Grandma's Quilt

Well as promised, Grandma made a quilt for Gracie. It's a one of a kind and made with love. What a great blessing to have such a talented grandma. I love you Mom!

OH, and here's fat cat. He's the softest cat and he doesn't even shed!

A state of limbo

Limbo

Well that's where we are today. So many questions out there are unanswered.

I am struggling as I feel my fight or flight response about to take over and I am struggling to feel confidence in God's provision for this adoption. I was told only yesterday before I learned of the boy being returned, to not worry about tomorrow, be mindful of it, but don't spend time worrying. I've made so many plans with this little one in them all. That's what I choose to focus on. For today and tomorrow and until I get her home.

I'm still determined, still planning and still going. Going to get her!

So for now, I am clinging to my two beautiful pictures, my imaginations of our plans and my faith in God's plans. HE got me here, HE'll work it out. That I'm sure of.

I spent several minutes yesterday before the fiasco dreaming about Gracie's messy face as she works on her first vanilla cone. Makes me smile! I'll post pictures when I can get them.

http://www.gainingalittlegrace.com/

This is the address of a fundraiser that my wonderful Mom has set up for Gracie's adoption. She is an excellent seamstress, and I'm so fortunate she is using those talents to help bring my girl home! The clothes are made to fit an American Girl doll or any 18 inch doll. Check out the site and take a look at my mom's talents.

Happy Spring

It would seem that I am in a little bit of a slump as far as writing goes. Not much to report here and every time I get a moment of literary brilliance, I am away from my computer and then the inspiration goes as quickly as it came. In my mind I'm richer for the thoughts I'm sure, but to miss the opportunity to pass bits of certainly profound wisdom and enlightenment along, I have accomplished nothing.

I will share some of my photos that I've taken though. I'm looking forward to the day when I can share a multitude of pictures of my girl and make up for all the lost time. Oh, and happy spring!

This was taken last summer on an exceptionally (ok, random) humid day. If you look closely, you can almost see a smile on the frog's face.

My flowers! Oh, I can't wait for them to come back. They're almost representative of the hope I have for this summer and many summers to come! Beautiful and so full of wonder for me!

And then there is Stella in her favorite napping spot (under my bed). You would think that she had just run a mile, but no, she just commits to what ever she is doing wholeheartedly. Even if it's snoring and keeping me awake at night. Do you think Gracie will like her? I think it might take awhile!

Gracie's room is almost done!

Still waiting for her quilt from Grandma. Can't wait till she comes home to her room. :)

What a beauty!

Long overdue update

Well, a lot has happened since my last posting. All is going well and I am hoping to still be on track for late spring travel. My homestudy is finished and I've been accepted into the Russian program by my adoption agency.
I have a fundraiser set up for March 1. Hopefully there will be a great turnout, and much will be accomplished in raising awareness and funds for this adoption.
I am so aware of God's blessings in this process. HE is the author of good and loves me! HE loves my children and cares for our needs!

What more could I ask for.