Friends

Have I mentioned that I miss my Florida friends? It has been over a year now but we try to get together whenever I am in town. We all taught at the preschool together. I miss my early morning talks with Sally, being with Alexa all morning with our 2 year old class , and chatting with Terri when I would borrow something from her classroom(which was quite often). Of course, those aren't the only times I miss with them. If only things had been different I could still be hanging out with them.

Zachary, Grace and I went to Florida for the weekend. We had a great time but it always makes me sad when we have to leave. When we arrive in Jacksonville I always feel like I am back home and start looking to see if I know anyone. Of course I don't but I can't seem to stop myself.

Celebration?

While the girls were celebrating, Dallas and I definitely weren't. My car needed two new front tires. Well, that was almost $200.00. We had put it off long enough and knew we were just going to have to get them. Little did we know that by the time we were done, we would have shelled out an additional $500.00. Come to find out my brakes were all bad,too.

Have a Diet Coke and A Smile!

Can you do this?

The Search Continues and Grace

Tonight we tried another church, Community Hope Church. It like Cleveland Church is a Southern Baptist church. You would have no way of knowing this unless you go to the Southern Baptist website and look for churches.

Dallas, Zachary, and I went tonight. We enjoyed the music and the sermon on Loving your Enemies. This church is probably more our speed. Cleveland Church is alittle like going to a Rock Concert. This service was contemporary but not as loud or showy. I am curious to what Kristopher will think when he goes.

Kristopher babysat the girls tonight. This is the longest he has ever watched Grace. We were relieved that everyone did great. Thank goodness Grace is getting used to us all. She will even initiate hugs with Dallas now. I think she is really starting to understand she is stuck with us and we are her family.

Here is the link to tonight's church.

www.gethope.net

A Day at the Park

Why Adopt?

There are so many reasons to adopt a child. It is a win win situation. These are children that need moms and dads. They need someone to love and protect them. The rewards for a parent are immeasurable.

There are lots of myths that are often associated with adoption. One, that you can't adopt if you don't have a lot of money. I have seen so many people fundraise to bring their children home. There are so many ways to do this...yard sales, ebay, adoption dinners,refinance a house, adoption loans, etc. It can be done.

Another common myth is that you can't love an adopted child like a biological child. Not true, I feel no different towards my adopted children then I do my biological. They are all my children and there is no distinction between adopted and biological.

Lots of people think the child is the lucky one. I have to disagree. Dallas,the boys, and I are the lucky ones. These two girls have truly blessed our lives. What would we do without frilly dressses, lots of giggling, and lots of hugs and kisses?

Look at these four cuties. Three of them have the same special need as Grace. They are all still looking for their parents. Doesn't someone want to experience the blessing of adoption and make one of these sweeties their own?