This is the clematis that grows like crazy every year.
tomatoes & strawberries
Corn!!! We are so excited to eat it when it is ready!
Four kinds of lettuce. One didn't make it for some reason.
Wistera
This is the part of the back yard that we just redid.
A bouquet of flowers from the garden.I think sometimes we can get far too caught up in what is going on in our lives. I am praying that the Lord will help me focus on the good things... people who are a blessing in my life, a God who loves us unconditionally, flowers growing, visitors, sunny days, etc...
We have had an eventful and great week. Our dear friends, Parker, his wife Anna and their two children, Cora and Mia were here visiting. Parker used to live with us way back when and we love him like family. Now that he has a family of his own, we love them just as much. We had so much fun with the kids and just hanging out. After having the kids in our home, we are even more excited about having our own Mazey. We love you guys. Jesus bless you as you continue your journey to your new home.
We had our first home study interview Thursday. We both felt it went really well. We got along with our social worker very well and the two hours flew by. It was actually fun and felt like we were just having a long visit with a new friend. Our next appointment is in a few weeks from now. We have a few assignments to get done before then, most of which I have done already but there are a few appointments we have to wait on.
We completed another module in our training materials today. We both still have to take the test but that won't be too bad. We have one more module and we'll be done with that step as well.
Sometimes the road to adoption can feel like you are all alone but I have felt so much peace about it lately and know that you all are praying for us. So thank you for your prayers, love and support. We both appreciate it more that you know.
Have a blessed weekend!
Giggles. Little pig tails. Grubby faces.
I love yous.
Tiny laundry. Snow days. Story time.
Birthday parties.
Bed time. Bath time. Family time.
Vacations.
Boo boos to mend. Hugs & kisses. Tears to wipe away.
A child in my shopping cart.
First day of school. Teaching her to drive. Graduation.
Giving her away.
Being called Mommy & Daddy.
Weight
At what point does one admit
That they are the things that they do
The things that no one sees
The words that nobody hears
I am the words I write
I am the songs I sing in the car
I am the curses I mumble
I am the dreams in my sleep
I am a childless father
Married to a beautiful mother
That simply lacks an infant
In a home with empty rooms
But there are flowers in my front yard
Flowers that I admire
Flowers cut and put in vases
Flowers that support the weight
Of butterflys and hummingbirds
I have a few updates to share. We have started doing our training DVDs that have to be completed before our home study is completed. We have watched one DVD and took the online test that goes with it. Luckily we both passed. You can't miss more than 3 questions. We have three more DVDs and tests to take and we'll be done with that phase of things.
I also submitted our home study application last week. Our social worker called me today to set up our first appointment. We are scheduled for our first interview on June 19th. It will take about an hour and a half. We have to go to their office in Roanoke. There will be three interviews at their office and then one where she comes to our house. I'll find out tomorrow if we have to do anything more than that. It will be really nice to get started though. So that is what is happening on the adoption front.
Jeremy & Aaron's work schedule with Enigma has been crazy. Five weddings in the past two weeks. Lots and lots of work but God is really blessing them and we are all very thankful.
We also booked our vacation today. We will be going to Forest Lake Thousand Trails in North Carolina for the week of the 4th of July. My parents got us a membership this last Christmas and this is the first time we'll get to use it. We booked a cabin since it will be in the middle of summer and will be really hot. Luckily they have AC. I can't wait! It should be really fun!
