Happy Birthday Derek

Tracie, Renee, John and family,

I just don’t know how to thank you enough for sharing Derek’s birthday with us. When God called me to adopt Liam, I was so worried and afraid. The cost being the major obstacle. When I adopted Caleb and Elijah, I did everything I could not to have ask for anyone’s help. I knew though, to adopt Liam that I would have to ask others. And it hasn’t been easy. There are days when I just sit and pray, not knowing how in the world am I ever going to accomplish this. Each time I have doubted, God has stepped in and reassured me that He was with me. I have learned that this adoption is not about me, not what I am feeing but always about the child and God’s will. I have to remind myself that even though there are times when I am discouraged, that this is never about my feelings and fears. God has shown me that it is okay to ask for help when it’s needed. But nothing could have prepared me for what your family has done today. I’m still in tears after hearing from Renee earlier when she told me what you all were about to do. I am so unworthy of this amazing gift, but once again I am told….it isn’t about me, it’s about God and Liam and Derek and what he stood for. God Bless you and your family. I look forward to the day I get to meet Derek in Heaven and be able to thank him in person. God bless you!

Waitin' on Jimmy

Jimmy has been riding his bike to school this week. Today we waited outside for him to come home. It had just started to sprinkle and Elijah started doing a little "rain dance." Pretty funny actually! He's becoming a little ham! (Not sure where he gets that from???) Then Jimmy came up the sidewalk and you should have seen how excited Caleb and Elijah got! It was like they hadn't seen him in a month! Love it, love it, love it!

Congratulations Jimmy!

August 2, 2011

Congratulations! After a worldwide search, the photo you submitted for the 2011 NDSS Times Square Video has been selected!

The video will play in Times Square in the heart of New York City on the MTV plasma screen on Saturday, September 24, 2011. The National Down Syndrome Society invites you and your family and friends to celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month by attending the video presentation and participating in the New York City Buddy Walk® immediately following. Thousands are expected to participate in this event to promote acceptance and inclusion of all people with Down syndrome.

I submitted Jimmy's photo and he was chosen! I'm so excited!:)

Workin' at the Car wash:)

Everyone is Welcome

I just love this! Every night after Caleb and Elijah go to bed, Jimmy rearranges their Fisher Price nativity and puts everyone in their place. Note, that everyone is welcome to see Jesus, even Bullseye!

And yes, we are aware that Joseph is MIA. Jimmy has one of the kings filling in until he is found.:)

Wordless Wednesday

USCIS approved!

It won't be long now. My dossier will be apostilled next week and on it's way to my placing agency. I want to thank the person that donated to our FSP today. As I have said many times before, I could not bring this child home without the help from all of you. We still need $8,576 to bring our son home. So if all of you could help by spreading the word about our adoption, I would be so grateful. And believe me, no donation is too small!

Here's a picture of our little guy. I know you have seen it several times before, but it's the only one I have. The truth is, no one cares enough about him to take his picture. This picture is over a year old. How sad! Well, things will change when he comes home, because this Mama LOVES to take pictures and I will be taking tons of my sweet little Liam.

Thank you for your prayers and support for our family as we bring another precious child home. God Bless!