Going invisible

To all our faithful blog readers,
There is a lot going on right now with the adoptions and the process involved- so in order to protect our family and all our children Travis and I have decided to shut down this blog. We WILL be back when we feel it is safe to talk openly. Please continue to pray for our family- we thank you for all your comments & heartfelt emails.

We would like to leave you with this blessing:
Our Creator says this about you: You are blessed, you are anointed, you are equipped, you are valuable, you are talented, you were created, you have the favor of God, whatever you touch will prosper and succeed, you are strong in the Lord, and you are able to do what God has called you to do.
May you go out, be blessed & be a blessing to others.
Many blessings to each of you.

Today's mail

Encouragement has just been pouring in- this card came in today's mail:

IF WE LOVE GOD, ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD
Bumps in the road of life- I've had more than my share, BUT I'VE LEARNED TO PRAISE GOD, Though some bumps seem unfair.

Roadblocks, detours, brick walls- I've hit a few- looking back, BUT I'VE LEARNED TO THANK GOD- They've helped me grow, in fact.

I know why God permits, such heartbreaking things- SO I COULD GROW IN CHRIST- So God could give me wings.

Now when I hit brick walls- roadblocks, detours and more- PRAISE GOD FOR WINGS OF FAITH- Some days I rise and soar.

We've faced some of the same bumps in the road. You seem to handle roadblocks, detours and brick walls better than most of us. During these tough times I often think of you and when I do I call your name in prayer.

Here's My Life & Never Alone- Barlowgirl

Here's My Life

Once again I said my goodbyes
To those I love most
My heart feels that familiar pain
As I long for hope
Cause this road is hard
When I feel so far

Chorus:
And God I'm crying out tonight
Cause I've giving you my life
But I'm tired and I'm missing what's behind
So once more here's my life


On the day that you called my name
All that I knew changed
I found when I said yes
That I would never be the same
Though the call is hard
You are worth it all

Chorus:
And God I'm crying out tonight
Cause I've given you my life
But I'm tired and I'm missing what's behind
So once more....

Even when the tears are falling
When I find I fear the calling you
remind me,
words you've spoken over my life
promises I've yet to see
you comfort me.


Never Alone

I waited for you today
But you didn't show
No no no
I needed You today
So where did You go?
You told me to call
Said You'd be there
And though I haven't seen You
Are You still there?

I cried out with no reply
And I can't feel You by my side
So I'll hold tight to what I know
You're here and I"m never alone

And though I cannot see You
And I can't explain why
Such a deep, deep reassurance
You've placed in my life

We cannot separate
'Cause You're part of me
And though You're invisible
I'll trust the unseen

I cried out with no reply
And I can't feel You by my side
So I'll hold tight to what I know
You're here and I"m never alone

We cannot separate
You're part of me
And though You're invisible
I'll trust the unseen

Testing, Testing, 1...2...3...

During this journey our faith, patience, endurance, understanding, emotions, determination & tolerance has been tested. We continue to 'evaluate' these areas as we walk along in this journey. I spent over 3 hours making phone calls this morning, trying my best to aid in making arrangements/plans~ all the while praying for discernment. We are doing the best we can in this so-called chaos...only God knows the purpose for this. Last week was emotionally draining for me, today I have renewed strength. God spoke up loud and clear to me yesterday and assured me that He finishes what He starts... THANK YOU GOD!

There's too much to explain, too much to be said- we're too scared to even move a muscle. This is really where faith comes in. The faith to move forward, the faith to carry on, the faith to trust in Him another day. We put our lives in your hands, dear Father, and trust in you.
Amen, Amen, Amen


*This part was added at 5:45pm...
I think the puzzle pieces just may be beginning to move...PRAISE GOD!

Psalm 121

I lift up my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip- he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you- the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm- he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

This morning, a few arrangements are being made for our eldest son. We praise God for the 'divine connections' He has made here in the U.S. so that at this moment, we are able to assist our son through the generosity of others. We continue to lift our eyes to the Lord and count on Him to bring us all through this journey. Thank you again to all of you who offer your support & prayers.