My week in review

High: I just once again have to brag on my hubby. He has gotten very busy over the last couple of weeks with work. He is a very involved husband and father. He doesn't really have hobbies outside of our family. He loves being with us. It's quite normal for him to wash dishes, make lunches and have a kid (or three) in his lap at all times. And I know it's very difficult for him to miss out on what's going on here at home. And "being gone" means riding around in a hot, sweaty truck with no ac and manual labor for 12-14 hours a day. It's no walk in the park. Thank you babe!!

Not the best quality, but this was daddy/daughter night at Chick-fil-A a few months ago. My oldest daughter is behind the camera. I was at an adoption retreat so he got them all ready and took them by himself. 

Lows: 
More like  U G L Y!!!!!
I hit a wall this week. 
I was OVER IT!!!
As a fellow adoptive mom described it, I was at a place called adoption burnout. The not so funny thing was that she posted that on the same day as my meltdown. At least I was in good company. I called and blubbered like a fool  spoke to our adoption coordinator who was very supportive and understanding. She, herself is an adoptive mom from this sweet country in Africa and experience a lot of the same heart ache we are facing. 
The good news is that it brought me to my knees and I was completely fine the next day. 

Lesson learned: It's ok to not like this sometimes. "This" being whatever you're going through. For us it's the not knowing what our life will look like in 6 months. It may be an illness or a broken relationship or a wayward child. The point is that God's grace covers it all. He hasn't forgotten about us or the sweet children that wait for us in Africa. Nor has He left you to walk whatever trial you are walking, alone. We are not alone. He is carrying us through. We do not see the whole picture, but He does because He wrote the story. 

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My week in review

I am linking up with Amy @ Filled With Praise for my week in review.

Huge blessings this week!
Our landscaping business is busy!! It's been very slow over the last couple of years and things are really picking up. It's a big change for all of us girls not to have our man around, but we are so thankful. He is really good at what he does, and it's such a blessing seeing him using his God given ability in a way that he loves. 

Check out more of his work....His Scapes


Lows:We didn't hear any word on our adoption this week. This is a very difficult wait. 


Lessons we're learning: We learned a lesson this week that was very difficult. We learned first hand the dangers of the internet with our children. God brought about great conversations and for that we are thankful. 

My week in review

 

 

I am really loving linking up over at Filled With Praise My Week in Review. I am challenged weekly to focus on what God is doing in my life. It's a great accountability tool for me.

 

 

 

 

Highs for the week:

This week was busy.

I had something that took me away from home every day. That equals lots of drive time for me and Vivian. It also means lots of sweet discussion and singing together.

We went to school and had lunch with the big girls. I brought in cupcakes to celebrate Leah's birthday, which is next week. I love catching a glimpse into their day and interacting with them while they are with their friends.

Cupcakes in the classroom. Madison got to pop over from her class for a few minutes.

Mama and Leah

I also was able to go to MOPS this week. It strikes me as funny that I have a daughter entering high school in the fall, and I have just joined MOPS for the first time. Now I realize, I have been missing out! This week was such a sweet time. A group of older women came in to serve the younger women with a tea party. Women who have grown children and now have grand children, ministering to moms with young children. Priceless! There was also a time of testimony that really touched my heart. These women truly love God and are so thankful to Him for the relationships that He has places in their lives through Mops. Women so need other women in their everyday lives. Such a great source of encouragement and accountability. I am really looking forward to getting more involved with these ladies in the fall and building some relationships.

Lows of the week:

The hubster and I had to make a decision this week that was difficult.

Lesson learned:

This was a week of reflection for me.

And what I came away with God's timing is perfect.

And He loves me right where I am. Ugly flaws and all, I am a precious child to Him.

I deserve His wrath, but I have His Mercy.   



My Week in Review @ Filled with Praise

Amy @ Filled With Praise is doing My Week in Review, so I am linking up.

Here are my highs and lows of the week....

{Greatest High}

God heard the cries of His people and moved a mountain this week in regards to our adoption

{Lowest Low}

I spent the night in the hospital with a friend whose father had a massive stroke. My heart breaks for her and her family and I am praying for peace and healing in the days to come as they make decisions for his care.

Want to share your highs and lows? Head on over to Filled With Praise and link up.