The Raining Season

A girl I went to high school with is the founder of The Raining Season. She and her husband adopted a beautiful girl from Sierra Leon, Africa. I have enjoyed watching their story unfold...what can we do to help save just 1 orphan???

Be sure to pause the music in the righthand sidebar!!! You don't want to miss this!!!

YEAR END Accomplishments! from The Raining Season on Vimeo.

God is Good

Greg and Laura have their gorgeous little Anna with them. Their first night was rough, but they have another night under their belt and it was a good night. As I was reading Laura's most recent post, Anna was still asleep. The Lord heard all of our prayers and He answered them.

I ask that you continue to pray for Greg, Laura and Anna. They finally have their forever family together!!! I can't think of anyone more deserving than them!!!!

6 hours!!!

A quick update...Greg and Laura should be sleeping at this moment...I wonder if they really are asleep or if they are too excited to sleep!!!??? 6 hours from now they will meet their guide and head to the civil affairs building...and then meet Anna!!! Say a prayer for Greg, Laura and Anna as they embark on this wonderful journey!!

Made It

I just checked in on my great friends Greg and Laura. They have made it to Beijing and enjoyed their first dinner in China. Needless to say they are exhausted!! Please continue to pray that they will have safe travels on their in-country flights and that they are able to get well rested before they meet their beautiful Anna!!

A link to their website is located in the sidebar if you would like to follow them on their journey.

A picture of Greg & Laura for those of you who do not know them.

Prayers for my dear friends

My dear friends Greg and Laura are leaving for China tomorrow to bring their gorgeous daughter Anna home!!! They are schedule to leave tomorrow morning to begin their long journey to China. The weather here is supposed to be getting nasty this evening. Please pray that their journey will be smooth and they will not run into any delays. We know God will be with them and will be making a path for them.

Greg & Laura---I love you both dearly and I can hardly wait to see your forever family come together!!!!! Anna is so blessed to have you as her parents!!!

Adoption Awareness

November is Adoption Awareness Month. If you would like more information on National Adoption Day 2009, click the link below.

http://www.nationaladoptionday.org/2009/index.asp

Adoption Sunday is Coming

Adoption Sunday is coming this Sunday to our church!!! Many churches across the country will also be celebrating this beautiful event!!!

Did you know that November is Adoption Awareness Month??? Think about someone who has had their life touched by adoption.

Stay tuned for more information regarding National Adoption Day.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our adoption journey. We love you all!!!!

So Exciting!!!!

I am so happy to be able to announce the exciting new our friends Greg and Laura have!!! They have been matched with a beautiful baby girl in China!!! Anna will be able to join her forever family in January or February. Check out their blog to follow their journey...it is in the sidebar.

Congratulations Greg and Laura!!! We are so excited for you!!!! We love you!!!!

Finally

I am finally making a post!!! I think it has been about a month since my last post. I guess that must mean that there isn't anything exciting to report...until now!!!

We have been working with Garrett to use the big boy potty!!! Actually, my folks have really been working the hardest with him. I got a call from my mom that Garrett used the potty for #1 and #2!!!! YEA!!!! He has been peeing in the potty quite a bit and he has started going poop in the potty!! Joel and I got to witness it ourselves on Tuesday night, and then again last night!! This is soooo exciting!!! I guess my goal of having Garrett potty trained by Christmas could really become a reality!! I don't know what I will do when I don't have diapers to change anymore. In a way, I think I will be sad. It will mean that my little munchkins are growing up!!!

I am home with the kids today. I am enjoying listening to their laughter, talking, and the sounds of fun!!

I will keep you posted on the potty progress!!!

FIREPROOF

If you haven't seen this movie you are totally missing out!!! There is a message for everyone in this movie. Enjoy this song and the scenes from the movie.

More scenes to follow!!!