We're Here and Nats

We made it to our vacation destination. Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan is our fav spot and this year we are so excited to have Jill with us. She did so well on the five plus hour drive that I don't even believe it myself and I was in the car. She only cried for an hour and it was not a "China" cry. It was an "I'm a two year old and want to get out of this seat" cry. Oh those are so good, normal, and good! She even ate on the road away from the comfort of home. God is so good. I was watching her exploring and thought about all the changes she has experienced and how remarkable it is that she is any semblance of a whole being. God is so good. She is sleeping soundly-taking a very late nap, but she went to sleep easily in this new place on a strange bed. She even went into the nursery area and explored toys with me. Who would have thought?

I love it here. God is just so close here. There are nats swarming outside my window right at this very moment and even the nats make me think of God's miraculous creation when I am here. I will miss hearing the speakers this year as I am concentrating on being Jill's mommy this week and am not ready to leave her in nursery care. But what a blessed place to continue to bond with my girl!! Daddy and Darling Kiddo just left decked out in camo for the first theme night dinner along with our traveling crew. Another very special thing about this week is spending it with these other families who we love so very much!! Of course, I have already taken a million pics, but Em has my camera at dinner. Will upload tomorrow.

Please Pray

Tomorrow is our Sale.

7:30-3:00 @ Camp of Champions Building

3009 Broadway Pekin, IL

Serving Lunch Gondolas, chips, dessert for $5.00

We have soooo much to sell! Lots of everything 40+ tables. Please come out and check it out!

It has been so busy and let me tell you my body is physically exhausted. We have been going, going, going...

All this business is making my quiet time to sit, pray, and read the Bible even more cherished because it is the only time I get to sit down. I had some sweet time alone at Camp yesterday morning with my Bible and the Lord. I prayed specifically for so many things, gave praise for so many people, and asked God to stay present in that place-to change lives, meet our needs.... You name it-I prayed it. Love that I can do that. Love that God invites us to do that.

Could I ask you to stop and pray?

Pray for our Jill. Pray that she is being cared for until we get to her. Pray that her heart is being readied to join our family. Pray that she will grow to accept Christ as her Savior.

Pray for Darling Kiddo. Pray that she will be a loving big sister. Pray that she will feel our love and just how special she is as her world is turned upside down in the next few weeks.

Pray for DH and myself. Pray that will be the parents God intends for us to be. Pray for renewed strength as working this week on our feet has us exhausted. Pray that we continue to grow in God's word and that we would pass that along to our children.

Pray for those who attend the sale. Pray that God might open their eyes and hearts to the orphan and that they might respond by getting involved to serve the least of these.

Praise Him for the way He is providing for the our family and how He is bringing Jill home!

We are blessed by you! Thank you dear ones for your prayers.

So Many to Love

Thinking so much lately about how God has blessed me in this life with so many people who I love so very much! We have been doing life with this family since darling kiddo was born and they have been such a tremendous blessing to us that it is difficult to put into words what they mean to us. They were such a big part of raising darling kiddo up. Anyway, we don't always get to see each other much these days and it was so amazing to have these two young ladies in my house last night-playing games, eating food, and just spending time together. I had to snap a photo to share with you.

My-how they have grown into fine young women of God. My-how I miss being able to be a part of their lives more often. Still so very blessed by our time together last night.

Just for fun..here are these same three girls ten years ago at my house.

Gotta love looking back and you gotta love those blue and pink curtains in the background. (They really were fashionable then.) Hope you know the joy of so many to love. God is so good to allow us the blessing of relationships here on Earth. Praise Him!!

PS Thanks for praying..Letter arrived on Monday and is on its way to Guanghzou. I am one happy momma!! One step closer to getting our girl home.