To Our Moms, With Love

If you have a mom, there is nowhere you are likely to go 

where a prayer has not already been. 

Robert Brault

More than ever, have these words held true.

Today, I celebrate our mothers.  Who when we shared our plans to adopt, began praying for Sarah.  For her health, her safety, and for the moment she joins our family.  

My mother-in-law has taken over mothering Addy and Austin while we are gone, their taxi driver, and keeping their schedules going.  She's planning a party for Austin, to celebrate the day he was born this week.  Making school treats and taking Addy shopping for her brother. 

 My mom, who has come into the city to take them for weekends in our hometown.  To have an Easter Egg Hunt with their cousins.  She, too, has planned adventures and games to keep them busy.

 And both are shopping for Sarah, the grand-daughter they've only seen through photos.  The little fairy, fluttering around the grounds, whom God placed in our hearts eight months ago.  

And this mama's heart will be filled with joy the day Sarah meets her grandmothers, who prayed for her from the day they knew. 

Yes, all my babies are surrounded by much love and prayer.
We love you.  Happy Mother's Day

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 "Where there is great love, there are always miracles." ~Willa Cather.

Thanks, Donna

Deeply humbled are we from the outpouring of love, prayers, and messages we have received from around the globe and continue to receive encouragement daily.
I don't believe in coincidences, nor do I believe events happen by chance. 

God is in control and has a perfect plan for us. Our families and friends back home have reaffirmed this.  His hand has masterfully woven the events of the last eight months to bring us where we are at this moment in time.  
And He is here now.

This song was on my computer today, and not by chance, once again confirming that

God is in control. 

The Last Day 2010

Seven years ago, Andy and I made the decision to live in a different district than I teach.  It can be tricky meshing the two school calendars together, but we've made it work.  For us, it's been a good decision.  Our children go to the school latchkey program before and after school, but my district finished earlier and I was able to drive them to school on the last day.  What a treat!

It was a relaxing morning!  We slept in later than normal, had a leisurely breakfast, and packed up.  Addyson and Austin were having a Last Day Luau, hence the grass skirt and lei.  Austin was fine with his shorts and shirt.  They packed their backpacks with their lunch and cards for their teachers.  Both children have been blessed with special teachers this year and I wanted to share my appreciation.

We were going to walk, but then I remember everything that comes home on the last day, so I opted to drive them.  The buses were lining up as we were waiting.  As they got ready to walk, I grabbed my phone for a quick shot. (I'm not always good at remembering cameras!!)  As we walked the sidewalk together, it was time for them to walk in.  They stopped hugged and kissed me good-bye.

As a family, we've been talking about making a difference daily in someone's life.  As they turned one last time, they yelled, "Bye, mom.  We'll make a difference!" Today, I was "just" a mom walking their kids to school and cherished every moment!!