Ramblings

Hello Everyone!  It has been over a month since I've posted anything, and its because nothing with our adoption has changed.  We are still the next in line to receive a referral.  We are remaining hopeful that this happens soon, but we are also realistic about our adoption situation.  It is in God's hands, and although at times our heart struggles with this (that we have absolutely NO control) right now our hearts are relieved that this is not something that we can mess up, we are human after all.  We have a loving GOD who is perfect (even if we do not understand).  We trust that God will do what is right for our family, in His timing (not ours). 

We attended our Biometrics appointment in February, and we have all the required home study documents for our social worker's visit next week.  In the mean time, we are living life!  Life doesn't stop as we wait (especially not with our three beautiful little ladies).  We are busy spending precious time with our girls, while waiting for the snow to melt and for spring to arrive.  The months of February & March were busy with two birthdays, crafts, hanging out with out ladies, and having a whole lot of fun!

We have always cherished our children as individuals.   We feel that now, while they are still young, is the time to grow our relationship with our children & teach them about God.  One way we do this by "hang out time"!  We rotate spending individual time with each of our children.  It is simple, but also special for both the parent and child.  We simply take one to two  hours each weekend and spend it with one of our girls doing special things with them (while the other parent stays home with the other two).  We take a walk in the park, a trip to the local pet store (we remind them each time before we go in that the animals will be staying there), eat a dessert, enjoy a simple meal together, etc.  It doesn't need to cost a lot of money to spend quality time with them.  It helps each child know how special and loved they are, and it keeps the line of communication open!  It's crazy how much our older two will tell us during this time, ask us questions about God, talk about things on their minds, etc.  Sometimes we simply enjoying each others company.   Something magical usually happens during this time, our oldest (who is turning 8) will initiate holding our hand as we are walking to/from where we are going!  We highly suggest that if you have more than one child to try it!  You will see changes in behavior, how they get along with siblings, and they will talk more about issues in their lives that happen at school!  It has been a blessing to our lives.  It's rare that we miss a weekend where at least one child doesn't get hang out time.  

Some of our recent Spring crafts our ladies created:

 

Bouquet of home made flowers

Butterflies that are beautiful when the sun shines through!

Valentines window hearts! 

Goodbye hand made snowflakes...here comes colorful butterflies & flowers!  Happy Spring everyone!