Monday, September 28, 2009
My New Awesome "Job"!!!!
Well, I am not sure I can really call it a job! Let's call it a blessing to be responsible for finding sponsors for special needs children in China! Today is my official post asking all of you to check out the NEW Pearl River Outreach Blog! Please book mark it, and check in on us often!I hope you will grab our adorable new blog button too! Thank you Danielle! Our goal is to have our Bamboo Babies sponsored 100%. The more sponsors we get, the more children we can bring into this special program. I can tell you from experience that these children are well cared for. First and foremost they are in foster homes where they are being loved!!!! One of Pearl River's goals is to prepare these children for their forever families!
I look forward to hosting the Pearl River Blog, and for sharing with you heart warming stories about some very special children and families!
Please sponsor one of our babies today! And, if you can't, will you choose one of our little ones to pray for!
It is a blessing to be part of such an amazing community of adoptive families! Together, we can give these beautiful children hope for a future!
Thank you in advance!
~Diana
Saturday, September 26, 2009
My Rock Band!!
Jeff surprised Ainsley with Guitar Hero this week!! We decided to make it "Rock Band" family night! It was a blast with Jeff on the drums, Mom on the guitar and Ainsley as lead singer!!! Her Rubiness wasn't up for rocking out with us, so she went off to bed! Our best song, "Beat it!"I have a feeling we will be doing an encore soon!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Prayers for Madison.. Update #2
Great News! Maddie is off the ventilator and breathing successfully on her own! She is also an unhappy camper about all of it. She wants milk, and food!!! Unfortunately, nothing but water for today. Bless her little heart. So, it sounds like today went as well as it possible can! Praise the Lord for taking care of Madison!!! I am sure a long night for Julie and Todd, but one I know they will happily endure!
Thanks again for your prayers!
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Julie just called, and Maddie's surgery went very well!!! Praise the Lord!! She is in recovery and they have not seen her yet. Now, the next milestone will be to get her off the ventilator today and breathing on her own. My understanding is that they really want to see this happen today! So we need prayers that Madison will not fight too hard as they bring her out of sedation. Dr. Overman tried to prepare Julie & Todd for this period. Saying it is very difficult for both the child and the parents. By nature she will want to get the tubes out... So, most likely she will be restrained.
So my prayer is for Maddie to understand in some way how important it is to be "still." And, for strength for Julie and Todd as they watch their baby go through this next part of this very important recovery stage. Thank you for your prayers for our friends!
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Precious Maddie turns 2 on Saturday. Today, she will be in surgery for 4-6 hours as they do the third and most involved surgery to repair her precious heart. Many of you prayed for Maddie when she was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart. Thank you for that. She is a miracle baby!
Julie is one of my dearest friends. And, I woke up with such a heavy heart putting myself in her shoes today. God has given this Mom a strength that comes only from him, and I am so amazed by it.
So, today I lift up sweet (and feisty) Maddie! And, her team of doctors and nurses. And, of course her parents, little Katie, and both sets of Grandparents too!!!
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
~1Peter 5:7
Julie, if you see this, I am sending you the worlds biggest hug. CALL ME!! :)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
He Does Answer Our Prayers!...
No words for this post, other than to say I am so thankful that God picked me to be their Mom and Jeff to be their Dad. We have had an amazing weekend where it is clear that God answers prayers. Not always in the way we want... Sometimes he closes doors... But, I learned today, that "we spend so much time looking at the closed door, we don't see the open one!"
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
"It Was A Wonderful Day!"
The Pearl never did the carpool line until her second year of pre-school. She just wasn't quite ready for that at three. It took her little sister one day to decide she wanted to be dropped off and picked up like the big kids... I almost wept when she got out of the car with her book bag over her shoulder and walked into the building without me. After school she was escorted to my car by Ainsley's old teacher. With a big smile, she jumped in and said "it was a wonderful day Mom!!!" Oh how I pray she always looks at life this way! Thank you Lord for precious Ruby who lives each day with a skip in her step and a "I can do it!" attitude! We could all learn a lot from her!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Her Rubiness Started Pre-School Today!!
