Travel time with mom

The time has come to say good-bye to Charlotte and hello to Rolla. I met up with Larry and mom in Lebanon, TN on the 20th and we stayed over the night. The next day mom loaded up with me and we headed to Charlotte. It has been a great week with her. We did alot of eating out and watching movies. She had her toes and hair done and managed to do a little shopping in the midst of it all.

Today we met up with my teaching team and had lunch at Jo Grey's house. It was so good to catch back up with everyone. I love my job and the people I work with!

We took these pictures in Cracker Barrel in TN. As you can see, we were having a good time. :) Mom was cracking us up with her picture taking skills.

Cannon's first birthday

I am really behind schedule on posting lately. The crazy thing is that I am not working and have alot of down time and I am still not posting. I think this is a case of laziness.

Cannon celebrated his first birthday on June 20th. Deedee had invited friends and family and Sir Purr. It was all a good idea until Sir Purr rolled up on his bike. The pictures speak for his reaction.

We all enjoyed burgers, dogs and cake. Deedee's dad did a fine job of grilling and the fellowship was great. It was good to see Kerri and Joshua back from their honeymoon and catching up with them. Thanks for a fun evening everyone!

"On His hand"

This is your first glimpse of Samuel. This photo reminds me of the scripture of how our names are written on God's hands and how He knows us before we were made. God knows Samuel and his inner most parts. I know Samuel will be a great man of God. I am so thankful to the Spears family for taking many photos of this little boy.

He is dressed in a pink shirt that says "Shhh...the princess is sleeping" . All of it is very funny. His first photo will be one dressed as a little girl. One day he will look back on this and laugh. :) One of my friends said "It is great that he is in touch with his feminine side already". I have some great friends and I am so blessed to have their support.

What a week!

This has been a week to remember! I have yet been able to sit down and journal the whole event. It has been life changing. God is constantly molding me into the person that He wants me to be and I have been reminded of this plan this week. He is the potter and I am the clay. Mold me and make me into the daughter,sister, friend, and mother that you want me to be. Thank God for the reminder that He is in control and I am NOT. I will need to come back to this post many times in the next few months.

I am not sure what the time frame is next. I am waiting to hear about the court date. I know many people have not passed court the first time for different random reasons. Please pray for all families that are in this waiting process. I did hear that the abandonment cases were going to be back on at the end of June. There is also the rainy season to contend with, which is different each year and not made known until a week or so before courts will close. There are alot of factors in the time line.

I received word from the Spears family that they saw Yoseph while they were getting their girls. They have taken photos for me, but I do not know where they are. So I wait in anticipation to see more photos of him. This part is so exciting. All of my family and friends are eager to get a better look at him. He looks like he is full of vigor in his referral picture. I think I am in for a wild ride.

I just returned from Hilton Head SC for my friend, Kerri Lich's, wedding. Deedee, her mom, Cannon and I hung out for the weekend. It was a beautiful ceremony. Kerri was so pretty! We stayed at the Belfair country club in Bluffton, SC in a cottage and the entrance was breathtaking. I feel like I have seen this picture in a movie before. Thank you Kerri for such a great weekend.

The Roller coaster is going up the hill...

Yes...I have been on a roller coaster ride of emotions today. What in the world is God trying to say to me? The girl referral was retracted today because it was acutally for another family. Thanks for letting me know that before I got connected. I told everyone at school. So ridiculous, so I had to tell everyone that it wasn't happening in the afternoon when I received the email.

I had life group tonight and determined in my heart that I was not going to set perameters on this adoption. Whatever God wants to give me I will accept and not try to prove that it is from Him. He knows just what I can handle. This was my prayer.

Life group is over and I turn on my phone and there is another email with another referral. There is a brief description of why this mistake happened and then some information on a cute little guy named Yoseph. He was born on April 22, 2009. Am I getting all worked up? No! I am taking this one slow. I am talking with Lisa Prather before I do anything else.

I can not loose another night of sleep. I was so worn out today, I came home and slept for an hour before bible study. He is in control. He is in control.