Winter Break

Samuel and I have been down at SeaBrook Island this weekend for my winter break. The weather has been beautiful down here. We went to the beach the last two days and he has enjoyed digging in the sand. I will try to post some pics when I get home. At first, he fell right into the ocean trying to follow me to get water for the hole we had dug. Quick wardrobe change. The next day we were able to see the horses on the way to get coffee with a friend. It has been a big weekend to say the least.

I am constantly reminded of how I would sit at this computer and update my blog while at SeaBrook. I would find this place as a constant peaceful get-away during the adoption process. I would sit and journal on the deck about having to wait and be reminded of God's goodness in my life. Now I sit at the computer watching my son run around the house chasing my dog, rearranging the pillows on the yellow couch and screaming with the Elmo book. Life is finally as it should be. :0)

I knew things would be different, but I wasn't quite aware of just how different it really would be. I view life now through the eyes of a 22 month old (in two days). Everything is much more exciting. Looking at lights is a huge deal when we enter a new place. Yesterday he saw deer while we were eating dinner on the deck. His eyes were so wide opened and he was completely still. Where are those deer now?

So life has a new spark to it now. I think as we get older we take for granted all that is around us. There is alot of beauty surrounding us and we often don't appreciate it. Well, at least I don't. I pray that God continues to open my heart to the little things in life that can bring child-like pleasure.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

First visit

Well Samuel and I have arrived back from our first visit with Desta and Faith Thompson. We met up halfway in Anderson, SC for the weekend. It was great having the kids back together for the short amount of time that they spent together. We were able to take them to a park and play and then feed some ducks.

I can't believe how much they love each other. It had been a little over a month since they had seen one another. They were still happy to see each other. It was a great weekend.

I am not sure, but Yoseph is now being called Samuel. He has learned sign language at my baby sitter's place. He knows how to say please, more, all done and thank you with signs. He is such a smart boy. He is also pretty active. Looking forward to seeing what God is going to do with his life.

I booked a ticket to fly home to see my family on March 12-19 next month. Really looking forward to my family seeing him and getting to know his sweet little personality.

Tomorrow marks a big day in society that shows one just how much we love them. For me it also holds a serious marking in my life. Eight years ago on the 14th I learned that I was cancer-free. This was the best Valentine's Day yet in 2003. I am forever grateful to God for healing my body and allowing me this opportunity to raise a young man.

Many things to be grateful for. Love what you do and do what you love! God is perfect!