Today was one of those days when Jeff and I give thanks with a little tear, and a great big smile for this precious toddler that brings us so much joy. As we hoped, Her Rubiness loved all of the action of her new BSF class, and her first full day of afternoon pre-school. Both drop offs went great. Big smiles, a hug and a wave as I said goodbye to her twice today! What a big girl! I will admit it, I missed my little spark plug! But what a blessing to know she is learning, making new friends, and having fun! She told me today, she learned how to raise her hand when she wants to say something. I may have to try that around here!! So cute. I love three year olds!
So excited! Taken at the school...
The Pearl got Ruby ready for me today!
The traditional shot... Will they still let him do this in High School?
I love this Daddy/Daugher Pic!! We are blessed that Ruby's school is only a few miles from Jeff's office. She loved having him there to walk her in!
Mrs. Rebecca & Ruby Mei
Monday, September 14, 2009
Lucy's Birthday!
I can't think of a better way to start my week than with a little Lucy cuteness! It was her birthday party, and Her Rubiness had so much fun being one of her guests... The theme was "TuTu's!" It was all things girly and wonderful!!! We are so blessed to know these lovely ladies!!
On a completely seperate note, many of you have asked what camera I use. It is a Nikon D90. I have two Nikon lenses: 18-200mm (3.5 - 5.6) and 50mm (1.8). I love them both! On my wish list is the new Nikon 50mm (1.5).. If you have an interest in photography, I highly recommend
Christi Rawsii's class for digital photography. I learned a ton! I hope to do more of this in the future...
BSF and Pre-School starts tomorrow!! We are looking forward to it!
Blessings!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Lunch with the Little Ladies!
I will let the pictures tell the story of our precious day yesterday. Bridget and I took Ruby and Lucy shopping and out to lunch.... They crack me up!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
50 Years Ago!!!
Fity years ago, Aunt Bop blessed this earth! We are so grateful for our wonderful Aunt, Sister & Sister-In-Law! Happy Birthday Barb! We love you, and we look forward to celebrating you tonight!!!Love,
Di, Jeff, Ainsley & Ruby Mei
Monday, September 7, 2009
The Neighborhood Play!
I love having creative friends. They put together the fun events and parties, and I show up to take pictures!!! Seriously, my neighbor Kristi does a wonderful job of putting together fun things for our kids. Tonight was the second annual "Back to School" play. The majority of children where we live start tomorrow! It was a fun night for all the "Busy Bugs" in our hood!Thanks Kristi & Paul for hosting and for including The Pearl & The Ruby!
Blessings,
Friday, September 4, 2009
Ruby in the City!
Ainsley has a new name in our house. It is "my sister!" Quite cute when you hear Ruby scream it!During our city photo shoot on Sunday, Ruby wasn't too excited about it. Plus she wasn't dressed in anything remotely funky or urban! (Funny, when she has a closet of MJ!) Beautiful smock dress just didn't quite cut it.. So, two days ago we went back down to Aunt Bop's neighborhood... My little model was not nearly as excited as I was about this adventure.... But, she did agree to let me take a few photos of her so she could be like "my sister!" Somehow I need to get a Christmas card worthy photo of these two together one of these days...
On a separate note, my adorable husband surprised me yesterday with a fun (and very last minute) date to see Casting Crowns. It was the best concert I have ever been too... Outside, gorgeous weather, full moon and the perfect guy!!! Thanks honey! I had a wonderful time!
Happy Labor Day everyone. Travel safe and eat lots!!
Blessings,
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Ruby's Turn!
Just some random photos that I have been taking while I have been on blog hiatus! More tomorrow from the city.... Ruby is starting to "let" me take her picture more... She wants to be like her big sister... Trying to take advantage of it while I can!!!!Ainsley's first three days of school have gone great! She loves her teacher... I am sooooo relieved and happy for her! One more week off for Her Rubiness. She starts pre-school three days a week on the 14th! She will LOVE it! (OK - maybe I will too..) First day of gymnastics starts today!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
City Girl!!!
The Pearl, The Ruby, The Nikon D90 and I went for a little adventure on Sunday. We wandered around Aunt Bop's neighborhood. As you can see we found all sorts of fabulous places for an urban photo shoot! While I got a few fun pics of Ruby (later) the main attraction was The Pearl. She had no problem adjusting to city life! This was such a fun way to end our summer vacation! Thanks Bop for moving to such a cool neighborhood! We love it!!
Final Rawsii Assignment Submission
Post processed in PhotoShop Elements with Chocolate Milk by Florabella
(Note - her foot should not be cut-off here! Photographer error!)
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