Spring is here

Wow, it's been an exciting few weeks. I've taken time to recharge myself, get my priorities straight and grow in my spiritual life as well. Spring is a time for change and new beginnings. I love it. The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping and there's an overall feeling of good things to come. I hope everyone had a good Easter and spring break. I know I enjoyed having Hailee with me for the 9 days she was off of school. In fact, I didn't want to send her back yesterday! But I can't say that or she'll completely feed off of it! "Mommy, I want to be with you!" There are many pictures that have been taken. Mostly by my mom because my camera needs a new battery. And I haven't gotten around to it. My mom rescues me in times that I'm not prepared. Like Easter egg hunts, Easter and important events overall. So pictures are to come :o)

On another exciting note. I believe that God is calling our family to adopt a child. Particularly from Ethiopia. I was concerned about not being able to conceive naturally for the past year and a half and finally it hit me. Maybe God wants us to adopt. I've always wanted to adopt a child and my husband and I have discussed it before but recently it's been so heavy on my heart. I was thinking about it a lot a few months back then kind of focused on getting pregnant again. Then about a week ago I watched the movie "Blood Diamond" OMG, if you have not seen this movie you must. It was heart wrenching but the reality of what goes on in other countries. Mostly of which we turn a blind eye to. It's about what happened in 1999 in Sierra Leonne , Africa. Innocent people were killed, children were made into killing machines and a civil war broke out and lasted I think until 2002? Correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, it was powerful. And I don't care if I ever own another diamond as long as I live. So on a lighter note. I've been researching and talking to people, emailing others who have adopted from there and PRAYING that my husband feels the same passion I do about adopting a child. Praying that God reveals to him what he has revealed to me. I'm trying to be patient and not bombard him with, "Let's get started on the paperwork today!" I'm trying to remember that God's timing is perfect, but it's very hard when you feel so strongly about something. Where will we get the money for this when we're already in debt? I haven't a clue. But when theres a WILL theres a way. There are grants , special loans, the adoption tax credit any most of all GOD! He will provide if he see's fit :o) So if anyone has any creative ways to make so money feel free to share!