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Blessings,
Jen

A Child Waits

On Saturday we hosted an adoption reunion here at our home. There were 4 families that were able to make it. We all meet in 2003 when we each started our adoption journey's. At the time only one of the 4 couples had a (bio) child. On Saturday the same 4 couples now had 9 children. 8 of which were all brought home from various countries and joined to our families through adoption. Had the additional 2 couples been able to make it there would have been another 6 children brought home through adoption. Unbelievable!



I spent that evening celebrating the joy of adoption, my life, and the cherished friends I made on the journey.



Before bed I checked my emails one last time and I received this real picture of real children STILL waiting to belong to their forever families the same way my children and those here on Saturday do. They long to know a mom and dad, to be held, to be tucked in, to be read a bedtime story....My heart aches for these waiting children...Please look at their picture and pray with me that they have a forever family and that they are united soon!

Children depicted are 3 and 4 year old boys and girls from the Nadvirna Children's Home in Nadvirna, Ukraine. Photo by Melanie Bevan.

A borrowed poem

Some houses try to hide the factThat children shelter there,
Ours boasts it quiet openly,
The signs are Everywhere.For smears on the windows,
Little smudges on the doors,
I should apologize I guess,
For toys strewn on the floor.But I sat down with the children,
And we played and laughed and read,
And if the doorbell doesn't shine,
Their eyes will shine instead.For when at times I am forced to choose,
The one job or the other,
I'd like to cook, and clean, and scrub,
But first I'll be a MOTHER.

PSA - SAFETY ALERT

Hey Readers:

I'm not sure if this is true or not but I thought I'd pass the Public Service Accouncement along JUST IN CASE.

SAFETY ALERT:

It has come to the attention of the National Propane Gas Association that propane cylinders are being used in the manufacturing of Methamphetamines. This drug is commonly referred to as 'crank'. Manufacturers of this illegal substance are using propane cylinders for the storage and the use of anhydrous ammonia. These cylinders have been found in many states at cylinder exchange and refilling locations as well as in hotel rooms and mobile laboratories, where the manufacturing of this illegal substance takes place.

Meth cooks are getting the propane tanks from the exchanges at Wal-Mart, Kroger, gas stations, etc. and emptying them of the propane. They are filling them with anhydrous ammonia (which is used in their meth recipe). After they are finished with them, they return them to the store. They are then refilled with propane and sent back for you and me to buy. Anhydrous ammonia is very corrosive and weakens the structure of the tank. It can be extremely dangerous when mixed with propane and hooked up to our grills, etc. You should inspect the propane tank for any blue or greenish residue around the valve areas. If it is present, refuse to purchase that one.' If you suspect you already have one of these tanks, don't touch it. Notify the fire dept, DEA, or HazMat Emergency Response Unit immediately for disposition. Source: Check out the following website for more details. They also have pictures showing what contaminated tank valve might look like. http://www.npga.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=529

"Nutshell Philosophy

I received this from a friend...I hope you will take some time and reflect on this "Nutshell Philosphy"

1. Be Fishers of Men.... You catch 'em, He'll Clean 'em.
2. A family altar can alter a family.
3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.
4. Don't put a question mark where God put a full stop.
5. Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.
6. Exercise daily... Walk with the Lord!
7. Forbidden fruits create many jams.
8. Give God what's right, not what's left!
9. Give satan an inch and he'll be a ruler.
10. God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
11. God grades on the cross, not the curve.
12. God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts"!
13. God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
14. Having truth decay? Brush up on your Bible!
15. He who angers you, controls you!
16. He who is good at making excuses, is seldom good for anything else.
17. He who kneels before God can stand before anyone!
18. Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
19. Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory capacity.
20. Never give the devil a ride! He will always want to drive!
21. Nothing ruins the truth like stretching it.
22. Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.
23. "Pray" is a four-letter word that you can say anywhere.
24. Prayer - Don't give God instructions - just report for duty!
25. The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.
26. This Church is "Prayer Conditioned"!
27. To be almost saved is to be totally lost.
28. WARNING: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning!
29. Watch your step carefully! Everyone else does!
30. We don't change the message, the message changes us.
31. Wisdom has two parts: 1) Having a lot to say. 2) Not saying it.
32. Worry is the darkroom in which trouble is processed.
33. Remember God answers all knee mail.

That's what I am here for...

That's what my 6 year old daughter said to me this morning. Here is how it went:

Mom: sweeping the floor

Sadie: can I help you mom?

Mom: Sure honey, I will sweep the dirt into piles and you can pick the piles

Sadie: Thanks mom

Mom: No, honey, THANK YOU. I don't what I would do with out you

Sadie: No problem mom, that's what I'm here for...

So sweet!!! That girl is something else.

Night Light

There is an organization called NightLight who is in Bangkok, Thailand. They rescue women from prostitution. Click here for the full story:
http://www.nightlightbangkok.com/purposeandgoals.htm

Some women who are rescued make jewelry. Click here to see:
http://www.nightlightbangkok.com/catalogue.htm

And it's beautiful stuff. Looking for something unique that will support a precious cause? Look no further.