tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43278339946283888762024-02-19T04:00:52.388-08:00Everlasting Joy"Instead of your shame you shall have double honor;
And instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion.
Therefore in their land they shall possess double; Everlasting joy shall be theirs."
Is 61:7Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-44068396170313482482014-12-31T13:33:00.001-08:002014-12-31T13:33:35.511-08:00moving to a new siteThank you to all who have been following our journey. I am moving to a wordpress site. I would love for you to continue to follow us there so here is the new link. Feel free to FB, tweet, and pin it:)<br />
Our non profit is up and going, we are also working on that website as well. Hence the site change. If one site is to be there, might as well have them all there :)<br />
Much love to you and Yours.<br />
Momma L<br />
http://thefosterlife.wordpress.com/<br />
<br />Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-40428393201070322432014-12-23T08:41:00.000-08:002014-12-23T08:41:47.371-08:00Then life happened...Many things have happened since writing in November. I think the best way to sum it up is to say that <i><b>life</b></i> happened. Crazy, busy as always, it happened. let's cover the highlights.<br />
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<b>In the extended home</b>- Dorothy: This is one of my deepest sadness's. I feel two sided about it, On one hand I feel as though I failed her, yet on the other hand I feel as though she is behaving like, well we all know that I am direct, like a spoiled child. A young woman, with so much potential, yet she throws it away. I <i><b>know</b></i> that there is nothing one person can do to make another person change, they have to want to change and want something healthier, yet somehow I still feel bad. She has bought a ticket to go back to Kansas, in the very same tornado like fashion she came, she leaves. I am sad for her future. I pray that something impacted her. I pray she makes changes in her life. I pray she finds her happiness, a job that she loves and one day, not any time soon, but one day a man that will teat her how she deserves to be treated.<br />
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<b>At Work-</b> OH EM GEEEEEEE.... I love it. I love my job as a middle school teacher. This is not the problem. What is the problem is the looming test that costs $100 hanging over my head. The test that I have taken twice and failed and have to take again to be hired THAT is the problem!! I have to be qualified in both history and ELA to teach in middle school because they combine the two. Well ELA I passed, History is the hold up! Merry Christmas break to me!<br />
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<b>At Home- </b>We have had a relatively quiet house lately. No placements, no big problems. Just the usual. Currently everyone is on Christmas Break and the boys are rocking out to guitar hero learning classics like "eye of the tiger," while the girls are playing Disney infinite. Nash and I just opened our bank account for the non-profit we started Beautifully Inspired. Stayed tuned for a separate post on that. And MY PARENTS MOVED HOME!!!!Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-30502678071163075562014-11-05T23:14:00.001-08:002014-11-05T23:14:05.136-08:00Goodnight moon<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rWdHGgvSLYve5GmiUUnp1CVci3C8W5H-ggdo4RUG0qSvq8kp2Dqh_zWlrmLDcZj472_dXm6FxfJhDmY66GpqDgNXtgrsWwcjAYrwapHSeu8kysbr-2D4fMxDPdDKr0IPTNqWnTLpinze/s640/blogger-image--581711346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rWdHGgvSLYve5GmiUUnp1CVci3C8W5H-ggdo4RUG0qSvq8kp2Dqh_zWlrmLDcZj472_dXm6FxfJhDmY66GpqDgNXtgrsWwcjAYrwapHSeu8kysbr-2D4fMxDPdDKr0IPTNqWnTLpinze/s640/blogger-image--581711346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLChdcc2nAxEI1Q49cR2VwKCcBCHp7XVWbYui2p1Ih5X5opQbRk5xzzaJ1wsC_GZr86lGMT1mA84bsXKQnpiYN-oCc6nTPBqz7i_kFjUeea2svxBEhCancnlnu7qGsWMpyBHiGk1aDTZNb/s640/blogger-image-38340806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLChdcc2nAxEI1Q49cR2VwKCcBCHp7XVWbYui2p1Ih5X5opQbRk5xzzaJ1wsC_GZr86lGMT1mA84bsXKQnpiYN-oCc6nTPBqz7i_kFjUeea2svxBEhCancnlnu7qGsWMpyBHiGk1aDTZNb/s640/blogger-image-38340806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAzGHF9jfev6nlRumV6ihgeB3CP33L6PwlnvsKDiIfuPUTcvR3EOqs1DENXbzzdynVaI2ArwWbKcQOZJZ0kiaqowINl-1fLrkQu0wxIA8G2z2eqVdVwrDBaoC2vwSwDPdjCiI1VmlzfUy/s640/blogger-image-392617976.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAzGHF9jfev6nlRumV6ihgeB3CP33L6PwlnvsKDiIfuPUTcvR3EOqs1DENXbzzdynVaI2ArwWbKcQOZJZ0kiaqowINl-1fLrkQu0wxIA8G2z2eqVdVwrDBaoC2vwSwDPdjCiI1VmlzfUy/s640/blogger-image-392617976.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLChdcc2nAxEI1Q49cR2VwKCcBCHp7XVWbYui2p1Ih5X5opQbRk5xzzaJ1wsC_GZr86lGMT1mA84bsXKQnpiYN-oCc6nTPBqz7i_kFjUeea2svxBEhCancnlnu7qGsWMpyBHiGk1aDTZNb/s640/blogger-image-38340806.jpg"></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rWdHGgvSLYve5GmiUUnp1CVci3C8W5H-ggdo4RUG0qSvq8kp2Dqh_zWlrmLDcZj472_dXm6FxfJhDmY66GpqDgNXtgrsWwcjAYrwapHSeu8kysbr-2D4fMxDPdDKr0IPTNqWnTLpinze/s640/blogger-image--581711346.jpg"></div>I really want to write something wonderful. Something inspirational. But that isn't what is going to happen tonight. <div><br></div><div>Today, I helped a kid down to the office while he threw up in my garbage can. </div><div><br></div><div>Helped several others ... Um... Refocus themselves and get back on track so they could get their work done.</div><div><br></div><div>Then came home and created The Wizard of Oz line up, minus tin man. </div><div><br></div><div>.... So momma is ready for bed. I will leave with pumpkin carving night.</div><div>Enjoy!