Mad Monday

Hey Bloggy Bloggersons!
Hope you had a wonderfully weary weekend like we did.
Like every other weekend, it has flown by way to quickly. The past week, our home was filled with 3 more kids !!!
I took our friends' kids while they went to a retreat. My kids were on cloud nine that their lil buds were spending the night 4 nights in a row! I think they had fun. Having 5 kids really wasn't as crazy as I thought it was going to be.
Here are some pics from the last day they were at the house...


Now its another Manic Monday Madness, only to find me caring for 2 very sick kids.
Here's to hopefully a healthier Tuesday!

Isn't she lovely...

Isn't she lovely
Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she

But isn't she lovely made from love
...Stevie Wonder

My beautiful girl is turning 8. I can't believe the years has gone by so quickly...
Love you boo boo, you make momma proud!

All Things New

What a week I have had. We had our first day of homeschooling, only to get a phone call letting me know that my adoptive father was heading to the ER. He had surgery on Thurs. to repair a heart condition. All is well, but life as he knew it, no longer exists. Amazing how our life changes in a matter of moments. I guess that's what everyone means by treasuring each day.
But, my week ended celebrating a new life.
My friends, Bryan and Lee Ann welcomed their baby bo...ahem, I mean baby girl(inside joke) .

It's just what the doctor ordered! My spirits were so down, and I was tired with everything we were going through. I guess as the oldest, I take it upon myself to make sure everybody is well taken care of. By Friday, I was preparing for a meltdown.
I was anxiously checking Facebook every 20 minutes to see if the baby announcement was posted. Then the phone rang and it was Bryan. My heart was leaping as the proud father announced her name. Yes, this is what I needed to hear. There are so many people near and far that are hurting. The sign of new life is like the first blooms of spring. Hope is still alive. All things new again. I needed the reminder.
Do you?

I have a signature!

Nothing special, but it adds a little love to my blog.

Plus, I had nothing else to do while I was sitting in the waiting room for 8 hours.

11

ELEVEN YEARS and still going strong...Yeah Baby

Signs

Its coming.

Something Wonderful

Hi Mom,
Well, it's another day at the house. I thought I would just write you a little note letting you know how we're doing. Your grandgirls are getting so big. Cambria always ask about you. She can't wait to meet you one day. She has a lot of your qualities. When we have our mommy and Cambria dates, I'm always reminded of the fun trips we used to take. Do you remember that bike ride we took in the rain? We looked like possessed drowned rats, with mascara running down our faces. We got laughing so hard, we could hardly stay on the bikes!
Mom, you would just adore Casi. She has spunk and a little attitude that only a mother would love. Casi doesn't understand why we can't see you. She thinks grandmas should be around forever. Me too.
Rob is doing well. I wish you could see how talented he is. His most greatest talent is the man is striving to be. He is a man after God's own heart, just as you told me you were praying for your daughter's. He is an amazing husband. I can't believe how blessed I am to have him. Being a father is also one of his greatest gifts. Mom, you should see him with the girls. It's a love every father and daughter should have.

Well, we are heading out to run some errands. I just wanted to tell you momma how much I desperately miss and love you. My heart aches when I can't talk to you. I know it's been 18 years today, but it still hurts. But you gave me something wonderful, mom. You gave me the best part of you. The part of you that gives me the ability to stand strong and even through the hurt, to find my strength. My strength is inspired by you. As you stared death in the eye, you still proclaimed that you found victory in Jesus. You reminded me that with my faith, we are no longer victims, but VICTORS.

You also gave me 2 people that will always have one thing in common...we have a part of you with us always. They are without a doubt the greatest gift you ever gave me. You once reminded me, that they would the closest friends I would ever have. You were right. I don't know what I would do without Shelly and Marci.

I love you mom. I celebrate your life. I rejoice in your new home. Give my sweet babies a hug for me.

Ill see you some day on the other side.
mis