Update****It would seem that my 2-year-old son wanted to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving and therefore decided to hijack my blog and leave his message here (although we obviously need to work on spelling). He was playing a SesameStreet.com game tonight....I thought. And then I checked the blog and found this message. Sometimes the child's technological savvy terrifies me. He cannot yet grasp the concept of pooping on the potty, but he can maneuver the internet better than most adults....

Well, let me join him in wishing you all the happiest of Thanksgivings! Hope you are all feeling blessed and full of turkey!****


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Home By Another Way

This is the beautiful story of Yanet and her new parents, all of whom have been waiting so long to find each other: http://homebyanotherway-ethiopia.blogspot.com/

Something to consider...

Perhaps we need to look at giving differently. May I also suggest Buckner International (http://www.buckner.org/voice.shtml), to which we choose to donate? Every penny, 100% goes to help "the least of these" because administrative costs are paid through a separate fund.

Praying for Adoptive Families

So many of us are waiting, and most of us have no idea why it's taking so long! Amy, my sweet blog friend, posted a comment on my last entry, asking for prayer for their adoption process. They have already been on the first trip to meet their children but have been waiting months (like 4 or 5!) for a court date. Please pray with me that things will move forward for them and the two little ones who are waiting for Mama and Papa to come get them.

We, too, are feeling the pain of waiting. It's been 19 months since we began this process. We were told a month ago that we could travel this month, but our homestudy caseworker and adoption caseworker have taken a month to finally discuss the home study addendum (the last document needed for Russia to extend our travel invitation. They are not in agreement as to format and wording. Meanwhile, our children go to bed one more night without a family. Please pray that they will stop procrastinating, come to an agreement and get this thing finished quickly, so that we will be able to meet D & K.

So many families are waiting, and even more children are waiting. It's National Adoption Month, so it would be a great time to lift up all adoptive families in prayer and consider what role you might play in helping these children!

Just for You, Amy and Jill!

Okay, ladies....you asked for it! Here are a couple of yearbook photos for you. I have to tell you that I feel really silly for posting these on the blog, but I hope you enjoy them!

Urgent Prayer Request

***Y'all check the comments! God has answered our prayers!!!!!***

I received the following comment from my friend and adoptive mommy, Jill. I want to make sure it is seen, so I'm also posting it here. Please pray for this family, foster family and child!

"Lori, sending out an SOS. our friends are in china and foster family will not bring child in.. PRAY and send out an SOS. Mom's name is Kathy. She is here in US with other kids. Andy (the dad) is in China... "

Thank you! God answers prayer!

Let's Pray Over Our Children

I'm sure every Christian mother, like I, longs for God to make Himself known to our children in very real and powerful ways as they grow. We all want them to know God's love and His character as well as they know their own parents. In the picture perfect moments, this is an easy, almost romantic task: happy, fulfilled mother has completed all her daily chores and has just emerged from a relaxing bubble bath before sitting at the bedside of her peacefully sleeping little angel to pray over him or her. It's nice when it works, but it doesn't always...or even usually. Angie Smith over at Bring the Rain: The Story of Audrey Caroline has posted a great blog about how God prompted her to pray over her children seven times a day from Scripture. She explains it all and has posted the verses she is using. I am committing to pray this way for my children, and I would encourage all moms to consider it. The button above will take you to the post.