perfect, always better, and always for the best for those who are His.

So, although today is a day just like any other in many ways, in other ways, it is a day that we can praise the Lord for his perfect goodness this last year, through every tear, frustration, heartache, and joy.