Just wanted to let everyone know that there is a
fundraiser for Jessica Rose tomorrow night!
fundraiser for Jessica Rose tomorrow night!
to see the flier!
Hope you can make it!
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I have tons of pictures to post and was hoping to have time - but Allie just woke up from her afternoon nap so I'll have to post them later on in the week.
Hope you have a wonderful week!
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Know that I'm still here praying!
Isaiah 43:1-2 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Guilty, I am so guilty. I snoop on your site every single day and I never confess, never write to give some love back to you or just to let you know I'm praying. Constantly. And FROGging- what a powerful lesson for me. (I love all of the frog graphics on both of your sites!)
Like so many others who read your blogs, I feel like you and I are just good old friends. You have that way about you, that instant "there's just nothing to not like about this person" kind of quality (makes me even more guilty, as I do feel that I have this connection with you, a beautiful thing- and I sure haven't given my share to our friendship!) I will try to be better about signing on. I have no excuse, while you could use just about any excuse in the book! I love every update, every picture, every scripture, devotional, memory, highlights of your day-to-day mom and wife stuff...you really are such an encouragement to me. You have lifted me up- too many times to count. I say this with so much appreciation, just so glad that you are so dedicated to sharing Jacob and the rest of your family (and the many ways in which God continues to bless you, strengthen you...and just how receptive and thankful you are each day. This serves as such a powerful reminder to me that I should give thanks IN everything!) Oh, and your honesty- you really put yourself out there for us onlookers to peer in and see just how you handle life (and all that's come with it.) When you write your feelings, we feel them with you; and this shows us what to pray for each of you.
So if I don't write to you as often as I should, now you'll know just how I feel. You are always, always in my prayers.
I can't make it to Jessica's fundraiser tomorrow night but I'm coming Friday night to the Sydlets party. Would be wonderful to see you! I won't gush like I have here tonight, I will just be, you know, cool and stuff.
As I'm writing this email and now realizing that it's already 11:45 p.m., I am wondering just what time you get to hit the sack at night? You strike me as one of those 'early' kind of people. I wish I could do that. I probably could do that. Maybe next week or the week after that, one of these days I'm going to start liking mornings.
Are you done with your Christmas shopping? I can't imagine shopping for four kids, plus others on the list. What are your guys 'in to' now? I still haven't decided what to buy for Carter (8) and Spencer (4.) Not how I had planned it, but I will not stress over it. We do the three gift thing, too (so I do feel some pressure in choosing properly!) I have to remind myself daily just WHAT I'm celebrating this season, and just WHY I'm celebrating it. I usually do get more caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season, but now I'm realizing that my kids are watching me, and I don't want them to hear me speak of God's love and this miracle, how much it means for us and that Jesus was about the whole 'simple but abundant' thing; and that quiet times of reflection and being with family is so important...and then have the boys witness a completely different lesson as they see me contradict those words with my 'mom on a mission' actions. I was lucky enough to attend a Bible study (with the most amazing teacher) for the past six weeks that focused on 'how Christians do Christmas,' and I'm feeling more humbled in preparing for Christmas than I ever remember before. Some days are easier than others. There are lots of good sales out there. Lots. And I really like to shop. I like to purchase things online, I like the holiday decor items in those catalogs I'm receiving, I like the thought of 'making everyone happy'- so I have to give myself lots and lots of reminders to slow down. Lots of them.
So I'm done for today, checking in and blabbering incessantly. Sorry about all of the run-ons. I'll do better next time.
I will see you soon.
I like the way you sign others' journals-
Love and FROG (right back to ya)
Shelley
I just found your blog. You have an amazing family. I adopted a baby girl from Guatemala. We came home August 21st.
I continue to pray for you during the holidays and every day between. I know in the past you have done an AMAZING job taking they boys' pictures at christmas with the tree, or in their pjs. I remember the one last year with Jacob in the frame and the word 'hope' in front. That picture spoke volumes. I was wondering if you were planning on taking a similar picture this year with Allie too!? I bet a day doesnt go by that she knows she has another brother who wanted her just as much and helped send her to you guys! I love you guys and think of you all the time, and little Jake! Lots of love Laura
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