Ribbons, Socks and a Showing! Oh my!

The weather yesterday was beautiful. I could not bring my self to put Naomi's shoes on. Well her favorite game became, "Take my socks off and try to put them on." It was adorable and a bit annoying at the same time (I lost count how many times I put her socks on.) But It was so cute to see her trying to put the sock on.

She would hold up the sock once she got it off:
Then she would hold it to her foot!
So cute! Naomi is quite the smart little girl.

I also got a package today! It was hair ribbons from Olive Blue to match Naomi's Easter dress. I am SO excited they are PERFECT. The proceeds go to Cora's playground, and my girl will look super cute. This is not the best picture but you can get the idea. the rhinestone in the middle matches the buttons and the yellows are similar.
The last exciting news is that they are showing the house today from 2-3. Say a little prayer. Me, Naomi, the cat, and the dog get to go hang out somewhere. I am not sure what we will do.

Sick day

Poor Naomi has another ear infection. I took her to the doctor Tuesday, and that was a rough afternoon. She was cranky and I was not feeling good either. Just before we left for the doctors I took my temp as well and found out it was 100.5. So I decided to put off the other errands I needed to run. Well I ended up running most of them anyway. The place I sent Naomi's medication took an hour and a half to fill her prescription. It was quite hard to keep a good attitude. I had to bite my tongue a few times. I think they were dealing with a new system. It looked quite hectic behind the counter. I think I counted about 9 people in the pharmacy area.

Yesterday Adam had to come home to take care of his girls. My fever was up to 101.4. I think it is funny that Adam has only taken three sick days at Cessna, and two of them were because of me. Again, I am so blessed. Naomi was feeling tons better and I napped for 5 hours yesterday. I hope today that we are both feeling good enough to go to the park or something.

"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things." Philippians 4:8

Twirly dresses

I don't have a lot to write about today. But a major thought has been in my mind lately. I have been amazed at how much Adam loves his little girl. On our way back from Independence we stopped in Wichita to pick an Easter dress for Naomi. I was looking a a dress and he comes up to me with a dress we had picked earlier twirling it and said something like, "Too bad she can't spin I think she would love this one. This is a great twirling dress." We eventually picked out a different dress (one with a jacket, April can still be chilly) Then we worked it out so that should we get Amara, she will get the twirly dress. Part of me really wants to go back and get a bigger size and she can have it later. I think I have a lot of twirly dresses to look forward to. Naomi is such a daddy's girl. It is so much fun to see them together. I am truly blessed to have such an amazing man as my husband! I enjoy watching the delight that Adam takes in watching Naomi. I can't help but to think of my Heavenly Father and the Delight He has in us. I knew having children gave you more insight in to how God sees us, but i never realized how much it would impact my walk with Him. Being a mom has given me a lot more insight in to one of my favorite poems:

Because...
I made her. She is different. She is unique. With Love, I formed her in her mother's womb. I fashioned her with great Joy. I remember with pleasure the days I created her. To me, She is beautiful. I love her. I love her smile. I love her ways. I love to hear her laugh and to see the silly things she does. She is herself and no one else. This is how I made her.

I made her pretty but not beautiful because I know her heart, and I know that she would be vein. I wanted her to search her heart, and learn that in me she would be beautiful. It would be the Spirit that would draw people to her.

I made her in such a way that she would need Me. I made her a little more lonesome than she would like to be because I want her to turn to Me in her loneliness. I made her dependent so she would depend on Me.

I know her heart. I know that if I had not made her like this she would go her chosen way, and forget about Me, her Creator. I have given her many good and happy things because I love her. I have seen her broken heart, and the tears she has cried alone. I have been with her and had a broken heart, too.

Many times she has stumbled and fallen because she would not take my hand. She has learned hard lessons, because she would not listen to my voice. So many times I have sadly watched her go on her own way, alone.

And now she is mine again. I made her and then bought her. I paid a high price for her...
because I love her.
I have had to reshape and mold her, renewing her for My plan. It has not been easy for her or for me. I want her to be conformed to my image. This is the goal I have set for her...
because I love her.

Honestly I am not sure who wrote it or where I found the poem. But it is special to me.

And here is my sleepy special little girl with Smokey, her traveling buddy.

News x2

Well we went to Independence on Friday to look at rentals. As we drove up to the first one we liked the look of it. It is a decent sized 3 bedroom 1.5 bath. LARGE living room and a lot of cabinet space in the kitchen. It was the most pricey of the houses we saw. It was the only one that did not smell, was trashed, looked to be falling down, etc... It also has a HUGE fenced back yard for Rubia and eventually the kid(s). (I'll get to that later). We are quite excited! It is also about 4-6 blocks from the park. It looks to be a great place.

Now when we got home I checked my email and low and behold our caseworker finally sent me an email. It is as follows:

"I wanted to let you know that the Best Interest Staffing for Amara has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 3. I will either know later that day or the next day on which family is selected for her."

So I am pray for those involved in this staffing. We would love to take this little girl home, but we ultimately want her to go to the best home for her. We are one of five families being considered for her. So they have a lot to talk about and they need a lot of wisdom.

How marvelous!