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJAtUfDotr3B0LYsy_AU6oD2NrrJB1kO_Vn-x3kpllqmsgQR7lwkpjwZz1XxyRXGBnbaLtHYamEYEMn6oTN6O47UyNk4p0dNCyYOnsF0BEkj43_dSeTreqVa0gUQTkAiYOZulWYuSjrYq/s640/blogger-image--1101639047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJAtUfDotr3B0LYsy_AU6oD2NrrJB1kO_Vn-x3kpllqmsgQR7lwkpjwZz1XxyRXGBnbaLtHYamEYEMn6oTN6O47UyNk4p0dNCyYOnsF0BEkj43_dSeTreqVa0gUQTkAiYOZulWYuSjrYq/s640/blogger-image--1101639047.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJAtUfDotr3B0LYsy_AU6oD2NrrJB1kO_Vn-x3kpllqmsgQR7lwkpjwZz1XxyRXGBnbaLtHYamEYEMn6oTN6O47UyNk4p0dNCyYOnsF0BEkj43_dSeTreqVa0gUQTkAiYOZulWYuSjrYq/s640/blogger-image--1101639047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqzVvvYm9T1M2goR1VXh9tLQS4z96OUhLUFmFq-rw7sF5HeAN2bV6vwi5jQ-Fci6ItXK5g7C_H1gYVCYvidOeeeo7rM4zD2NWqnqxjYLYOR2V08zVz-EcEKivH3fQpNZr3QtDPmRhQ6D0/s640/blogger-image--1270366804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqzVvvYm9T1M2goR1VXh9tLQS4z96OUhLUFmFq-rw7sF5HeAN2bV6vwi5jQ-Fci6ItXK5g7C_H1gYVCYvidOeeeo7rM4zD2NWqnqxjYLYOR2V08zVz-EcEKivH3fQpNZr3QtDPmRhQ6D0/s640/blogger-image--1270366804.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-72145469947642892042014-11-05T23:12:00.001-08:002014-11-05T23:12:40.997-08:00+ DorothyIDorothy has found her way back to Oz. I know I know... She is supposed to find her way back to Kansas, but trust me on this, Oz is where she needs to be. And her family is happy to have her. <div>If you remember anything, or just click back to October one year ago, you will see some of Dorothy. She is a BEAUTIFUL young woman. Smart, funny, sassy as can be. She is also the hubby's lil cousin. </div><div>The tornado dropped her precious butt off about 2 weeks ago, and while she suffers from bouts of homesickness, I do think that in the long run, she will do just fine. I am eager to see what wonderful things God has in store for the amazing young woman. She has a spunk, a fight, I know she will do awesome things. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEQ97TzuVcAktfbrOFfMR2ScxiMIb7FhZJR4ZXq2wG4dYlxUiVbsWn8XG0jspKYTq1okC4-sSvAzWsLMUiyYrk36aLjTxMudx7RlZIfnINof7A68UbCYuN8OnhUel9v_XdqaUQgftGbr4/s640/blogger-image-824241305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEQ97TzuVcAktfbrOFfMR2ScxiMIb7FhZJR4ZXq2wG4dYlxUiVbsWn8XG0jspKYTq1okC4-sSvAzWsLMUiyYrk36aLjTxMudx7RlZIfnINof7A68UbCYuN8OnhUel9v_XdqaUQgftGbr4/s640/blogger-image-824241305.jpg"></a></div>The Wiz, Wicked, Dorothy, Glenda, Todo, and Scarecrow</div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-76332685010663337342014-10-26T20:08:00.001-07:002014-10-26T20:08:30.957-07:00Hope outfitters.Check out this amazing business. They have a love for The Lord, and are following where God calls.<div>http://www.hopeoutfitters.com/blog</div><div><br></div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-29862607041508319172014-10-26T19:47:00.001-07:002014-10-26T20:07:05.296-07:00Life in the FC. Leave a Legacy<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwpkHn2vZBGrjm5CHA-FGxlsaKEETDf83MzBtCfl17ZBoX_RGiQqNi_TobDt36tIMUzNTmMIeKLrBzgdwBK5hByNgwdij-K6tmt08pWGcfjJ6BBFZdIKQXBnO04IEhxhINCeW2PfG2jgW/s640/blogger-image--234179560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwpkHn2vZBGrjm5CHA-FGxlsaKEETDf83MzBtCfl17ZBoX_RGiQqNi_TobDt36tIMUzNTmMIeKLrBzgdwBK5hByNgwdij-K6tmt08pWGcfjJ6BBFZdIKQXBnO04IEhxhINCeW2PfG2jgW/s640/blogger-image--234179560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKE2G0fu9uZtIukp7HIkPeh8jtX5yqSTTB4sXQD0TTmewvxB1bPYhPwpWEGiz5hmJsoFSVbsgDQ1y3B-d-Hu93bYqLwDFQ5BdzTVg2kGGeMRcCKZ-ey7oWR0RBtuxt5BWtY8hdstKPufb/s640/blogger-image-849553665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKE2G0fu9uZtIukp7HIkPeh8jtX5yqSTTB4sXQD0TTmewvxB1bPYhPwpWEGiz5hmJsoFSVbsgDQ1y3B-d-Hu93bYqLwDFQ5BdzTVg2kGGeMRcCKZ-ey7oWR0RBtuxt5BWtY8hdstKPufb/s640/blogger-image-849553665.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwpkHn2vZBGrjm5CHA-FGxlsaKEETDf83MzBtCfl17ZBoX_RGiQqNi_TobDt36tIMUzNTmMIeKLrBzgdwBK5hByNgwdij-K6tmt08pWGcfjJ6BBFZdIKQXBnO04IEhxhINCeW2PfG2jgW/s640/blogger-image--234179560.jpg"></div>Life in the Foster Care or the FC as we have come to call it, is an interesting ride. You never know what will happen, but that can be exciting. Following God, that can be exciting!!<div>Just like any other mission field God may send a family into, The FC is no different. There are trials, struggles, successes and failures. There are times of happiness and sorrow. But through everything God is there. </div><div>FC is different that adoption in the sense that there is not always finality. The goal of FC is to reunite a child (ren) with their parents. If that can't happen then other options are sought. But reunification is the first and primary goal. Can this be hard, yes absolutely. But what should we do... not love a child, not care for a child just because it might hurt? How much might it help the child even for a moment. What kind of legacy do you want to leave? What do you want to teach your children?</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNB6ky8xL9Ms-zOnKV-r8_TJv-6ipAQ62xGXiFuIQWCuGrp9pX5q37d0Ky-A9TEfQ1nnEPcrmvZMGr2AG6lGnBrnCscPYhTxL1nYJYXkV8pXU-nIx6j9KgIQp5n1p-JR49ObhIWQUDlWN/s640/blogger-image--1039570307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNB6ky8xL9Ms-zOnKV-r8_TJv-6ipAQ62xGXiFuIQWCuGrp9pX5q37d0Ky-A9TEfQ1nnEPcrmvZMGr2AG6lGnBrnCscPYhTxL1nYJYXkV8pXU-nIx6j9KgIQp5n1p-JR49ObhIWQUDlWN/s640/blogger-image--1039570307.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaot44NJ2VzpuIOlFDCzWbd6FnvedjB3b5zzn7gYxL2Tsq7UWHswoqvC13qfroZKCocv7Dzef5w3wXivwFeny4SkXG08BQl3nksEUZDCc4H7v4i0VinCZt-CCSBirqdbSS0n0clv5_wGO/s640/blogger-image--1271532473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaot44NJ2VzpuIOlFDCzWbd6FnvedjB3b5zzn7gYxL2Tsq7UWHswoqvC13qfroZKCocv7Dzef5w3wXivwFeny4SkXG08BQl3nksEUZDCc4H7v4i0VinCZt-CCSBirqdbSS0n0clv5_wGO/s640/blogger-image--1271532473.