Everyday Can't Be a Bowl of Berries

The Lord has given me several tools to hold onto this week. One in particular is the reminder of His constant presence in my life as a believer...but more specifically as a Mommy.

Many days I 've felt depleted as a teacher for Emmi. I've felt at times I had no teaching skills left within me and I am reminded of Zephaniah  3, "fear not O Zion, let not your hands grow weak, the Lord your God is there in the midst. A mighty one who will save, He will rejoice over you with singing, etc" 

Everything within me wants Emmi to learn first of all of Christ love for her and we want her to see His presence in our lives. Then I have a deep desire and prayer that she learn to TRUST.

I want her heart to trust me (some days she's still holds me at an arms length away).

The first two years of life are so very critical....as an infant she should have been cradled close, kept safe and spoken to with kindness. So she could have learned to trust, come close and respond. We know she lacked those criticals.

Now....I believe it's because the Lord our God is in the midst that she is learning and growing. We have a ways to go....but I see God opening her heart to us, I see God allowing her to learn and it's as if He is Singing Over her and Speaking healing on her life.

Everyday can't be a bowl of berries....but the times are getting much sweeter than before.

This mommy is thankful for an Ever Present Savior that has ways of making our hearts Sing in response to Him.

A Happy Mother's Day It Was

What makes me smile is waking up to two beautiful hearted girls! I'm so thankful for God allowing me the great privilege of mothering HVN & E....it's one of the best roles a woman can have.
Today, my sincere love and gratitude goes out to our birth moms who chose life for these two precious girls. Without their obedience to give life.....I'm speechless as I would not know the love I have right now for specifically HVN & E. I hope our birth moms can sense my love, hugs, gratefulness and the joy I have in this blessing of being called "Mommy."
To me...everyday is a great Mother's Day just having my girls. My prayer is that one day they become loving moms who choose the paths that God desires of them.
Thank you Birth Moms, you have been honored today through prayer and the giving of Bibles in your honor so others may know the Savior. Love to you both!

"They Think We're Just Fish'n!

Daddy's day off and "they think we're just fish'n!" Today, I was reminded of how polar opposite HVN & E really are.....one was all about the worms and the other pulled her feet up with a scream when the worms came out. One wears a skirt and the other pants. One loves to be dirty and the other keeps a wipe on hand to wash her hands. One wouldn't dare eat off the floor and one doesn't care if she eats off the floor let alone off the bottom of a dirty boat! But, I'm so thankful that their uniquness is evident and most of all they're secure in what they each like. AND they still love one another and love to be with one another.

Family Time...O How I Love Thee!!!

Our recent family trip to CO was beautiful! It's one of our favorite places in the States. The girls were "perfect" on the plane...as said by other passengers. They loved the snow each morning, pools, parks, and time with Aunt Bibby, Uncle Steve & Hannah! Rick and I were able to attend a conference to get Refueled for ministry in this beautiful place.
We're thankful that the girls are learning to love one another and getting along well...however they're NOT PERFECT. They have days where they completely act like sisters and fuss fuss fuss! But God is giving us grace in parenting as we learn to do this with two. We have two equally beautiful and special little princesses...our hands and our hearts are FULL!!

Happy Resurrection Day

We serve a Risen Savior, He's in the world today. I know that He is with me whatever men may say.
He Lives!!!!!

DC for Uncle Bryan's Birthday

The sun didn't shine on us this day as it was suppose to....but I always love DC. I love the history, the sites to see, I love the partially bloomed flowers, I love the monuments and all the walking.
It's just a fun place to be...if you know where you are going.
More than DC....I love my family. Being with them and my brother's family made me forget about the clouds!

Sweet Sounds

After being with us for 2 months...Emmi said her first full sentence today on her own..."Help me please Mommy!"
I was so excited!!!
While at home, I say sentences to her and she repeats them. However, this one was out of the blue and on her own.
She tries so hard to repeat everything HVN says but I normally can only get the most important word....such as if HVN says, "May I have a cookie please?" Emmi says "Cookie Peas."
We are on our way to good communication and for that we are Grateful!