First a Pearl, then Three Rubies!!: Thanksgiving

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Saturday, November 19, 2011

THANKFUL!!

6:18 AM |

It seemed appropriate that Emme Jade's first pre-school Thanksgiving feast was on her anniversary of being home three months! When I arrived, Miss Cyndee (her teacher) came up to me and told me she went around the room and asked each child what they were thankful for. Emme's response, "My Mommy!" It makes me tear up writing it. Miss Cyndee is a special teacher, and we are grateful for the way she loves our girl two mornings a week!

Our little Pilgrim!

The mashed potatoes and her first turkey sandwich were a hit...

Pumpkin pudding.. not so much!

I am so thankful to be the Mommy to this "Little Bean!"

I can't imagine life without her joyful smile, adorable laugh, and sassy little foot stomp when she wants something!

I love this.. It was hanging on the wall by their classroom.

We are thankful for you too, Emme Jade!

You are a blessing!

Speaking of being thankful!!! Stef, Lisa and I have been blown away by the response we have gotten to "Fill Their Stockings With Hope" event!!! We launch on Wedensday, November 23rd with details of the fund raiser, and I way you can help us spread the word!!!! So please come back on Wednesday!!!!

Blessings,

Diana

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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Thankful Thanksgiving!

6:19 AM |

One year ago at this time we had just received our "Letter of Acceptance" from the CCAA to adopt She Xia Chang. It was an exciting time for our family as we anticipated the arrival of Sienna Grace.

One year later, on a snowy and cold morning I give thanks for the way God chose to make our family. When Jeff and I got married we had never even discussed adoption. God clearly had other plans for our lives, and we could not be more grateful. It has changed us from the inside.. Our family and friends too. It has given truth to the Bible Verse where God asks us to take care of orphans. However, to me when I look at Sienna and Ruby I don't see orphans. I see two beautiful children that were born to adversity, but they were born to be mine. They are my daughters. I would do anything to keep them safe and to help them feel secure. A life long commitment. A gift from a Father who loves them abundantly.

I have been working on the Holiday card for Pearl River this week. On it there are 19 little faces starting at me. 19 little people that do not have a forever home to celebrate and give thanks in today. It pulls at my heart. I am grateful for the work I get to do to hopefully make a difference. I wish they could all be around our table today.

Today I give thanks for a husband who loves me, who works hard to provide, who puts his family first and who has grown so much in the eleven years we have been together. He is another gift to me.

Today I give thanks for the three sisters that are snuggled in their beds as I write. Parenting is the hardest thing I have ever done. As one Mom said to me last week, being a mother has deepened my faith. It has caused me to look at me deeper. (Not always so flattering by the way!) Children are truly a gift from the Lord used to sharpen us, to teach us, to mold us to be more like Him.

Today I am thankful for the friends God has given to me. I am thankful for conversations that go below the surface. I am thankful for these beautiful friends that share their hearts with me. Who have taught me more than I will ever teach them. For women who inspire me to be better!

Today I am thankful for the family that raised me. For two parents that are still here at 83 and 78. For the example they set, and for the way they have always sacrificed self to help others. I pray I can pass on this legacy to my girls.

I guess Thanksgiving would not be Thanksgiving if we did not pause to count our blessings, small and big. I pray you have a blessed day!

"There in the presence of the Lord your God, you and your families shall eat and shall rejoice in everything you have put your hand to, because the Lord your God has blessed you." ~Deuteronomy 12:7