Humbled by His Holiness...

One year ago, we held an Adoption Fair at Highland. The night before and the day of the event, the devil was in full force. My neice was hospitalized, my sister had a wreck, Karlee got her (one and only) kidney infection and Kalie got the croop. That was my family alone- our friends who did it with us were under the same attack. I kept telling my mom that I could not wait to see what little girl was going to come home because I knew God had big plans for that one! Well, we met a dear family- one full of excitement and laughter as they were beginning the steps toward their daughter. Little did I know that day, that the precious family would become such dear friends to us. Below, is our Lily Grace Green. She came home back in the summer. What a blessing she is- as is her whole family. In a week full of deep realizations, opened eyes and broken hearts, God has just been so evident. I have been reminded of the Adoption Fair and how He was faithful to bring a child home. Then, I received a card in the mail this week from a special friend just letting us know she was praying and remembering us. Then, I received a package from someone I have no idea who they are but they sent an autographed copy of a book of my favorite author just encouraging me. This family has no idea what we are going through right now and I just stayed in awe the rest of the week by this act of kindness. I don't even know how they located my address. Then, I received another book that was another encouragement as it talks about love being the central key to the differences we make in our world. I am just blown away. In a week where I have felt empty, broken hearted and even unlovable, God has used various people- family, friends and even strangers to let me know that He is so apart of this journey. And in that Drew and I have felt hope as well.
I realize I haven't gone into details regarding this post, and I will in time. So for now, please pray for my family. Pray for our spirits to be so full of Christ's love. Pray for wisdom, patience, strength and understanding. And most of all, pray for hearts to be healed. Drew and I thank you in advance for your support.
On a lighter note, my mom and two sisters and I went to see Hairspray the musical this weekend. We had a great time. I know they will check this blog so I won't say much. ha ha! But I am amazed at how we can get off together for a few hours and end up laughing so hard over something that becomes a joke for a long time. Laughter truly is food for the soul. May God bless you all.