We picked up Brad from the airport yesterday! He brought home for us a sick , achy, cranky, self! He has a bad cold and flu go on! He is miserable! I am trying to give him grace and mercy, but after being sick myself for over a week and dealing with life and three kids by myself, I was hoping for a little down time for me to fully recover...NOT HAPPENING! Now I get to baby a 4th child! UGH!! God, please grant me the patience I need for my family right now...PLEASE!!!
I am so happy to have Brad home, just not in this state! Love you, Honey! PLEASE GET BETTER SOON! xoxo
Monday, February 15, 2010
The Joys of Potty Training
Well, Brad got a whim of energy and decided that Peighton should potty train today. He helped her pick out some "big girl" panties! To my surprise, she must have felt the same way. She stayed dry for over 5 hours! She had a little accident after lunch, but went on the potty! She is now in a pull up and in la la land for her nap! After nap, we will try the panties again and she how she does the rest of the day! Way To Go, PEIGHTON! So far so good! If it only stays this easy!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
God's Will slowly revealing itself!
Today I got an email from New Covenant Fellowship Academy's financial advisor regarding the Preschool director/teacher position at their school. My prayer over the last month has been for God to close doors here in Colorado and open them in Arizona or give me contentment to His calling for us to stay in Colorado. The other thing that I prayed about was that if I got the job at NCF Academy, that would be the start of contentment in Colorado. The email that I received basically stated that they were going before the board and elders tonight and that they are definitely considering me for director of the preschool!
Today I feel like I have such a purpose and that God is revealing that His plan for our lives is for us to be here in Colorado! Now that I really feel sure about that, I feel like I can wholeheartedly invest myself into all aspects...friendships, church, teaching/directing, etc! It feels so good to be walking in obedience to what God is calling us to do! I have felt so alone and off the beaten path, walking in uncertainty! God has been so faithful to us and I feel like He is paving the way for us to be used by Him. Brad's job is going really well, and God has provided such an amazing opportunity of growth for Brad. Now with this preschool position, I can be challenged and grow to what God has called me to do. The boys are adjusting really well here, are making friends, and really didn't want to move back to AZ! Peighton will grow and thrive wherever, so she is good. I am excited about her being part of the NCF Academy preschool because they have so much to offer! We can even start thinking an praying about the adoption journey for Peighson, since we already have our agency in Colorado picked!
I just am so excited to dive into life here, now that I know this is where we are planted and where God wants us to do life! Thank you, Jesus for revealing your plans for our lives, so we can come together and do your will! I am so thankful to not be walking in uncertainty! Things are coming together for us after a very long year of trials! THANK YOU, GOD FOR YOUR FAITHFULNESS, GRACE, MERCY, AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR US!!!!
Today I feel like I have such a purpose and that God is revealing that His plan for our lives is for us to be here in Colorado! Now that I really feel sure about that, I feel like I can wholeheartedly invest myself into all aspects...friendships, church, teaching/directing, etc! It feels so good to be walking in obedience to what God is calling us to do! I have felt so alone and off the beaten path, walking in uncertainty! God has been so faithful to us and I feel like He is paving the way for us to be used by Him. Brad's job is going really well, and God has provided such an amazing opportunity of growth for Brad. Now with this preschool position, I can be challenged and grow to what God has called me to do. The boys are adjusting really well here, are making friends, and really didn't want to move back to AZ! Peighton will grow and thrive wherever, so she is good. I am excited about her being part of the NCF Academy preschool because they have so much to offer! We can even start thinking an praying about the adoption journey for Peighson, since we already have our agency in Colorado picked!
I just am so excited to dive into life here, now that I know this is where we are planted and where God wants us to do life! Thank you, Jesus for revealing your plans for our lives, so we can come together and do your will! I am so thankful to not be walking in uncertainty! Things are coming together for us after a very long year of trials! THANK YOU, GOD FOR YOUR FAITHFULNESS, GRACE, MERCY, AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR US!!!!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Prayer of Contentment
I am in this place of discontentment, that I have been battling through for quite some time. My battle is wanting to move back to AZ or being content with living in Colorado. I know that through Christ, I can be completely happy and fulfilled living in either place, but with our history in CO, I tend to want to move back to AZ where life was good! It has been such a challenge living here, in all aspects!
As I put this whole battle in perspective, I know deep down that moving to AZ could be an escape to what God has called us to Colorado for, but I don't want to believe it! I am in complete denial that AZ is not the answer and plan that God has for us! I want it to be! I need to completely lay at God's feet His plan and purpose for our family! I need to completely trust in what that is, as hard as it may be!
There are so many pros and cons to living at either place. We need to just fix our eyes on what God wants for us! It is so hard for me to fully rely on God to obey what He wants for our lives, when I want to go back to AZ so badly! I don't want to walk in disobedience and move to AZ when that is not His calling! It is such a hard place to be in, and of course, I want to know His will NOW and not wait for His timing!
There are so many things that we are waiting to hear from Him about...where He wants us to live and do His will, whether or not another adoption journey is part of His plan, my career, whether PCCC is where we are supposed to be...
