Out with the old:
And we wait…...
And, finally, in with the new:
So, as we continue to WAIT upon SRP (the electric company) I'll share a few events that have kept us 'patient'.
First: I completed the "Dreckio"!
Then came the Nagles!
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| Our Amazing daughter doing handstands EVERYWHERE!! |
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| Hiked the GoldField Mountains and Superstition with these two-best little hikers ever! |
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| The kids and I painted in my art studio while Mommy and Daddy hiked over 10 miles into the GoldField Mountains in front of our house. They obviously were amongst amazing, spectacular beauty! |
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| Near the top of Superstition Mountain |
And Miss Tatum and Nana road horseback one afternoon-so.much.fun!
And now as we continue to wait for SRP to change the transformer so that we can be connected to electricity, we are finishing a few projects-skirting on the front of the house, gate entrance, building the deck (our goal is to have it completed by the Beer Jug Bash!
Amidst this long (over 2 months) wait for completion of our home, we just learned very exciting news! Kyle and Kelli are fostering to adopt an adorable little 9 month old girl. This is a brand new experience for all of us, and we are prayerfully walking through this with them. It may be a long process and very difficult, but as Kyle told me this morning: "Kelli and I believe that whether we have this baby for another day or for the rest of her life, we believe God brought her to them to love on every second while they have her. And they're doing just that. She's so precious, I'm already head over heels in love with her, and I haven't met her yet!
So….for all of you prayer warriors: My request is prayers for baby and Kyle and Kelli; that they will treasure every moment of this little soul as they love her, care for her, and give her a home. That God will protect their hearts and give them strength, courage, and understanding as they go through the process and experience the waiting, wondering and the unknown. We are asking God to guide the officials who will be making decisions about this little baby's life-that their decisions will be exactly what God wishes for her. We know He is in charge and will only do what is perfect for that sweet little girl.
Avis Anderson shared from a book she's reading by Richard Foster that he encourages us to pray for what we want-letting God know what is important in our lives and then ending always with, "not my will, but thy will be done." This will be my constant prayer forever for Kiah.
As I journey through my faith walk, I am continually amazed at our awesome God and His endless Grace. I'm closing this post with a few quotes that Jill sent:
Do you want to do SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL for GOD? There is a person who needs you. This is your chance. Mother Teresa
"You might be temporary in their lives. They might be temporary in yours. But there is nothing TEMPORARY about the lesson." Tony Christle
"Today, in this moment, I am to care for these children. I am to love them today with no reserve. I am to focus on today and trust God for tomorrow and the next. I know that this lesson will be valuable later in life. Because aren't all children gifts from God that ultimately belong to Him?"
CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS:
The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears by Mark Batterson (suggested by daughter, Jill)
"You might be temporary in their lives. They might be temporary in yours. But there is nothing TEMPORARY about the lesson." Tony Christle
"Today, in this moment, I am to care for these children. I am to love them today with no reserve. I am to focus on today and trust God for tomorrow and the next. I know that this lesson will be valuable later in life. Because aren't all children gifts from God that ultimately belong to Him?"
CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS:
The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears by Mark Batterson (suggested by daughter, Jill)