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaot44NJ2VzpuIOlFDCzWbd6FnvedjB3b5zzn7gYxL2Tsq7UWHswoqvC13qfroZKCocv7Dzef5w3wXivwFeny4SkXG08BQl3nksEUZDCc4H7v4i0VinCZt-CCSBirqdbSS0n0clv5_wGO/s640/blogger-image--1271532473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4oCuCeFXtTUKwFo-NOHAVqcDr9ogdhyphenhyphene1ip5dOltNKEZt1ohAGUZ8cmErhSeGK-tGySygh2p-FeyOkI_RgCfD2VI9LLwzL06ZUXqyJUedGLKB2Px6F7zlkDNff1yWH1h2RIfKzx5YAto0/s640/blogger-image--530085465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4oCuCeFXtTUKwFo-NOHAVqcDr9ogdhyphenhyphene1ip5dOltNKEZt1ohAGUZ8cmErhSeGK-tGySygh2p-FeyOkI_RgCfD2VI9LLwzL06ZUXqyJUedGLKB2Px6F7zlkDNff1yWH1h2RIfKzx5YAto0/s640/blogger-image--530085465.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-81292756054562271502014-10-26T19:01:00.001-07:002014-10-26T19:01:42.997-07:00Oh life<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJTT7SqSsr-k5RPIOqNHm3gJkAu-lyw9n-8V7CLoLQ535GHASVHZJnxFIqNLQkDJkYkITn6ghQ1TqHk1Drr5S66LXhCcfDlL7syvwgAEvKaEivjg0a6T2NUQAZ4hER4nYS90xxpczBaNS/s640/blogger-image-1221831521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJTT7SqSsr-k5RPIOqNHm3gJkAu-lyw9n-8V7CLoLQ535GHASVHZJnxFIqNLQkDJkYkITn6ghQ1TqHk1Drr5S66LXhCcfDlL7syvwgAEvKaEivjg0a6T2NUQAZ4hER4nYS90xxpczBaNS/s640/blogger-image-1221831521.jpg"></a></div>The little thing called life is keeping me busy. So we made time for fun!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHXzIsL4FWQOMYPKE4CHR7GdVrG8B-tpQIQKrQ2GGa7iIwXRJuHwTcoaf_FVYW4dv25MUM0WuBNhMLw83Ax48Uj19tWaw0ymUSNdO-it-93iQMVLwGbbAUEMyFeHhipzykj4z-X9n6bm2/s640/blogger-image-217111861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHXzIsL4FWQOMYPKE4CHR7GdVrG8B-tpQIQKrQ2GGa7iIwXRJuHwTcoaf_FVYW4dv25MUM0WuBNhMLw83Ax48Uj19tWaw0ymUSNdO-it-93iQMVLwGbbAUEMyFeHhipzykj4z-X9n6bm2/s640/blogger-image-217111861.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-61007031852855375192014-10-14T21:19:00.000-07:002014-10-16T08:50:21.598-07:00That verse...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWylwffuYd-H_6BYkZuIK6tXOpG4eptbwb5hFEZjL5ggvzWmGE77cUWdGUSI5x6ENukOuE2swrTrtxCpqe_rM4bhcI0mrglUZ4dnHeJzCeEZ3YtJjW-dKzLTEeDfyfWeFjFW2qtYiUNS_u/s640/blogger-image-586914066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWylwffuYd-H_6BYkZuIK6tXOpG4eptbwb5hFEZjL5ggvzWmGE77cUWdGUSI5x6ENukOuE2swrTrtxCpqe_rM4bhcI0mrglUZ4dnHeJzCeEZ3YtJjW-dKzLTEeDfyfWeFjFW2qtYiUNS_u/s640/blogger-image-586914066.jpg"></a></div>I keep thinking about the verse the Lord gave me when speaking about adoption. <span>"Instead of your shame you shall have <em>double </em>honor; And <em>instead of confusion</em> they shall<em> rejoice in their portion</em>. Therefore <strong><em>in their land they shall possess double</em></strong>; <u><em><strong>Everlasting joy shall be theirs."</strong></em></u> Is 61:7</span><br>
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<span>The last bit is my best. Everlasting joy shall be theirs. </span></div>
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<span>thanks God. </span></div>
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<span>I don't deserve it.</span></div>
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<span>but thanks</span></div>
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<span></span>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-292967400125136332014-10-13T23:04:00.001-07:002014-10-13T23:04:44.675-07:00On letting go...I think in the coming future I will be make some changes in my life. Hubs and I have had many long talks about things and have come to some final conclusions. Still doing foster care... No worries! Just need to make a few other changes, new directions. <div>Though as that door closes I have another door swinging wide open! Banging back and forth! My teaching career. I am between a bit of a rock and a hard place. Not officially hired, yet really expected to do what a hired teacher would do. If I complain too much then I am looked down upon, if I don't say anything then I am not being an advocate. I am only there half of the day. I can only do so much in that allotment of time. It is kind of a stinky position to be in. But I love teaching and I love middle school so I will suck it up and do what I have to do. I also have to look at it from a ministry perspective. I get the chance to be with these kids for one hour every day. I need to use it wisely. Make a good influence.</div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-60838583883890634012014-10-07T16:44:00.001-07:002014-10-07T16:44:44.951-07:00Mr. HomecomingJD went to Homecoming. I will admit, when he came out of the dressing room while trying on clothes I felt a little emotional. I have no idea if this is normal or not. I have never parented a teenager or not. But just thinking about all that we have been through the past year and seeing him all done up and so handsome. Looking at him as he strutted in front of the mirror, a proud young man. One that has the confidence that grows every day. One that knows that he is loved, every day. I couldn't help it. I was slightly misty eyed. <br />JD took a sweet young lady to Homecoming with them. They are not "an item" so to speak. Just friends. She came over the weekend before for dinner. It must be overwhelming to come into our wild house haha. But she handled it well. She lives in a quiet apartment with just her parents. We live with 5 kids, and some chickens and ducks. I think she was amused.<br />
