Handmade gifts are the BEST

So for Father's day this year I wanted to make my Dad something special...something he would always remember. Addison being his new grandchild, I decided to make a 12 x 12 scrapbook page of him and her. I found these great frames at Michaels that hold these scrap pages. I was well on my way to a homemade gift for my Dad.

My Dad has done so much for our family and has always sacrificed time, money, and his needs for ours. I love him so much! I think it's so important to tell the people in our lives how much we love them as often as we can...that's why I love holiday's, birthday's, and special occasions so much. Celebrating who people are to me is so important and FUN! My Dad is amazing and I am so grateful for him.

Willingness to Serve...

Isaiah and I were in the kitchen the other morning when we decided to make a meal for our friend who just had a baby. He was SO excited when I asked him if he wanted to help make homemade brownies, he excitedly said "YES!"

His eagerness to serve and help me in so many ways reminds me of my need to serve and be willing to be used by God. Over the time he's lived with us, I've been reminded that the joys in life are simple and not really complex. He is such a sweet spirit and I've learned so much from him.

Psalm 113:9
"He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the LORD."

I'm happy to be a foster mom!

Addison's Baby Dedication

"I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him." 1 Samuel 1:27

Addison's baby dedication was a beautiful time of dedicating the gift God's given to us in Addison back to Him. I cried when Dr. Wood (our District "Pastor" Superintendent) began the ceremony. I mean...God gave her to us! Us! She is THE MOST beautiful child and I really feel so amazing just being called her mother.

I remember the pain of many years of infertility and not understanding why God wasn't moving on my behalf, time after time after time. Tears would fall. My heart would break and sometimes just feel so empty. But God did know the plans He had for me. Jeremiah 29:11"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." It was my life verse and sometimes I felt so far from God that I wondered if He really did indeed have a plan. He did. Addison. I love her with all my heart and I am so thankful for her. Even if she's the only child I ever have. I am blessed beyond measure.