Happy Thanksgiving...

Wishing all of you a Thanksgiving filled with

the comfort and love of family and friends,

food enough to eat, and time to nap afterward ;o)

Thanksgiving...

I am thankful for ~

My husband, who loves me.

My family, who is always there for me.

My friends, who have shared their lives, love, laughter, and tears with me.

My health, that has been good so far.

My job, that allows me to pay my bills.

Our Soldiers, who sacrifice so that others don't have to.

My God, who has carried me and given me hope.

Veterans Day...

Thanks to all of our service men and women, hope you get to enjoy this day!

Take A Moment To Thank A Veteran

When you see someone in a uniform

Someone who serves us all,

Doing military duty,

Answering their country’s call,
Take a moment to thank them

For protecting what you hold dear;

Tell them you are proud of them;

Make it very clear.
Just tap them on the shoulder,

Give a smile, and say,

"Thanks for what you’re doing;

To keep us safe in the USA!"

By Joanna Fuchs

There are not words enough to thank all of you who have served or are serving this country. Your sacrifice, bravery, and willingness to defend amaze me every day. Your are the backbone of this country and we owe our freedom to you. Each of you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers today and every day.

Thanks for all you do! Happy Veterans Day!

Halloween Pics...

The little man himself... He was a martial arts guy this year..

Joshua and his favorite Aunt (it doesn't matter that I'm his only Aunt, lol)...

Joshua with Mom and Dad

a little late but better than never, lol... Love trick-or-treating with my nephew, I mean who could resist that semi-toothless grin right? He has finally lost his first tooth and has three more loose! I must hunt for a picture of his Dad without his front teeth to see how much they look alike, lol.

38 Months...

We have been caught in a traffic jam (kind of like in the picture) for 38 months.. Our particular traffic jam has been caused by a multitude of known and unknown things. These things have been enumerated here and in other places so many times before that it’s not necessary to do so again now.

So, where does this traffic jam leave us? I guess it depends on the day or maybe in some cases the hour I’m asked, “hey what’s going on with your adoption?” Today, at this minute, I have no desire to guess why we are still waiting, when the wait may end or even the reasons behind the wait. Today my answer is simply we are still waiting.

National Adoption Awareness Month...

Before you were conceived I wanted you,
Before you were born I loved you,
Before you were here an hour
I would die for you,
This is the miracle of life.
~ Maureen Hawkins

I hope you get to take the time to celebrate the families who will be or have been brought together out of love.

Maybe someone you know can share how adoption has touched their lives and/or made their family complete.