All I can do is wait for God to lead and guide our lives and make his plan and purpose for our lives known! Until then, I will pray, read His word, and wait for Him to open and close doors, and pray for contentment with where He currently has us.
As I put this whole battle in perspective, I know deep down that moving to AZ could be an escape to what God has called us to Colorado for, but I don't want to believe it! I am in complete denial that AZ is not the answer and plan that God has for us! I want it to be! I need to completely lay at God's feet His plan and purpose for our family! I need to completely trust in what that is, as hard as it may be!
There are so many pros and cons to living at either place. We need to just fix our eyes on what God wants for us! It is so hard for me to fully rely on God to obey what He wants for our lives, when I want to go back to AZ so badly! I don't want to walk in disobedience and move to AZ when that is not His calling! It is such a hard place to be in, and of course, I want to know His will NOW and not wait for His timing!
There are so many things that we are waiting to hear from Him about...where He wants us to live and do His will, whether or not another adoption journey is part of His plan, my career, whether PCCC is where we are supposed to be...
All I can do is wait for God to lead and guide our lives and make his plan and purpose for our lives known! Until then, I will pray, read His word, and wait for Him to open and close doors, and pray for contentment with where He currently has us.
Peighton and her daddy
As I am blogging about our current life, my heart is so tender at the immediate sight to my right. Peighton and daddy are cozying on the couch and she is enveloped in his arms fully asleep on his chest. It is such a tender moment to witness. Brad is completely engulfed in the moment! Thank you, God for these tender little moments that are held so dear to our hearts!
Praying for Peighson
Our family is praying about adopting another little girl from Korea. We felt called to adoption about 7 years ago and God faithfully blessed our family with Peighton! We felt called also to two girls (sisters/daughters). We are laying the possiblity of adopting Peighson at God's feet. We would be so blessed by another little girl to call our own and give Peighton a little sister to grow up with.
Dear Jesus, if it is your will and plan and purpose for our family, we pray that you would open the doors for the journey of adoption a second time! We have been so blessed by your faithfulness by bringing into our hearts and lives, Peighton Eunhye! The thought of being blessed with another daughter/sister would be a double blessing for our family! We would be blessed beyond measure if you entrust us with Peighson! I know that if it is your plan, you already have her chosen for our family! We lay this possibility at your feet and pray that you would lead and guide us to into the journey of another Korean adoption and the completion of our family, that we feel you called us to!
In the precious name of Jesus, Amen!
Dear Jesus, if it is your will and plan and purpose for our family, we pray that you would open the doors for the journey of adoption a second time! We have been so blessed by your faithfulness by bringing into our hearts and lives, Peighton Eunhye! The thought of being blessed with another daughter/sister would be a double blessing for our family! We would be blessed beyond measure if you entrust us with Peighson! I know that if it is your plan, you already have her chosen for our family! We lay this possibility at your feet and pray that you would lead and guide us to into the journey of another Korean adoption and the completion of our family, that we feel you called us to!
In the precious name of Jesus, Amen!
Daddy's Home!
It is so nice having Brad home for a full week after his 3 week absence on the road! As Peighton and I were driving to the airport and were only a few minutes away froom picking him up, she got so excited to know that she would see daddy soon! Her face just lit up when she saw him! Their bond is so amazing! I must admit that when I saw him coming towards the car, I had butterflies in my stomach! It was like when we were first dating! I have so enjoyed being around Brad and find that I don't let him out of my sight too much!
He leaves again tomorrow (a day earlier that expected) because of the weather coming to the midwest. He needs to make sure that he gets to the Kentucky show by Tuesday. My Valentine will be flying home on Sunday afternoon for Valentine's Day! The best valentine present for me will be spending time with my honey!
I am not looking forward to him being gone again, and again, but I am thankful for the opportunity that God has given our family to make a good income and get our monthly needs met! It will be a sacrifice for our family for a time, but it will be worth it!
Brad will be gone 3 weekends in a row in February and then for a weekend in March and 10 days in mid March. He will be home for spring break and we may take that week and go to AZ for the week. Depending on how he does at these shows!
I am so grateful for all Brad is doing for our family! He is so devoted and is willing to sacrifice for his family! We are blessed beyond measure by his hard work and dedication to us!
He leaves again tomorrow (a day earlier that expected) because of the weather coming to the midwest. He needs to make sure that he gets to the Kentucky show by Tuesday. My Valentine will be flying home on Sunday afternoon for Valentine's Day! The best valentine present for me will be spending time with my honey!
I am not looking forward to him being gone again, and again, but I am thankful for the opportunity that God has given our family to make a good income and get our monthly needs met! It will be a sacrifice for our family for a time, but it will be worth it!
Brad will be gone 3 weekends in a row in February and then for a weekend in March and 10 days in mid March. He will be home for spring break and we may take that week and go to AZ for the week. Depending on how he does at these shows!
I am so grateful for all Brad is doing for our family! He is so devoted and is willing to sacrifice for his family! We are blessed beyond measure by his hard work and dedication to us!
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