JD had a wonderful night he said. He was even convinced he saw me at the picture taking area taking pictures, after mine and Hubby's speech about the bases. Again, I say to you. We have never parented a teenage, we were just teenagers once, so that is what we based our speech off of. That and good, solid morals. Don't use our speech to either judge us, or follow as parental guidelines haha!!! Buuuuttt here is what we told him:<br />JD we understand the temptations you might feel tonight to, make out with your wonderful lady friend, or whatever you want to call it. However, just know this. While we ex pect you to be a gentleman and walk her to the door, offer her your jacket. We do get that you may want to hold hands, give her a hug, or even a small kiss. Know that if attempt to round any more bases than that we will know. Don't worry about the how, we just will. Then Dad and I will show up, and make out right there. After. all, if that is what is fun to do. We don't want to miss out on all the fun... ***Please say this with much humor and sarcasm, as I sure did, then hubby made kissy face to me and JD did fake gagging and said, OK OK, I get it geeeeezzz you guys. GROOOOOSSSS!*** Like we should never kiss anymore. haha<br />
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Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-5789816190095692192014-09-27T14:52:00.002-07:002014-09-27T14:52:44.431-07:00JD is in HIGH SCHOOLI have a high schooler. Yep, a child in high school and tonight that high school kid goes to homecoming. <br />
pics to follow. stay tuned. I have to go and continue to grade papers. Oh, that's right I have a job. It isn't "official" because I still have to pass one more HQ, but basically I have a half day middle school job. I love it, it is a bunch of work, and did I say I love it. because I do!Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-75802112066337317492014-09-14T18:14:00.001-07:002014-09-14T18:14:33.129-07:00Sick work and the non profitToday I am laying down, not feeling good. Having a bad migraine, being sick with some weird cold ...so don't have time for this. <div>All the kids have started school and they love it. Little Miss has one of my favorite teachers this year. Praise The Lord. She will need her too. The FASD is showing its ugly head more these days. I will write more about that in an upcoming post.</div><div>I have been working half time at my favorite middle school. I love it, which is why I am so annoyed I am sick right now. I wish I could be working in stuff right now. </div><div>Our life is busy these days, but great.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6hRZKC1VrYfgDnSQrmuL5vXOqMX-HBhuR2nKg3vipNXrILAmAoNQDBRFgm6rd0CJzFojVg5xSUqtZ25LzDuVELHGCk4euD9QlxWVhenGbXMVTbCAjl4Ez8Nkcw-HMXzN2aEm7Oy1u__t/s640/blogger-image--931791411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6hRZKC1VrYfgDnSQrmuL5vXOqMX-HBhuR2nKg3vipNXrILAmAoNQDBRFgm6rd0CJzFojVg5xSUqtZ25LzDuVELHGCk4euD9QlxWVhenGbXMVTbCAjl4Ez8Nkcw-HMXzN2aEm7Oy1u__t/s640/blogger-image--931791411.jpg"></a>Selling tickets for the heart for the fatherless masquerade ball</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvf1UsNix-_MnBcGIN61f_aMuE8nVapYcTMTGFcmRsqlbsRTj5IgKXaVpl69ecOn2Fp8LK4-OfOWzfVYq6ug2ppiiz8peTdhI1e9u0drNP39oR7AklX7AkJP-HWMzWjfnGEMvbsZ0Qpjw/s640/blogger-image-1938216472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvf1UsNix-_MnBcGIN61f_aMuE8nVapYcTMTGFcmRsqlbsRTj5IgKXaVpl69ecOn2Fp8LK4-OfOWzfVYq6ug2ppiiz8peTdhI1e9u0drNP39oR7AklX7AkJP-HWMzWjfnGEMvbsZ0Qpjw/s640/blogger-image-1938216472.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Foster family night out </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMF2rDN-p2PZq1r_8HPlZIJ6MLl2qlpnhzthWuH0xCmB-64dQnvuFWFEzvzvFu8POSF-c86dKn2H5Az5t17t6cCFditZvPp4PelxWnwFgHbaCQ7uqxKCE7SukB43XoTUw91b3PENjab1G/s640/blogger-image-626532216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMF2rDN-p2PZq1r_8HPlZIJ6MLl2qlpnhzthWuH0xCmB-64dQnvuFWFEzvzvFu8POSF-c86dKn2H5Az5t17t6cCFditZvPp4PelxWnwFgHbaCQ7uqxKCE7SukB43XoTUw91b3PENjab1G/s640/blogger-image-626532216.jpg"></a>Jr high night ... They got into kids dress up bins!</div><br></div><br></div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-39648242710581847732014-08-24T23:11:00.001-07:002014-08-24T23:11:16.539-07:00Life goes on...<div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhcwJtplqn4v4Q16OYmm2aLqB18D39CX1rNUC_2Lu5TXW1eNDGQ0C7emZ4n3gqgoGhEWpqrZ82KkU7FEs7N7xHYCoepdtXTX0HMIKrsfk8RiVnoNzBCYd_lvyquhYE3BYTPEzG_1zlCiy/s640/blogger-image-690262276.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhcwJtplqn4v4Q16OYmm2aLqB18D39CX1rNUC_2Lu5TXW1eNDGQ0C7emZ4n3gqgoGhEWpqrZ82KkU7FEs7N7xHYCoepdtXTX0HMIKrsfk8RiVnoNzBCYd_lvyquhYE3BYTPEzG_1zlCiy/s640/blogger-image-690262276.jpg"></a></div>So so<div>SoSo we made it through the visit. And not only made it through, but it went WELL!!<div>Now I have back to school stuff starting. I have got the backpacks, need to get a few more things from the list, then I'm good.</div><div>... Ok as a side note as I'm am quietly sitting here the dog is STINKING me OUT !!!!! You smell dog! So bad! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8-9ZteVMXZ1Kq4h9V_rGwajUjM5lNZTuT_7KuquShmvG0gr441FAb6DUgdB_iU8B2qdO18vDNAEThs29cIW7BU1oDy3fcuVhkHxfwg7mh6icPek9RzqKC-8wSblc7pESd3gJmQTVu4J5/s640/blogger-image--187126210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8-9ZteVMXZ1Kq4h9V_rGwajUjM5lNZTuT_7KuquShmvG0gr441FAb6DUgdB_iU8B2qdO18vDNAEThs29cIW7BU1oDy3fcuVhkHxfwg7mh6icPek9RzqKC-8wSblc7pESd3gJmQTVu4J5/s640/blogger-image--187126210.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So so so bad you stink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Anyways, so I got a long term subbing position. Just half time. But I am hoping I will get hired. I will just be praying and see what works out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also happening is the plans for the masquerade ball! All things are coming together. 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I went to bed Sunday night and fell asleep praying. Begging Gos to set my mind right. 