Well we are not that big in to Valentine's Day but this year we decided to go to a "banquet" at our church. We ate then we watched Fireproof. We had seen it before but I enjoyed it again. I also found myself thinking about the Ultimate Love. We are unable to truly understand and give love with out knowing He who first Loved us. God gave the ultimate sacrifice (the death of His perfect Son) because He loves us so very much. On Sunday we sang "I Stand Amazed (How Marvelous)." My Saviors love is quite marvelous. Here are the words:

I stand amazed in the presence
Of Jesus the Nazarene,
And wonder how He could love me,
A sinner, condemned, unclean.

Chorus:
O how marvelous! O how wonderful!
And my song shall ever be:
O how marvelous! O how wonderful!
Is my Savior's love for me!

He took my sins and my sorrows,
He made them His very own;
He bore the burden to Calvary,
And suffered and died alone.

When with the ransomed in glory
His face I at last shall see,
’Twill be my joy through the ages
To sing of His love for me.

Oh yes our house is on the market, I found it on the internet over the weekend. Here is a link. So If you know any one looking to move to the area, feel free to share it!

Getting bigger!

So Naomi and I went to get her weight checked. I almost fell over when I saw how much she weighed! she was 18 lb 3.8 oz! Our little girl had gained a pound in two weeks! I have not seen that much of a gain since November. Yea! We also got to visit with Sarah and Luke. I think Naomi has a thing for Luke. She was really quite the whole time we were visiting at the hospital. But as soon as we were done she was talking non-stop! Silly Girl!

The other big news is that there is now a "For Sale" sign in our front yard. Hopefully I will get a picture of it in the next few days and get the sad picture up. I will also probably put a link up as well. It could not hurt could it? It is going to be sad selling our first home (particularly since we may be taking a loss.) The Realtor does not think that the house will sell very fast (more than 6 months). But I know God has a plan. He could sell this house in a day if He so desired. I can't wait to see Him work.

I am amazed...

I know I am not the most consistent blogger, but I have been avoiding it the last few days. If you remember my last blog I requested prayer for little Cora. Well those prayers have been answered. Cora is now free of cancer, she is not tired or scared any more. On Sunday she went to rest in Jesus' arms. I am not sure why This little girl and her family have touched me so deep, but I am currently crying as I type this. It could be because of Naomi. They are about the same age. It could be reminiscent of the pain from the loss of my brother. It could just be that God has called me to intercede for them so I might see again how He works. I don't know, and may not this side of heaven.

I can't imagine what Jessica and Joel must be feeling having lost their baby girl. On one hand their little girl is Home and whole. On the other, Cora was so young. It is hard to think of loosing such a little one. But God has His perfect plan. While the pain won't ever fully vanish, God has an awesome plan. One of my friends wrote me and mentioned that Cora has done more in her 11 months of life than many have done in all their life to further the kingdom. I am amazed as I have been looking at many blogs to see how God has spread this story.

As for me, I hold my girl a little more and a little closer. I relish her laughs and smiles. My God is sovern! And I will rest in Him. He has Naomi in his hand, I am mearly a steward untill He calls us home. I still continue to pray for the family and friends of Cora. My heart goes out to them. My devotion challanged me to "Take inventory of our every blessing." So here is a short list of my blessings:
Adam
Naomi
Music
The ability to stay at home
Clothes that need to be washed because God gave us clothes to wear,
Away to wash those clothes without having to to to the river. (yeah I'm doing laundry today)
Food and the ability to cook
Electricity
A warm house
An awesome Van to drive
A positive out look
Prayer, I can talk directly to The Creator of the Universe!
Supportive and loving extended family
And so much more!

Getting into the pantry. I'm Hungery mom!

Up on one knee. I'll be getting up on my own in no time!
She has been trying to figure out how to stand on her own. It is amazing to see her try.

Husbandless...

Adam just left for Tulsa with the youth group. They are going to a conference called Planet Wisdom. It is a pretty cool event. I am kind of jealous. I got to go last year and had a great time. Being 7 months pregnant and going to a youth conference is quite fun. I remember that is when I started having my Braxton Hix (I was not drinking enough.) The baby (Naomi) had a ball. I think she really liked feeling the bass durring the worship. She sure did move alot. Probaby worshiping God with the rest of us. The band was the now popular Addison Road! Good memories... I am sure they will have a grand time. I will be praying for them. I really enjoyed the message last year. It was focussed on God being the potter. (very relavant for me seeind as I was so pregnant). This year I think the theme is Every day Heros. I will be interested to see how it goes.

Now on to Miss Naomi... she is missing her daddy. She woke up early to tell him good-buy. Then she would not let him go. Today we will try to head over to the park. I can't believe it is 70 in Febuary! This will be the first time she will play on her own. so we shall se how it goes. Otherwise we have a jewlry party to go to tommorrow. Otherwise we will just be hanging out. Adam will be home late tomorrow night.

Me on the other hand have quite a bit to do. Here is a list:

• finnish the photo album/scrapbook for Youthville
• Tape the windows upstairs
• paint the windows upstairs.
  
• finnish taping the Dinning room.

I am not sure how much I will get done with Naomi to play with but I will give a good effort! I hope every one has a great day!

PS Please pray for a little girl named Cora. She is 11months old and is battling cancer. I personaly have not met them but my heart goes out to them having a little one close to that age. For info their blog is The Macs on the side. Thanks!