Hold up your fingers and say this one by one with me – hold out your shield of faith!
1. God is who He says He is.
2. God can do what He says He can do.
3. I am who God says I am.
4. I can do all things through Christ.
5. God’s Word is living and active in me.
(From Beth Moore’s Bible study, “Believing God”)
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Just noticed that I had a broken link a few days back to Valenz, our “Christmas boy.” Here’s the fixed link!
Jordan news: We hope to get news of a judge assignment this week. We also hope that the judge tells us when our court date will be. Praying for a court date in October! Jordan is 2 1/2. I want him to have his first Christmas here… this year. Praying he’s home in November. The Lord knows, our Father cares; He will do what is best. We are hopeful that Brian’s Mom will be making the trip with Brian to pick up Jordan. That would make the trip SO much easier, but still allow me to stay home with the girls and remain un-jet-lagged. (nice word, huh?) Hope I have a big court date announcement here soon! (travel is 2-5 weeks after court. Probably 3-4)
Maggie awaited her birthday party with anticipation – standing on top of the toy kitchen behind the curtains. (Ok, so this is the back of the house and she sat down before we got a picture, but that’s close enough, right?)
Can’t believe it’s been two wonderful years since this little girl wound us around her little finger for the first time! She displayed her newest camera “cheese” face the other day:
Here, I told Anna to be silly, because both of them were too tired and grumpy to smile any more.
Bedtime before the big day. This scene made my heart so glad!
We cleaned up the house… made a few snacks… baked a pie… and Papa made balloon hats too! They were so absurd and wonderful! lol
Almost everybody could come! (We missed you, Great Grandma Joan! Hope you are better soon!) Hudson even took some of his first confident steps while here! Thanks for coming, everybody! We love you so much! We love being around you too!
Maggie blew out her two candles like a pro. I love how her big sister is trying so hard to not help her blow them out…
I remember loving my Grandma especially for the gum or life savers in her purse. These kids love Grammy for her ipad games! hehehe
Jackson and Maggie playing in the bunk bed. “Maggie… don’t encourage Jackson to climb things like you!”
Life with Maggie… it’s full and wonderful, completely adorable… and a little crazy:
Videos:
A new dancing dress:
Reading books with Papa1:
Reading books with Papa2:
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Our facilitator said that a colleague at the MOJ said that our dossier would be sent to court yesterday afternoon. I pray that it was sent! If it was sent, we should hear who our judge is within a week… and hopefully hear when our court date is scheduled. Will it be in October? November? Will the judge be a “fast” judge or one that often requests more paperwork? Soon! Soon, I will know more!
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1. No news.
2. No news!
3. Announcing our “Christmas Child” – the child we will be selling Christmas tree ornaments for, starting November 1st: Valenz! Details on this young man soon.
4. Also hoping to raise some money to donate to Jordan’s orphanage. The last donation we brought from you all was used to purchase medicines. I’ve got the receipt right here. 🙂
5. Despite delays, I am feeling hopeful. December isn’t too far away. And I believe he will be home before 2012. Let it be so, Lord!
6. Making more soup. Eating lots of soup. Brian got me a new, bigger pot. Yippee!!!! Should make some fresh bread now.
7. First Bible study of the year this morning. Going to stop at Cash and Carry to look for cheaper olive oil. Going to a soap making class next month. Some lovely soap will be on sale soon!
8. Waiting for news.
9. Waiting for news.
10. Doing laundry while I’m waiting for news…
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It’s been 101 days since I held you, Jordan. 101 days we cannot get back. But, sweet boy, let’s trust God together that the delays are not without purpose. I love you son.
I’m trusting you, Lord, to bring him home. One more day. Then one more day. I will have Your peace.
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