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This is my heart, layed out, so that others will feel not alone as they sit up late at night, so that when Momma's are crying and fretting over what is he "right" thing to do, they can read about another Momma who maybe went through something similar. I am not here to paint a picture of butterflies and rainbows, some days there are. Today there is not....<div>Day after tomorrow is the day I have been dreading. The meeting with what many adoptive parents would say, "bio-mom." I call her my cousin. I used to call her my friend. Someone I could trust. Someone I would have envisioned sending my kids away to over summer vacations for special trips, getting together for beach stays. This is not my reality.</div><div> Everyone thinks that doing a kinship adoption, or adopting a family member, would be the easiest thing. They are blood related- because that makes all the difference ** note a high level of sarcasm right there ** , family adoptions SHOULD go faster, and of course all families get along and want what is best for the child and for the kiddo to stay in the family. Not go away to some wierdo, sicko, evil foster parent- who is only in it for the money anyways. Well if only <i>REAL</i> life was like that. Of course you have some supporters in the family from the start. "You are doing a good thing, I could never do that, but good for you guys!" - let's be honest I lost count how many times I heard that in the first month! Then you have the back handed complements , " ya that's good, but your hands are kinda full." Then there are the assault rifles, " what are you thinking! That is not where the child belongs! Why wasn't I informed!!" <i>This is kinship adoption. </i> Everyone is so comfortable with you, and they feel right by being able to say whatever they want whenever hey want. They also feel right by holding and horboring resentment toward you for years to come. I mean after all, you are family. So if you didn't let them know every facaet of your life then something must be wrong with you.. Right? I mean how dare you not ask permission from the busybodies in the family! </div><div>That is a <b>cold and raw </b>look. It is accurate to my life, but very raw, now let me tell you how I dealt with it for two years. Jesus tell us to forgive. A lot. So I clung to that. He also tells us to turn the other cheek. So I did that as well. I did wonder if there was a moment in which I would need to protect my family and my heart, where enough would be enough . But for over two years I tried to explain and just simply move on. Then there was a breaking point. Malicious, Mean, Manipulative behavior from a beloved family member. And this is why kinship adoption is hard. They think they should be a part of what you do. </div><div>I am experiencing both kinds of adoption from foster care, one from kinship and one from a child placed with me. The kinship one is <i style="font-weight: bold;">BY FAR THE MORE STRESSFUL OF THE TWO.</i> Now make NO MISTAKE. I would do it again. I just wish someone would have given me a few pointers. I might have made a few more notes and things.</div><div>So per our OCA, we have a once a year visit and pictures and updates 2x a year. I was doing much more at first until a verbal attack was launched. I realized I can't keep trying to be friends with an image of who I remember her to be. That person is gone. The person that exists now is not someone I would hang around with, but I am legally bound to. I miss my cousin. I wish that person was there. I wish my daughter was going to get to see her, not a phony shell that is going to be portrayed. I know exactly how she will be, she used to do this before, this overly sugary sweet and dramatical act. I don't look forward to it. Somewhere between Mary Poppins and Anne of Green Gables, but if something doesn't go her way it will be something out of the ghetto.</div><div>I struggle so much with the upcoming day. My daughter, has so many questions. Some I refuse to answer. She is too young to know. Some I have to make it age appropriate to that I don't get caught in a lie while trying to make her bio mom not look bad. BIO MOM- understand when I say, I have done my best to shine you in your brightest light. However she is smart. She is drawing lines from the dots. I don't know what the day will bring, but I do know this. BE CAREFUL WITH MY DAUGHTERS HEART. </div><div>I know that there are things that they remember that are good. My daughter remembers a kitten she had. But, I also tend to think that you may have rewrote some of their thoughts when moving back to Washington. That was a difficult time and you wanted to imagine things a particular way. If you say it over and over enough times, it becomes a memory and seems true. </div><div>This is a glimpse into my head during a time when I have never done anything like this before. I hope if you stumbled upon this as another adoptive momma and are having some same concerns you are eased. If you are a bio momma and you stumble upon this, know that I appreciate you chose life. In my case that is about it. I am sorry my cousin refuses help from people, continues to have children. All of those things are not safe. In an ideal world bio momma you would agree to help and stay clean. You would control your temper and not choose to be around people that are bad for your health. Case by case is how i take things. And I am so over the shenanigans if this case.</div><div>If you have made it this far I ask one thing. Pray for self control for me. Seriously. Kinship adoption is hard because you know them all so well, and I have to patience left. Pray I can control my tongue. Because there is so much I could just spew forth. </div><div><br></div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-51363468689487301652014-08-07T22:31:00.001-07:002014-08-07T22:39:16.557-07:00This little life pics<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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My Four- Lil Miss, HN, HW, and JD<br />
