Blessed be the Name of The Lord

He gives, He takes away... Yet His name is to be praised! His promise is that all things work together for good to those who trust him and are called according to His purpose... I declare that over my baby. Blessing, and purpose and destiny. I claim that for myself and I trust God with my heart. 

For this child I have prayed, and The Lord heard my petition. Therefore I have given him to The Lord. As long as he lives he is given to The Lord. 

Faith spelled R.i.s.k.

We are so in love with this baby. We can't help it. He stole our hearts from the moment he showed up at our door.

It is a big risk for us to love a foster baby this deeply. 

'God loves me, therefore I can trust Him'

I am choosing to let my heart love without reservation, because I have a Father who loves me unconditionally.

My heart is full to bursting... I don't think anyone in the world has ever felt so blessed!! 

*Its killing me not to share photos of the baby... So, I think I'll start including random ones of us in each post! Ha

Blessing

Here is a blessing I received this morning from a very special family member. I am feeling blessed beyond words today! 

When Mary committed to what Gabriel was asking of her, she didn't know what price she would have to pay.... but she was willing... and so it will be with you. He WILL give you the desires of your heart. It's who he created you to be. Your life has and will speak to many. He will stretch out your borders of influence 

Many will call you blessed

The purity in your heart will be a shining example for others as you do life with Him, moment by moment, cause that's how much and how often we need Him.

Thank you Father! 

Our miracle

I am not allowed to share any details because there are no guarantees... But, I am holding a tiny miracle in my arms. Thank you Father. 

You are good!!!!!! 

Disappointment

Today I saw her pictures.

She is beautiful. 

Her smile lights up the room.

I knew there was a reason I stopped by the office. I finally started to hope. 

Then I got the message... She is not going to be mine. 

If I hadn't stopped by the office today who knows how much longer I would have waited for that answer. 

I can't remember ever feeling so sad. 

Having a pity party is not my thing.

I think this is the hardest thing I have ever gone through. 

Angela, how do you do it?? I don't think I am nearly as strong as you.
http://www.blessedlifewithchildren.com/blog#/

Anybody thinking of adopting? 

No one can prepare you for the disappointment. 

Over 

and 

Over 

and 

Over

Love's not easy, but it's good."

http://youtu.be/8CdAI8JV3y4

He's good

He's not safe at all

He might let you fall

He's not easy

But He's good

I know He's good

He will take your time 

He will break you 

But I know He's good

http://youtu.be/8CdAI8JV3y4

God is my strength and my comfort. He is here to pick me back up when I fall and comfort me when I'm disappointed. 

Hope

I have been daring to hope... That is terrifying to me because there is a strong possibility that I will be disappointed. 

Here are some thoughts shared by the preacher at Chapelwood United Methodist last week. 

Pretty mind-blowing to me. 

Hope is a decision; rooted in the expectation that God's divine mercy will move again. 

Hope is not just a desire.

Hope is a decision with expectation. 

"Oh God our help in ages past... Our hope for years to come." We choose to hope because we remember His mercy in the past.

Hope is not rooted in an emotion. It's a decision. 

Hope is the divine promise protesting against suffering. 

When we decide to hope, we are warring against darkness and despair. 

Romans 5. Endurance leads to patience, patience leads to character and character leads to hope. 

Thank you Father God for your faithfulness to me in the past. Today I choose to hope. Hope that I will hold my child very soon. I hope because You are a promise keeper. 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chapelwood-united-methodist/id308310435?mt=2&i=318381191