Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sera's New Picture
Ok, I know I am posting a lot at one time. We have been super busy since Elshaday came home so I am trying to catch up. One thing I have needed to do for some time is take new pictures of the kids. So far I have only gotten Sera's picture. Maybe tomorrow I can get a few others.
Sera's Big Girl Bed
Sera is a creature of habit. Change does not come easy for her. However, I was tired of picking her big butt up and putting her in the crib so I decided it was time for a big girl bed. She is getting really heavy! At first she was not happy and said, "No, No" but when made her bed up and put her babies to bed she slowly came around.
I just went in to check on her and she is sound asleep in her bed!
I just went in to check on her and she is sound asleep in her bed!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Time to Tackle My Closet AGAIN
Our master bedroom closet not only houses our clothes but all our school supplies, therapy stuff, books, and the medical and adoption files.
The side of the closet with school stuff is getting a little crowded. I have to reorganize about every 6 months.
The side of the closet with school stuff is getting a little crowded. I have to reorganize about every 6 months.
THIS STUFF
NEEDS TO FIT ON THESE SHELVES
Monday, August 22, 2011
WELCOME HOME ELSDADAY
Sorry I have been slow in updating the blog. Elshaday came home two weeks ago and we started school last week. Lots of adjustments in the last two weeks that required ALL of my attention.
Here are a few pictures of our family at the airport!
Here are a few pictures of our family at the airport!
So thankful the Twietmeyer family could join us at the airport.
Thanks to Kiel we have great video too!!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
I Was Bold Once Too!
What happens to us when we reach adulthood? I remember no fear as a child and during my college years. I would walk up to anyone and just start talking. I had no hesitation when I saw someone in need. Where did that girl go?
Sunday at church God really got my attention. Jacob was having no part in sitting in worship service so he and I walked the long halls at church. I had noticed a man sitting outside when we walked in that morning and as we walked the halls I saw that he was still sitting in the same spot. Our church hallways are glass so you can see outside. As we were walking I heard God's voice say "go talk to him" every time I walked past the doorway where this man was sitting. I think I walked past the door 3 times, then I finally got brave and walked outside but still walked past the man. I could clearly hear God's voice but still I tried to ignore him. I walked past him one more time, then turned around and FINALLY got the nerve to stop and say HI. I am sure if anyone was watching I looked pretty silly.
His name was Basil. I have no idea of his current economic situation, from his story it is possible that he is homeless. Basil was recently diagnosed with cancer. Basil told me that he frequented a restaurant downtown where an 18 year old young man worked. Basil said it was a rough part of town so he would go in an check on this kid who worked the late shift. On that Saturday night when the young man had finished his shift he walked across the street to talk with Basil. He asked if he could pray for Basil, which he did. As he walked back across the street he turned and asked Basil to come to church with him. When I met Basil outside of church he was waiting for his friend to arrive. Basil was so eager he had arrived at church four hours early and was quite content to sit and wait. I have prayed for Basil continuously since then. I can't get him out of my head. I don't know anything else about Basil except the few stories he shared as we talked. The history really doesn't matter but what does matter is that Basil needs God.
I am so thankful that I FINALLY listened! Lesson learned! I want to be BOLD again!
Sunday at church God really got my attention. Jacob was having no part in sitting in worship service so he and I walked the long halls at church. I had noticed a man sitting outside when we walked in that morning and as we walked the halls I saw that he was still sitting in the same spot. Our church hallways are glass so you can see outside. As we were walking I heard God's voice say "go talk to him" every time I walked past the doorway where this man was sitting. I think I walked past the door 3 times, then I finally got brave and walked outside but still walked past the man. I could clearly hear God's voice but still I tried to ignore him. I walked past him one more time, then turned around and FINALLY got the nerve to stop and say HI. I am sure if anyone was watching I looked pretty silly.
His name was Basil. I have no idea of his current economic situation, from his story it is possible that he is homeless. Basil was recently diagnosed with cancer. Basil told me that he frequented a restaurant downtown where an 18 year old young man worked. Basil said it was a rough part of town so he would go in an check on this kid who worked the late shift. On that Saturday night when the young man had finished his shift he walked across the street to talk with Basil. He asked if he could pray for Basil, which he did. As he walked back across the street he turned and asked Basil to come to church with him. When I met Basil outside of church he was waiting for his friend to arrive. Basil was so eager he had arrived at church four hours early and was quite content to sit and wait. I have prayed for Basil continuously since then. I can't get him out of my head. I don't know anything else about Basil except the few stories he shared as we talked. The history really doesn't matter but what does matter is that Basil needs God.
I am so thankful that I FINALLY listened! Lesson learned! I want to be BOLD again!
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