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Momma and Daddy on date night!<br />
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During my first pit stop traveling with 6 kids for a week, I got to visit with old friends... from HIGH SCHOOL. I was feeling super blessed to have time with these awesome and amazing women. Ladies, let's do this again soon.<br />
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At a wild life park. NW Trek.<br />
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Baby O and Precious Kootah. I love them both.<br />
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Baby Dez's Bye Bye pic's. This is a tradition that we have started. When a kiddo that we have leaves. We all take a minute to say bye, and take a picture. That will make some album one day.<br />
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Sometimes when I write I think, maybe I should just stick to topics concerning foster care, that is what I am mainly doing this blog for now. But then I think, no that wouldn't be honest. My life isn't all foster care. Sure that is a huge part of things, but we have many parts that make us up. Foster care is our mission field. Jesus is our life.<br />
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So a week ago I took a trip, me and the SIX kids to visit family and friends on the other side of the mountain. I let everyone know ahead of time my schedule, where I would be, as in whose house, and when. Yes, we were going from house to house. A night here, a night there. I will not do that ever again. I will stay at one place. For the most part it was great. However, some people just don't understand the trials of parenting, alone, and having to worry about migraines etc. I am tired of having to defend my previous decisions to people who should be supportive, who should be joyful. I am weary of being beaten down by those who should love you the most. I am sad to say that I learned a hard lesson on this trip. Sometimes, no matter how nice you are, no matter what you do and how many times you forgive, sometimes people are just mean. And that folks, is the saddest revelation. When you realize, that sometimes people are just mean. They just say things to cut, to hurt, to manipulate. Then all you are left with is sadness.<br />
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After returning from our trip hubby and I had an anniversary away. And by away, I mean we found places for all the kiddos and hid out in the house. Yep, that's right. We had a stay-cation and it was AMAZING!!! We hit the locals antique shops, grabbed some local sales, and food. Then had a movie marathon instead of going to the theater. I had such a great weekend that I want to do the exact same thing next year. I loved being able to snuggle with my hubby all weekend long. While all the kiddos where gone having fun in different places the youngest who has been with us for a little over two months was staying with his sibling in that foster home. As it turns out that placement decided they were able to keep our little guy and keep the siblings together. That is really great for the two of them. They are happy to be together. The sibling is just a little bit older than him and always happy to see him.<br />
Goodbye's are always sad though. Today as we dropped the rest of his clothes off, he obviously recognized us, and was happy to see us. The kids all giggling and surrounding him. All of getting our hugs in.Then he watched us as we drove away, with a confused look, like... hey there goes my people. But he is in a good home, with his sister and a Mommy and Daddy who care for them and the other kiddos in their home.Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-43956826325069159072014-07-12T21:35:00.004-07:002014-07-15T18:27:41.618-07:00This crazy little thing we call life...So it has been one month since Dez got here. Making our tribe back to 6 kids. It really doesn't seem that long. At church Sunday I was filling out registration papers and someone asked how long he had been with us, and I said, oh a couple weeks or something... my hubby said it has been a month now. It just has gone by. Maybe because it is the summer, maybe because we have so much going on, either way it has gone by fast. <br>
So since school has gotten out we have been busy, I was sitting here trying to think about the best way to organize my thoughts, I decided pictures would be the best way to go...<br>
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Farm Fresh Duck. Ok PETA... settle down. Here is my basic stance. God made animals, God made people, people eat animals end of story. See how fast that was. This is of course the very short version. I have no intention to get into a long version as I will never stop eating meat :)</div>
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Ok Dreamy internetland, I am done for now. more to come later. All is well here.</div>
