Chasing a Dream Where the Sunflowers Grow: May 2013

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

A "Surprise" Ladies Tea

Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

Alice came home from school and said there was something important she and I needed to go to, it was a "surprise", but she thought I would like it. Oh, and we had to wear something nice and be ready by 6:15. :)

I had a busy day prior to her surprising me. I spent most of the day registering four of our kids in their new schools, and she was one of them. ;-)

So after dinner I took a shower and we both dressed for the occasion (surprise) and headed back to her school.

When we got there we were greeted in the parking lot by other dressed up fifth grade girls, welcoming us, and telling us where to go. :)

Once we were in the media center, I was pleasantly surprised to see fancy tables set for tea and a room full of other "special ladies" that had been invited.

Yes, it was "Ladies Tea" put on by the Fifth Grade Girls "Rock" Club!

We sat at a table with her best friend Aubree and her grandmother. :)

We had a lovely cake with flowers and tea. :)

mini cup cakes :)

Alice and me :)

The program :)

Our table centerpiece :)

Alice and Aubree & the Fifth Grade Girls getting ready to award the "special ladies" in their life. :)

My yummy cake :)

My rose from Alice

Alice saved her napkin with utensils. :)


When it was time to leave, God had this beautiful sunset waiting for us in the parking lot! :)

Friday, May 24, 2013

Join The Journey

Thanks to Rick Smith (Noah's dad), I have had the privilege of being invited to Join The Journey, a daily devotional written each day by different members of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas. I love reading through the Bible together and meeting each of the writers, as they introduce themselves and tell how God's word relates to them, as it relates to me too! Here's today's KEY VERSE:

"Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in Your sight, let me know Your ways that I may know You, so that I may find favor in Your sight. Consider too, that this nation is Your people." And He said, "My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest." (Exodus 33:13-14).

Perfect words for us as we are moving very soon to our new house on June 1st! :) Not only that, but God must want us to remember where we have been before we go, as we just got a call last week from Andy Lehman, Vice President of Lifesong for Orphans. Wow! I wish I could say he just called to congratulate us because we were moving lol. But he had no idea and wanted to see where we were with our adoption loan from them. Unfortunately, we still have an outstanding balance with them and we know our daughter would not be here without their help. Thankfully, he was very kind and understanding when I told him of our hardship since coming home from Ukraine, Jim losing his business, his business truck, and now our home, which is why we are moving! But we have gained a daughter! And I told him we want to pay forward what was given so freely to us, just as soon as we can, in order to help others adopt their children, just like we were helped! :) So many more need to be found. So many more are waiting to come home to their families!

Each day here is bittersweet. We have been given so much and we owe it all to Jesus. Thank You Lord for always being with us and thank you to Lifesong for Orphans for reaching out to us. Bless them and all the families waiting to adopt their children and please help us continue to do our part. In Jesus name. Amen..

Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel.

Exodus 19:5-6