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mommy and daddy by adoption: A Heavy Heart
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012. This is one of those surprises I wasn't prepared for. I don't want him to suffer for mistakes I have made and will continue to make in raising him. I am constantly asking God not to let me mess this up because I know I'm quite capable of it. I think part of the reason this has bothered me so much lately is that I see and hear so many worldly things being brought into the Church. Shouldn't it be the other way around? So, after that little tangent, I'm very concerned about the worl...
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mommy and daddy by adoption: March 2011
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Thursday, March 10, 2011. God's gift has put my best dream to shame. God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning. I saw this quote the other day and thought how appropriate it was for my life. The gift of Garon is greater than I could have ever imagined and I am forever humbled by his perfect plan for our lives. I usually consider my letters to Garon very personal but I thought I'd share this one with you.but first a few pictures of our sweet boy. March 10, 2011. I’m a...
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mommy and daddy by adoption: April 2011
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011. My Overwhelming Joy at Her Expense. Wow…Garon is 4 months old now and we are getting ready to embark on a new adventure with him…solids foods and a high chair! If my parents hadn’t helped out some I have no idea if we would have survived! A couple of weeks ago, I purchased Inconceivable. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. March 2010 - Began Homestudy process. August 2...
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mommy and daddy by adoption: Adoption Story - Part 1
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Sunday, September 26, 2010. Adoption Story - Part 1. Sohow did we get here? For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister and child of God. We adopted our sweet baby boy in December 2010. God has done immeasurably more than we ever imagined! View my complete profile. March 2010 - Began Homestudy process. Heart to Heart Adop...
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mommy and daddy by adoption: Adoption Story - Part Two
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Friday, January 7, 2011. Adoption Story - Part Two. Wowso much has happened since I posted Part 1 of our adoption story. We discussed and prayed about some controversial issues, God has spoken to us loud and clear, we had a few bumps in the road, and we traveled 1,500 miles across the country to get our tiny baby boy. So, here is Part 2. God worked that out for us too.He knew we didn't need to wait until October! Brandon and Kari 1. March 11, 2011 at 10:25 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). I am a w...
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mommy and daddy by adoption: Love Story - Part 2
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Friday, July 13, 2012. Love Story - Part 2. Love’s Resolve - Ruth 1. A little history - Naomi, along with her husband, Elimelech, and two sons left Bethlehem because of a severe famine. They settled in Moab where her two sons married Moabite women – Orpah and Ruth. Naomi’s husband and two sons died while they were in Moab. Once Naomi heard that the famine was over she wanted to return to Bethlehem and Ruth joined her. Why is this so significant? Love’s Response - Ruth 2. Love’s Request - Ruth 3. Naomi in...
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mommy and daddy by adoption: July 2012
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Friday, July 13, 2012. Love Story - Part 2. Love’s Resolve - Ruth 1. A little history - Naomi, along with her husband, Elimelech, and two sons left Bethlehem because of a severe famine. They settled in Moab where her two sons married Moabite women – Orpah and Ruth. Naomi’s husband and two sons died while they were in Moab. Once Naomi heard that the famine was over she wanted to return to Bethlehem and Ruth joined her. Why is this so significant? Love’s Response - Ruth 2. Love’s Request - Ruth 3. Naomi in...
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mommy and daddy by adoption: October 2010
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Sunday, October 24, 2010. Raising another woman's child. Created. When, I consider how big our God is, I have no qualms about opening my heart and my home to her and her baby. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. - Hebrews 11:1. Saturday, October 2, 2010. Auburn vs. Clemson. We went to Auburn a couple of weeks ago to watch them play Clemson. We had the best time! The game was awesome and it was great to see Auburn come back and beat Clemson in the 2nd half! Octob...
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mommy and daddy by adoption: Forever Ours
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Sunday, June 26, 2011. We went back to the chancellor's chambers, were sworn in and he signed the order stating that we are his forever parents and legally changing his name to the name we have given him. His signing the order seemed so simple compared to all we've been through over the past 15 months. Baby boy, you are more loved than you can know! For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" Jeremiah 29:11.
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mommy and daddy by adoption: The Fragrance of Worship
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Friday, June 3, 2011. The Fragrance of Worship. Those who know me well, know that I’m an avid reader. I love a great story whether fiction or non-fiction, religious or secular. I recently read I Will Carry You. Disclaimer: I can’t tell the story as well as she did! First of all, I encourage you to go back and read the story of Lazarus in the Bible which can be found in John 11 and 12. Ok…now that you’re back! Let’s dig in! And by not doing so we miss out on seeing “the glory of God.” But ...Do others see...
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