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Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-70550812090556102812014-06-26T18:10:00.001-07:002014-06-26T18:10:33.563-07:00Going camping!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhooem4ZGAUCN3nJLJfSSCo9b5-Q9X5MElKVEy7Ohb7m6bSDcNl3YANlx8lktIDY1MvT-7J_jHmUK8TRbhQhxUoKLbYNPY3IklEajwNSgjKOJ6Hh5m-m8BkPUFtbM8BvLDCF-YT5Qq3KQF/s640/blogger-image-2007178534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhooem4ZGAUCN3nJLJfSSCo9b5-Q9X5MElKVEy7Ohb7m6bSDcNl3YANlx8lktIDY1MvT-7J_jHmUK8TRbhQhxUoKLbYNPY3IklEajwNSgjKOJ6Hh5m-m8BkPUFtbM8BvLDCF-YT5Qq3KQF/s640/blogger-image-2007178534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2D02HfZol6Bnp6h0JM4V3AGi4_3EI9rSSPQUG52DvwABtLDibwq9KJ89ZzvaUjJeWmQK58tr_8SIhz1is28762Z-z2NrgWNpdjaGtMwTCvvMj1_txCA9gOQ6fxozbeqEeTW_Jd2s_fi2l/s640/blogger-image--726541113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2D02HfZol6Bnp6h0JM4V3AGi4_3EI9rSSPQUG52DvwABtLDibwq9KJ89ZzvaUjJeWmQK58tr_8SIhz1is28762Z-z2NrgWNpdjaGtMwTCvvMj1_txCA9gOQ6fxozbeqEeTW_Jd2s_fi2l/s640/blogger-image--726541113.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhooem4ZGAUCN3nJLJfSSCo9b5-Q9X5MElKVEy7Ohb7m6bSDcNl3YANlx8lktIDY1MvT-7J_jHmUK8TRbhQhxUoKLbYNPY3IklEajwNSgjKOJ6Hh5m-m8BkPUFtbM8BvLDCF-YT5Qq3KQF/s640/blogger-image-2007178534.jpg"></div>All week it has been camp central here! Getting ready is crazy town! Finally finally finally the day is almost here. I am so ready to go, relax, and rest with my family. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8Dpd0ntv19XLQzcuf_nInUw6v5gGkPmw92lQp7KXRDV2cLR-iaCihb9qLQDYc2m9x5NWcX_65o3Bn6CigOJtSYt15CqXZHnThuFVd5l07e8TKAl9wqskGkwP0O4Pwl1ICklNmNcQRLlR/s640/blogger-image--267417188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8Dpd0ntv19XLQzcuf_nInUw6v5gGkPmw92lQp7KXRDV2cLR-iaCihb9qLQDYc2m9x5NWcX_65o3Bn6CigOJtSYt15CqXZHnThuFVd5l07e8TKAl9wqskGkwP0O4Pwl1ICklNmNcQRLlR/s640/blogger-image--267417188.jpg"></a></div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-24839671362280491222014-06-11T16:36:00.001-07:002014-06-11T16:36:15.786-07:00And then there were six... Again<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2FMWyJ7Bvdnb0DAghSJxgL-i9Ydmtlz69N0RqYV6dNcGQbWYmuikEXNjQrpwZlPWHmF7O_1UVi5sglDOOGFO4vDeGqOg2RV9GkkA3E4WXDWbIH4yrFo6wV3ThLTkW1I19FMkMRf_OhKn/s640/blogger-image-1485485402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2FMWyJ7Bvdnb0DAghSJxgL-i9Ydmtlz69N0RqYV6dNcGQbWYmuikEXNjQrpwZlPWHmF7O_1UVi5sglDOOGFO4vDeGqOg2RV9GkkA3E4WXDWbIH4yrFo6wV3ThLTkW1I19FMkMRf_OhKn/s640/blogger-image-1485485402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4rk8bGx0ROM91dVOe7J8AOO-zhYLH35GVUFxf0RHhvlzM2zjtFpScIxThBZWzgWj1K7TycMzal-pexSwsRchvPckAz9zKIGQGRZiL7U_PrMM2fuWDxZAixs7QAWDjZgOKQQ2sBPevQTl/s640/blogger-image--1085728462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4rk8bGx0ROM91dVOe7J8AOO-zhYLH35GVUFxf0RHhvlzM2zjtFpScIxThBZWzgWj1K7TycMzal-pexSwsRchvPckAz9zKIGQGRZiL7U_PrMM2fuWDxZAixs7QAWDjZgOKQQ2sBPevQTl/s640/blogger-image--1085728462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeb6321HZ4ywHVmOwhWwavpG0IsXDEP4cfZZZej45sD2qqH_qQwSCLvKCrmcBuySgWCehEkePW1275gN9iLdxskxQmNoK_qRP_UsKhYHs_j1JfKaaukhbqrVt3a6Ox4hyPnhyphenhyphenr9bvIea3F/s640/blogger-image--2117272074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeb6321HZ4ywHVmOwhWwavpG0IsXDEP4cfZZZej45sD2qqH_qQwSCLvKCrmcBuySgWCehEkePW1275gN9iLdxskxQmNoK_qRP_UsKhYHs_j1JfKaaukhbqrVt3a6Ox4hyPnhyphenhyphenr9bvIea3F/s640/blogger-image--2117272074.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4rk8bGx0ROM91dVOe7J8AOO-zhYLH35GVUFxf0RHhvlzM2zjtFpScIxThBZWzgWj1K7TycMzal-pexSwsRchvPckAz9zKIGQGRZiL7U_PrMM2fuWDxZAixs7QAWDjZgOKQQ2sBPevQTl/s640/blogger-image--1085728462.jpg"></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2FMWyJ7Bvdnb0DAghSJxgL-i9Ydmtlz69N0RqYV6dNcGQbWYmuikEXNjQrpwZlPWHmF7O_1UVi5sglDOOGFO4vDeGqOg2RV9GkkA3E4WXDWbIH4yrFo6wV3ThLTkW1I19FMkMRf_OhKn/s640/blogger-image-1485485402.jpg"></div>In the past two weeks we have had a baby come in, then go back home, now we have another kiddo in. So yes, we are back at 6 kids again. Mr. D is sweet, teething and adorable. I don't know how long he will be here, but we will love him for as long as that is...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnpR0fBhV9bqms4bzMqR2aSocM2U7e_VfTSwOAmive-dsa7gU1Y-dz_-zJsMxIXwcJG942BY0F0LY6FOlEJiZsyj1Ao-nTIRi0LcB82GPh2Ujn-jwQifra6A1qGGnpo7Bqm2WylNM6Q8U/s640/blogger-image--427391769.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnpR0fBhV9bqms4bzMqR2aSocM2U7e_VfTSwOAmive-dsa7gU1Y-dz_-zJsMxIXwcJG942BY0F0LY6FOlEJiZsyj1Ao-nTIRi0LcB82GPh2Ujn-jwQifra6A1qGGnpo7Bqm2WylNM6Q8U/s640/blogger-image--427391769.jpg"></a></div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-81512197178670420602014-05-17T17:27:00.001-07:002014-05-17T17:31:17.074-07:00Foster care awareness month<a href="http://fgr.am/f/QkAHOWm6a4">Click here for a foster care flipagram!!! 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Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-51600821597785381822014-05-07T10:03:00.001-07:002014-05-07T10:03:19.368-07:00Studying and life in the foster battleground<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hM_HIsnF7X_P9hFjga9U3tCZ9Bkjk8yFsfFJznMtG7WF9WcXbtg73ltKHtPZnfd7WcpxzonfRdVsbzhTu5eDnercp6hac5Lamq46D6g4d3lZlvWN5cgDTCu2CGKXO722-AYUhrdEzR8Y/s640/blogger-image--845441126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hM_HIsnF7X_P9hFjga9U3tCZ9Bkjk8yFsfFJznMtG7WF9WcXbtg73ltKHtPZnfd7WcpxzonfRdVsbzhTu5eDnercp6hac5Lamq46D6g4d3lZlvWN5cgDTCu2CGKXO722-AYUhrdEzR8Y/s640/blogger-image--845441126.jpg"></a></div>Every day is a new day. That is what I say to myself some nights. Some days are crazy. Some days are great. Some days I feel hard on myself, sometimes I feel like I'm super awesome. But what is amazing about God is that every day is a new day. I don't have to be super amazing. HE is. I just need to be willing to follow Him. And I feel like I am at that point in my life. I feel as though i don't need to question and analyze every little thing. I can say yes. No, that is not a lead in to anything, just a relief:-)<div>So a little updates....</div><div>Me- studying like craZy for my HQ, please pray I pass. I know, this sounds silly. But I have super horrible test anxiety, plus my epilepsy meds make focusing hard. I'm seriously not making excuses, just being honest about problems. It stinks.