*Many a God-Story Begins With a Small Act of Surrender*
Seeds. You break up the hard ground. You drop them into the soil. You water them and the sun shines on them. They sprout and they grow, usually. Of course, sometimes they don’t. Sometimes the conditions aren’t quite right. Sometimes, for reasons … Continued
Here’s what’s up: Our social worker will be emailing our updated homestudy to our agency for review on Monday! Woohoo! This means we can go on and have our I800 (petition to adopt internationally from US immigration) ready to mail … Continued
These are those Louisiana cat-head biscuits I’ve been promising! “Cat head” is southern talk for “large”. These have nothing to do with actual cat heads, so never fear! This is southern, buttery goodness in all it’s glory. The recipe is … Continued
Well folks, let’s get this party started right! For the next two days, we finish Math. Yes, the math that should’ve been finished a week ago but is taking an ETERNITY to finish and got delayed due to sickness … Continued
“Get in the car!! We’re late for the Christmas program! Why?! BECAUSE NOBODY LISTENS TO ME!” “No!! We can’t decorate the tree like that! That’s like 20 ornaments in one spot! Come on, people!!” “Ok! Get the house spotless! Grandma’s … Continued
A few weeks ago our social worker came for a required visit in order to update our homestudy so that we can begin our second adoption process. While it’s only been a few years ago when we were beginning this … Continued
Rest. What is rest? -The refreshing quiet or repose of sleep. -Refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labor. -Relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies, troubles, or disturbs. I must admit that I have trouble resting. It’s difficult for … Continued