My Baby Girl

This time nine years ago I was checking into the hospital to deliver you, my sweet angel! You were already a week past your "due" date and there was no hint of you budging. I couldn't stand it. I wanted to meet my daughter so bad! It was a rough night of no sleep and lots of sickness, but when morning came they moved me to a nice big room and administered the ever so wonderful epidural! The nurse was just a saint in my eyes, she told me that with or without the epidural I would still get the same prize in the end. And that I did get, my sweet little black eyed and black haired, Little Lady! You came out so calm and without a sound. In fact, after about 10 minutes of them trying to get you to cry the nurse finally had to spank your feet several time to get you to cry! Your first spanking, and it was for being so good and quiet! You were beautiful. Your daddy got to hold you first and he was speechless. Then I got to look in those big beautiful eyes and it was love immediately. You can never describe that moment to someone, it just has to be felt. You were such an easy baby to care for! When your little brother came along, not long after you, you loved and were so sweet as a big sister. You still are! You have been a joy and delight these past 9 years and I am so thankful you are a child of God! This has been a different year with lots of transition, but you are an example of following and obey the Lord and his will for your life. I love you Little Lady!

This year you have been in BCS school in the third grade. So far you have made all A's on your report card. You are so good to complete all your homework without my help or reminding you.

You have several close and dear friends that make life here fun!

You love to play with your PetShops and your American Girl Dolls.

You have been amazing at getting out of your comfort zone and reaching out to the nationals here. You love wearing the national clothing and that opens many doors for us.

You love to eat American Macaroni and Cheese and you are a very picky eater. You will learn soon enough to love the food here!

You love to read!

Happy Birthday Little Lady!!!

Most Precious Gift

Waking up to this picture in my email was priceless! It does my heart so good to see my parents serving our Father outside their comfort zones! I know what they must be experiencing isn't always fun and easy, but oh the servants Christ is molding them to be! At times my heart hurts so bad, as I long to be near them in this life....but I know the reward for this sacrifice will be great once we are in Heaven. I dream that on those streets of gold we will live in a house with many many rooms, even as I type Christ is there preparing them for us. I hope our rooms are right next to each other!

Sing the wondrous love of Jesus;
Sing his mercy and his grace.
In the mansions bright and blessed
He'll prepare for us a place.

While we walk the pilgrim pathway
Clouds will overspread the sky
But when travlin days are over
Not a shadow not a sigh

When we all get to heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!

Onward to the prize before us!
Soon his beauty we'll behold;
Soon the pearly gates will open;
We shall tread the streets of gold.

Happy Birthday

We survived a 7 year old's sleepover!! We all had to take naps this afternoon!!! Here are a few pictures from the party....

Happy Birthday

This post is for my wonderful husband who is a birthday man today!!! Thank you for being a wonderful husband and father! Thank you for being the spiritual leader of our family and allowing us to follow our Lord where ever He calls! I love you more than words can say. Hope you enjoy your present.....

Goals for Today

It is a new day and I want to spend it resting in the Lord. We will attend a Kannada speaking church this morning. I want to get to the chicken place and take Savannah to the nearest toy store to buy anything she wants. It is her 8th birthday today. I am so thankful for the most beautiful girl that the Father blessed me with. My prayer for her is that she will grow up to be a godly, humble servant of the Father.

Surprise

I have to say that this has been a very special birthday. My quad mates, children and husband had been planning all week a surprise party for me. I was very surprised!! Shannon took me out to eat last night for dinner and then we went to a few stores (child-free). When we arrived back at the "farm" the kids and friends had decorated and bought cake and ice cream. It was a real treat. Then we stayed up until midnight just talking about life overseas! What fun!