</div><div>The Hubs- major busy with work and coaching. We live and breathe baseball this time of year. Live and breathe it! This is our third year. He loves it and is great at it:-) he and he work partner and a friend coach together. They make a great crew!</div><div>JD- he is cozy here. And is becoming affectionate! Like we are actually getting hugs💙💙 if you know anything about FC and anything about teens. Well.</div><div>Amazing. I do think his grades are suffering a bit due to the stress of the case, etc. He is SO smart! I know he is going to do great.</div><div>HN- Baseball and books. That is his life. It is the first week of May and he is already part way to his reading goal. I love his love of reading. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ozGrWLN2dNFQ24IHaRhy6WnC5RRmj3ymmkPfmE1op7f8ZZDTTrsDixPwD_lPlQ2WNLVBfUC7dgFIr855XL3oUnTBrZ0A5tpYFHva4UgoEBa9u3eMfeKg0mwWuPhiSz-xA2IRe1Gbv1RE/s640/blogger-image--1213731383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ozGrWLN2dNFQ24IHaRhy6WnC5RRmj3ymmkPfmE1op7f8ZZDTTrsDixPwD_lPlQ2WNLVBfUC7dgFIr855XL3oUnTBrZ0A5tpYFHva4UgoEBa9u3eMfeKg0mwWuPhiSz-xA2IRe1Gbv1RE/s640/blogger-image--1213731383.jpg"></a></div>Seri- her reading has taken off this year. There are things I am concerned about related to FASD, but one day at a time. The past month her and Liv have just been really sweet together and it has been a blessing to me.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLw-HxbLswwZtBV7LusxlryeZR_Bw4i0Zt0NEXFtpAZvD62u-84byFAfH_CTLfzsb4PRJtzIuceg9d-AIcCJKcM11pZ6nwRK8CAe3hmr6oXUzk9gaM1r3cGdvlHEH6GQbQ5VaLWDjLRI8a/s640/blogger-image-298080808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLw-HxbLswwZtBV7LusxlryeZR_Bw4i0Zt0NEXFtpAZvD62u-84byFAfH_CTLfzsb4PRJtzIuceg9d-AIcCJKcM11pZ6nwRK8CAe3hmr6oXUzk9gaM1r3cGdvlHEH6GQbQ5VaLWDjLRI8a/s640/blogger-image-298080808.jpg"></a></div>HW- baseball, Pokemon, kickball. This kid loves being outdoors. And I have been noticing a knack for math.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz5b0TyqwGFgr01NLlZLTeqJ71xuDSGcE-220FU8yRsgn_yyoOnxXjw_CzzpcbWLwuVJFqVgFeQe5Eqp0q9N9hdvbkGh6sgGbYvmKmBk_8MEHDvM6WkLXDPuW-X1BxO15Il-iO7CPhQhwS/s640/blogger-image-238141153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz5b0TyqwGFgr01NLlZLTeqJ71xuDSGcE-220FU8yRsgn_yyoOnxXjw_CzzpcbWLwuVJFqVgFeQe5Eqp0q9N9hdvbkGh6sgGbYvmKmBk_8MEHDvM6WkLXDPuW-X1BxO15Il-iO7CPhQhwS/s640/blogger-image-238141153.jpg"></a></div>Liv- she has been in the frozen world. Dancing, singing, I love it.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMcoiFAg19t0SC2Ng6wYnY7IfNCTUq3Pg8QIuczV7gedLFsKVnlIy5Fsu6sNFnzL5pTOuraEIBjvn9kNJ4lZP-seQZ5G7-d01awRaC-1ncZXJ84qeDRcgYa8zuPrFsFGvUJ7PWXM-NX6kf/s640/blogger-image-125709665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMcoiFAg19t0SC2Ng6wYnY7IfNCTUq3Pg8QIuczV7gedLFsKVnlIy5Fsu6sNFnzL5pTOuraEIBjvn9kNJ4lZP-seQZ5G7-d01awRaC-1ncZXJ84qeDRcgYa8zuPrFsFGvUJ7PWXM-NX6kf/s640/blogger-image-125709665.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-87568686826646520822014-04-05T22:28:00.001-07:002014-04-05T22:28:16.287-07:00Spring BreakThis week we got 5 ducks to add to our family. That's right. Winged beasts as Dorthy says. We also did some house work, playdates, gardening, sleepovers, good times! Now here we are. At the end of break and about to head back to school and get ready for the Jr High retreat.<br />
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There are many things coming up over the next several weeks, but first and foremost is HN's bday! And he has chosen to have a special day with just Mom and Dad. I must say I am super excited about this. So on that note, I am outta here folks. I am so tired and gonna fall asleep.Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-80631658747885578502014-03-21T22:33:00.001-07:002014-03-21T22:35:04.858-07:00Day twoDay two has been a blast, however is girls are sick, with a crummy cold. <div><br></div><div>Dorothy, I see you visiting in here, heeeeeyyyyyyy!!!!!! Miss you!!</div><div>And hello to every other random person and fellow blog follower:-)</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://fgr.am/f/yoBusmB4RZ">http://fgr.am/f/yoBusmB4RZ</a></div><div><br></div><div>Click the link for today's pics. Don't judge me for my musical choice. I love it! What of it???!!!!??? </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327833994628388876.post-72206898662006321172014-03-20T22:01:00.001-07:002014-03-20T22:02:46.901-07:00Great wolf lodge.First day here, awesome. Ride over, long of course. But the kids were just in wonderment arriving. Olive, with her occasional stutter, said " I can't, I can't, I can't wait until we get to the great wolf lodge! It will be amazing!"<div>See my video collage by clicking the link below!</div><div><br><div><a href="http://fgr.am/f/1vRLLonvoG">http://fgr.am/f/1vRLLonvoG</a></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW2edP6vdpyFKHpY6exjluGfKYl_8K_5fcAOiQJ7YJnkxJ6UajPc_3fGwYljXpNUmwAqSwYgVTT1b7QzBKtMOizldnEBUHbDB-TLgOIbPRq8B0Ha7pHXnFNCf_pL8keGwxAF47PiICq5WD/s640/blogger-image-380462197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW2edP6vdpyFKHpY6exjluGfKYl_8K_5fcAOiQJ7YJnkxJ6UajPc_3fGwYljXpNUmwAqSwYgVTT1b7QzBKtMOizldnEBUHbDB-TLgOIbPRq8B0Ha7pHXnFNCf_pL8keGwxAF47PiICq5WD/s640/blogger-image-380462197.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkDSxfTM3tVotk70BnWtWYNGVQlyotXYiOAvTkPas8JocKzgXSgR2_ewmOQ7A2F29_LC6hGBl68uTAHaKwcTV8mvHB5j01CYsO59Zukt4_dYruYSRiVu65oGhDA14TWmQBnrTT3A2VI1q/s640/blogger-image--1352455241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkDSxfTM3tVotk70BnWtWYNGVQlyotXYiOAvTkPas8JocKzgXSgR2_ewmOQ7A2F29_LC6hGBl68uTAHaKwcTV8mvHB5j01CYsO59Zukt4_dYruYSRiVu65oGhDA14TWmQBnrTT3A2VI1q/s640/blogger-image--1352455241.jpg"></a></div></div></div>Momma Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258328683130932664noreply@blogger.com0