Fullness

Two of our pastors are preaching on adoption during the month of October! I am so excited that they are doing this and that we belong to a church family that values orphans and adoption! I am really looking forward to hearing what they share with us.

We are also hosting a one day seminar in November for people who are interested in learning more about adoption. Let me know if you are local and would like more information! We'd love to have you!

This fall is looking very, very full! We have a lot of fun things planned! In a couple of weeks my sweet cousin Allison is getting married and Riley is the ringbearer and Mary Kenzie is the flower girl! We can't wait to be there for Allison's big day.

We also have some fun concerts coming up, and we're surprising the kids by taking them to a Veggie Tales Live show! They are huge Veggie Tales fans.

So many "big" things to look forward to but I also want to enjoy the little moments in each day.

Like when the kids hear Michael come through the door after work and go running full speed into his arms to greet him like they haven't seen him in weeks.

When Riley says, "Hey, Mommy...I love you!"

Mary Kenzie who randomly breaks into "Holy, Holy, Holy" throughout the day.

Kaitlin who jokes about how she's becoming a football expert now that she lives with the football guru. And, for me, just knowing that I get to spend my days with these precious ones that God has blessed my life with and an incredible husband who I've been able to lean on more than I ever thought I would need to.

Life has definitely not been without its hardships and tragedies but God is here. In the midst of chaos and despair, He is here and has provided so much joy and peace despite it all.