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Archive for April, 2006

“Bones” Theory

Posted in Lighter Fare, Moving, army wife on April 30, 2006 | 2 Comments »

I’m switching hats for a moment to my “military spouse” hat. My husband has been selected to attend the Sergeants Major Academy, which means we are moving this summer. We have lived the past six and a half years in beautiful, green Central Virginia. The trees and mountains are so lush and green, and in [...]

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Sometimes Right, Sometimes Wrong, Never Perfect

Posted in Adoption, Infertility on April 29, 2006 | 2 Comments »

I have had this title in my head for days, now, but am still trying to figure out where to go with it. So bear with me. I felt a need to post it in progress without letting any more time go by.
I started my website and blog with the intent of encouraging other folks [...]

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Adoption – For Those Who Choose It

Posted in Adoption on April 20, 2006 | 20 Comments »

NOTE for folks linking directly to this post: Please take the time to read through the comments following. I don't want to alter the original post as that would destroy the context in wich those were written. I also encourage you to click over to my recent posts. Rather than have this go on and on with further comments from me, I [...]

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Happy Resurrection Day!

Posted in Faith on April 16, 2006 | 2 Comments »

He is Risen!

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Truly Blessed

Posted in Faith, Infertility on April 12, 2006 | 4 Comments »

Well, I was already feeling a bit guilty for indulging in whining and self pity for my last post and have been in process of counting my blessings. Then I received an email from a friend. God seems to be working on me through email this week.
The transmission quit on my friend’s traveling [...]

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Infertility Rears It’s Head Again

Posted in Adoption, Infertility on April 10, 2006 | 8 Comments »

I was not planning to blog today, but here I am. I just answered an email from a friend inquiring about our plans for a second child and it occurred to me that infertility is still complicating my life.
Yes I am now a mom – God brought our beautiful son to us through adoption. He turned [...]

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Joy & Wonder

Posted in Children, Faith on April 8, 2006 | 2 Comments »

Today I played in the rain with my 3 year old. He was just thrilled to run in the rain with his rainboots on. What a blessing to take joy in my child's joy.
The Chief end of man is to glorify God BY enjoying Him forever. Desiring God by John Piper
I'll probably spend a lifetime learning [...]

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Entry for April 04, 2006

Posted in Faith, Parenting on April 8, 2006 | Leave a Comment »

Well, I’ve gotten a little side tracked from my “Purpose” study and am behind here as well. But do check out my website! It’s just about ready for launch: http://www.journeytomom.net.
In addition to working on the website, ds has started potty training. I had no idea how consuming that would be! I am finding it [...]

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Entry for March 20, 2006

Posted in Adoption, Faith, Infertility on April 8, 2006 | Leave a Comment »

In looking back over my last entry I realized I tilted a little to one side in regarding the balance between God's sovereignty and our own free will. It is a difficult concept for me to wrap my finite brain around. On one hand God, as the creator of all, is in control of His [...]

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Entry for March 17, 2006

Posted in Faith, Infertility on April 8, 2006 | Leave a Comment »

I am on Day 12 of A Purpose Driven Life. So I'm on Purpose #1 right now: "You were planned for God's Pleasure." The last couple of days as I've pondered this, I've wondered "What if we had never had children? What if God did not bring our son into our family?" It's hard to [...]

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