Salem all blog readers, yesterday was Thanksgiving. I’m
looking back and reminding myself of all that I’m thankful for. This is the
time of year that it’s easy to forget about the heartache we all have experienced
in life. It’s great to be able to dedicate time and really appreciate how lucky
we are (even if we think we aren’t). Here are some of the things I’m thankful for:
1.
An always faithful and loving God.
2.
Three incredibly loving, caring, and smart kids
that are my life and breath.
3.
An amazing husband who deeply loves us and is
deeply concerned with the well-being of our family. He is completely my world.
4.
Our church LifeHouse, of which has led all of us
to a deeper relationship with God.
5.
My job as a stylist, I have seen God in more
ways that I can count through my job, my clients are not just clients they are
family.
6.
My husband’s job at the Fire Dept. and especially
his job at Pond Seed (I know Nick has seen God’s work through that job).
7.
My family and friends who have been so supportive
through our adoption process.
8.
Our health even though I have been through some
ups and downs this year. I have amazing doctors getting me back on track.
9.
My very special friends that I have met through
AGCI Facebook group.
10.
One of those very special friends I have gotten
to speak with is T & A’s mom (they are my prayer buddies I wrote about in
one of my earlier posts. If you haven’t read it please go back and read it. I promise
once you read it and then get to know that I’m in contact with their amazing
mom, the hair on the back of your neck will stand up. Oh and by the way T &
A’s momma and I have so much in common, we share the same birthday (GOOSEBUMBS
if you read my earlier post, Prayer Buddies), we have the same pic of her
children on our wall, her father owns his own hair salon, we both love and
adore her children, and on and on. God is so good. Her children
will be coming home real soon to such an amazing family! YAY!!!!!!!
11.
For Erica and my special orphan V who has opened
my heart to adoption. Without you two I don’t know if I would be on this
amazing journey. Love you both
dearly!!!!!
12.
For my adoption agency, AGCI, whose staff has
guided us through every step.
13.
For our
child(ren)’s birthmother, for she had the courage and the strength to bring our
precious child(ren) into the world. She will always hold a special place in my
heart. No matter what the circumstances were, she chose life for her little one,
our child(ren).
14.
Ethiopia, where are child(ren) will be when we
first hold them in our arms. From what I have read and heard it is truly an
amazing place. We can’t wait to experience all of it.
15.
Hannah’s Hope, the transition home of where our
child(ren) will be until we get them home. The special mothers who take such
good care and love our children while they wait for their parents.
16. Last
but not least we just got our Favorable Determination Letter, which means we
are approved by immigration! Another
step closer to our child(ren)!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!
