I don't have a lot to blog about, however my heart is heavy for two families. I'd like to ask you to pray for both of them.
The first are friends of ours whom we go to church with. Jeff had some infection that flared up in his knee almost 2 weeks ago. He has been in the hospital the last several days battling a mysterious fever. Please pray for this sweet family that they would find peace, healing and comfort. In addition, they they have been trying to sell their house that has been on the market for almost 2 years. Can you say stressful?
The next request is for someone whom I've never met, but my heart aches for. Jim and Adrienne adopted their first son from Russia about a year or so ago. This week, they went to meet a brand new baby girl, who they had hoped would be theirs through the birth mother's decision to relinquish rights shortly after birth. Now, birth mother is taking the time to reconsider. Either way, a mother will be heartbroken and have to heal from the hopes of a baby she will never know. Please pray for Adrienne, Jim and the baby's birth mother.
Also, we are leaving in the morning for our vacation. We will be traveling around 2,000 miles in all (there and back). All five kids plus us will be packed into Big Red. And although it has copious amounts of room, the fact still remains that we will be in the car for a LONG, LONG time. Please pray for us to have an uneventful trip and one that is blessed with visits with family and friends.
By the way, Big Red did not need those repairs I mentioned before. Thanks God for working that out for us. Also, we got birth parent permission to take both Baby D and Baby Girl!! Yay God!
I doubt I'll be able to blog while I'm gone, so miss me and have a very, very, very Blessed Thanksgiving.
We're so excited!! Cant wait to see you guys. What do you need while you are here? pack and play, certain foods, etc? Let me know!! Did I tell you we cant wait to see you? love you
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip...if you are near Nashville, we are about 35 miles up I-24 :).....you are always welcome!!
ReplyDeleteHave a BLAST! I will be praying for you ALL while I look at our ONE in the back seat and I will ask God for peace in your bunch! I know you are going to have a great time no matter the dealings. You are great at making goodness happen!
ReplyDeleteBe blessed! Can't wait for your return to hear of all the happenings!
Thank you friend. Hope you have a great trip. love you
ReplyDeleteyou are brave! we took conner on a road trip to texas...it made for a LONG trip. hope you have a great and safe trip and a happy thanksgiving.
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I can't wait to see some really fun pics of your trip.
ReplyDeleteWe'll miss you.
Have a great time!
http://jenniferwalshphotography.blogspot.com/2008/07/mini-meetup-with-florida-photog-and.html
ReplyDeleteHere's the link of that little girl I think looks like pics of your Ashlee
Stephanie