I just want a break. I want to be alone. I need quiet. Please, no one ask me for anything. No one say my name. No music. No television. Just the sounds of…..silence. If I could cook one meal in peace, I would be happy.  It is the reason nap time and bed time are sometimes a mother’s favorite time of the day. Yet, when I travel out of town, who do I miss the most? Yes. Those little humans who are…
Genesis 40:23 – “Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.” Do you feel forgotten in your waiting? Left out. No baby showers or pregnancy countdowns while I wanted to bring home our China girl. No apps to show how she is growing. No tips or tricks in preparing the nursery. No check lists for recommended baby registering 101. No. Women adopting are often forgotten in the sea of waiting. Do you feel forgotten in your waiting? Looked over….
5 Reasons to Pray During Our Season of Waiting 1. A Chance for Intimacy God invites us to pray and talk with Him! What a privilege?! The God of Heavenly hosts is calling us to come to Him with our requests, and our hearts. His very throne room is available anytime. Jer. 29:11-14 Rev. 3:14-22 2. Start with God’s Word When you don’t know where to start, begin by reading the Psalms and praying those words to God. It may sound silly,…
At night, I think my children have a meeting. When we turn out the lights, the boys leave their room and tiptoe across the hallway.  Slowly, they close the door of the girl’s room. In whispered tones I think they discuss a few things about the next day.  I think they get together at night to choose who will wake up at the crack of dawn the next day. Everyday at 6:30 or 7:00 am sharp ONE of them opens my door and…