Monday, April 28, 2008
Monday Menus and Some Thoughts
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Monday--Pollock fish-breaded in Italian breadcrumbs, baked potatoes, garden salad with lots of fresh veggies
Tuesday--Chicken Parmesan, whole wheat spaghetti in marinara sauce, organic yogurt with fresh blueberries
Wednesday--Eat out
Thursday--Rosemary baked chicken breasts, green beans seasoned with olive oil and garlic, corn on the cob
Friday--Broiled Salmon, sauteed spinach, black beans, fresh fruit--pineapple, strawberries,kiwi, and blueberries
Thank you to all of you adopted moms that offered words of encouragement for me in emails. It meant so much to me and I think God used those sweet words to comfort me. It really helped me a lot hearing from you. Thank you for taking the time to email me...I know you all are so busy with your families and all...and you took the time to encourage me--THANK YOU! I am going to respond to all of you personally if I haven't already, but I did want to thank you so much.
I think when I see how many babies attach and do fine, it does ease my mind a bit...I really think this must just be part of the process for me. I told a friend in an email yesterday that I have been so happy and patient through this process so far...I could not wait to adopt and have been so excited about every aspect of it. I think last week I hit a different place and started to rely too much on my *feelings* instead of God's Truth. That is when fear and anxiety hits me...when I began having thoughts of things I basically make up in my head. Don't get me wrong, I need to be aware of all the issues involving international adoption, but to dwell on things that may or may not ever even happen is ridiculous and SINFUL! I let *feelings* rule my thoughts instead of God's Word. Silly me!
My husband has been so strong and helpful through my time of doubting. He reminded me of the commitment we made to Lydia when we first began this journey to her...He told me that God has this baby chosen for us and we must persevere through the difficult days, knowing that His blessings come to those who wait upon the Lord. He told me how much he was looking forward to this new child of ours and stated we are not quitting. I needed to hear that...because he was the hesitant one in the beginning. I wanted to adopt years before Mike wanted to...although we had talked about it many times and he did have a desire to do it, he was very slow and cautious in making the decision. I respect that. Mike, not me, had to be the one to say, *okay...it is time*. His patience and wisdom are greatly appreciated. I'm very thankful for him. I will have to share more of our story later.
Corporate worship this past Sunday really helped me,too...I know worship is for the Lord, but as a believer, there is something VERY special about worshiping with other believers. I benefit greatly from it. We had the Lord's supper,also, which was such a heart searching time for me in preparation for it and the worship time during it. It was just a wonderful day and I thank the Lord for the refreshment I received.
About the blog becoming private...for right now, I am leaving it the way it is. I don't really want to go into the details, but I am just going to precede as is...with caution and discernment. Thank you for understanding.
Have a blessed week!
I am a stay at home mother to 4. I am very blessed to have a godly husband who loves the Lord and his family. I welcome the days of much needed grace,the times of sweet victories,and the tears of trials,knowing it is all for God's glory. I want my lifesong to sing to Him,the author and finisher of my faith. Soli Deo Gloria--To the Glory of God alone.
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I've commented just once before I hope you don't mind if I share this with you for your encouragement.
My husband was adopted as a young baby( not an international adoption),he counts his adoptive parents as his mum and dad as they are the people who loved and cared for him.
Also, my mother-in-law describes herself as "totally falling in love with him" when he became their child.
I only know what I read in your blog but trust these thoughts would encourage you.
Thanks for not going private with the blog! I'd miss you.
SO, SO, SO thankful for the encouragement the Lord has given you, sister!!!! Praise Him!
You laid your heart out and exposed your fears to everyone who reads this blog.
Amen.
How amazing is God that even something as technical and modern-day as a *blawg* is used to bring Him glory....which is exactly what being vunerable can do! Praise God!
Even though I (and countless others) are not adopting babies right now, I can so relate to the gripping fear of the unknown.
Especially dealing with our children.
The fear that I had while pregnant with Samuel and again Benjamin was so overwhelming at times. I held fast to His absolute perfect truth and knew that His way was perfect and whatever happened would perfectly line-up with His plan for our life.
But.
Then you go for sonograms that reveal certain "possible complications". And you have friends who lose babies late in their pregnancies. Then there are the children born to mothers who blog about their illnesses and the fear starts to weigh on you and sometimes even breathing is difficult.
Everything you shared was so familiar to me and I am grateful for your transparency. I have yet to write about the "unknown complications" that my Benjamin could have had (but did not). It requires so much humility and admittance of my oh-so-weak faith!
Sorry for the extra-super-duper long post. I just wanted to tell you that I have been praying since your first post. I wish I was closer so we could hug tight like friends!
You are used to bless in ways you will never know.
What a sweet...sweet..blessing your husband is to you.
I'm also so delighted that you were blessed during your worship/communion time yesterday.
God is truly a faithful God, to lift us up when we feel as though we cannot take another step!!
Praying for God's wisdom.
Kim~
Thanks for your thoughts, Kim. So thrilled that God has heard your cries and seen fit to have people around you, especially Mike, be supportive and encouraging during this time of struggle for you.
Praise our Lord Jesus, for knowing exactly what we need!
Continuing to pray for you, dear Kim.
Thanks for not going private! I've been reading for over a year and would miss it!
I happy to hear you're leaving the blog open. I really love to read what you have to say and always come away with a spiritual nugget to think about. Your family is beautiful and I think what makes it so beautiful is that way you and your husband have chosen to parent and teach your children. Your own personal spiritual reflections and the resources you share have been valued by me. If you ever go private I want to be invited to keep reading!!!
Thank you for an uplifting blog.
worship was great this Sunday.
mmm, pollock fish, closely related to the jackson pollock fish
This journey of adoption of long and hard, but worth it in the end! ; )
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