Friday, May 11, 2012
Just thoughts...
As we initiate our homestudy update I can't help but think about who will meet this time around. With whom will have a chance to share the love of our Savior. I mean lets face it, we had an interesting first match with our agency and Zach and I have both said we would stay in the same situation again. We felt like we needed to be a solidity in S's life. We forgave her repeatedly despite the continual lies she told and stuck with her until she finally realized we weren't going to turn our backs on her.
I have to admit, much to the annoyance of my husband I listen almost exclusively to contemporary Christian radio these days and almost every morning on my way to work the song "Live Like That" by Sidewalk Prophets is played. The lyrics minister to me. For those of you who aren't familiar with the song here are the lyrics courtesy of Klove.com
Sometimes I think
What will people say of me
When I'm only just a memory
When I'm home where my soul belongs
Was I love
When no one else would show up
Was I Jesus to the least of those
Was my worship more than just a song
(Chorus)
I want to live like that
And give it all I have
So that everything I say and do
Points to You
If love is who I am
Then this is where I stand
Recklessly abandoned
Never holding back
I want to live like that
I want to live like that
Am I proof
That You are who you say You are
That grace can really change a heart
Do I live like Your love is true
People pass
And even if they don't know my name
Is there evidence that I've been changed
When they see me, do they see You
Chorus
I want to live like that
I want to live like that
I want to show the world the love You gave for me
(I want to live like that)
I'm longing for the world to know the glory of the King
I know this song is so much bigger than our adoption story. I do my best to strive to apply these lyrics to my everyday life, but let's face it....it's easier sang than done! But hey, it's a good goal!
On a different note we have a visit planned with K tomorrow to celebrate Birthmother's Day. She is coming to our new house to see Caleb. I pray that it all goes well and the visit ends with smiles. I can't wait to see Caleb's reaction to her. The last time we saw her he definitely had a connection to her and I'm sure as he grows that will become more apparent, at least with his ability to show that reaction. There are times when I feel like this might become awkward for all of us, but we are reassured that this openess is the right choice in this situation. We want Caleb to know his birth family and Zach and I want to continue to love K and share life with her.
Happy Mother's Day to all you mommies out there and if you are waiting to be a mommy, please know God has a plan. I know it can be a difficult holiday when your heart is breaking for a child, but rest assured it will happen in His time.
Blessings,
S&Z&C
I have to admit, much to the annoyance of my husband I listen almost exclusively to contemporary Christian radio these days and almost every morning on my way to work the song "Live Like That" by Sidewalk Prophets is played. The lyrics minister to me. For those of you who aren't familiar with the song here are the lyrics courtesy of Klove.com
Sometimes I think
What will people say of me
When I'm only just a memory
When I'm home where my soul belongs
Was I love
When no one else would show up
Was I Jesus to the least of those
Was my worship more than just a song
(Chorus)
I want to live like that
And give it all I have
So that everything I say and do
Points to You
If love is who I am
Then this is where I stand
Recklessly abandoned
Never holding back
I want to live like that
I want to live like that
Am I proof
That You are who you say You are
That grace can really change a heart
Do I live like Your love is true
People pass
And even if they don't know my name
Is there evidence that I've been changed
When they see me, do they see You
Chorus
I want to live like that
I want to live like that
I want to show the world the love You gave for me
(I want to live like that)
I'm longing for the world to know the glory of the King
I know this song is so much bigger than our adoption story. I do my best to strive to apply these lyrics to my everyday life, but let's face it....it's easier sang than done! But hey, it's a good goal!
On a different note we have a visit planned with K tomorrow to celebrate Birthmother's Day. She is coming to our new house to see Caleb. I pray that it all goes well and the visit ends with smiles. I can't wait to see Caleb's reaction to her. The last time we saw her he definitely had a connection to her and I'm sure as he grows that will become more apparent, at least with his ability to show that reaction. There are times when I feel like this might become awkward for all of us, but we are reassured that this openess is the right choice in this situation. We want Caleb to know his birth family and Zach and I want to continue to love K and share life with her.
Happy Mother's Day to all you mommies out there and if you are waiting to be a mommy, please know God has a plan. I know it can be a difficult holiday when your heart is breaking for a child, but rest assured it will happen in His time.
Blessings,
S&Z&C
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Homestudy Update
Well now that we are all settled in our new house, well sort of all settled, it's time to get started updating our homestudy before it expires in September. We remain unsure if we will put our books out as soon as the update is complete. We have so much going on right now I'm just not sure when the time will be right, but I do know for sure that when the time is right the Lord will lay it on our hearts and we will go for it!
I have a feeling this time will be much different for us personally, because we have Caleb. I'm not sure that we will feel the urgency and impatience that we felt the first time around, but I could be very wrong. I guess we will wait and see.
I'm hoping to start an adoptive parenting support group of some sort. I would like to simulate a class that we took where we got to meet adoptive parents and hear their stories. Knowing that other people survived the heartache kept Zach and I going on our journey to Caleb and I want others to know that they are not alone. My heart is growing with a deeper desire to share the gift of adoption to those who are considering it
.
The new house is great! We love having so much more space and Caleb just loves the fact that there are stairs to climb. Speaking of Caleb he is doing awesome!! He is developing perfectly and developing his own personality. We get told all the time by other people how sweet he is. Apparently he loves to hug all the babies in the nursery at church and we were told today whenever a baby was crying he would take a toy over and try to make the baby happy! That makes my heart smile and brings tears to my eyes. God has blessed us with such a sweet boy!!
That's all for now. If you live in Northwest Ohio and know families who have adopted or are considering please let me know and I will give you my contact info to pass along!!
Much Love,
S&Z&C
I have a feeling this time will be much different for us personally, because we have Caleb. I'm not sure that we will feel the urgency and impatience that we felt the first time around, but I could be very wrong. I guess we will wait and see.
I'm hoping to start an adoptive parenting support group of some sort. I would like to simulate a class that we took where we got to meet adoptive parents and hear their stories. Knowing that other people survived the heartache kept Zach and I going on our journey to Caleb and I want others to know that they are not alone. My heart is growing with a deeper desire to share the gift of adoption to those who are considering it
.
The new house is great! We love having so much more space and Caleb just loves the fact that there are stairs to climb. Speaking of Caleb he is doing awesome!! He is developing perfectly and developing his own personality. We get told all the time by other people how sweet he is. Apparently he loves to hug all the babies in the nursery at church and we were told today whenever a baby was crying he would take a toy over and try to make the baby happy! That makes my heart smile and brings tears to my eyes. God has blessed us with such a sweet boy!!
That's all for now. If you live in Northwest Ohio and know families who have adopted or are considering please let me know and I will give you my contact info to pass along!!
Much Love,
S&Z&C
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