Tuesday, March 31, 2009

10 years!

10 years ago we arrived in Raleigh and unofficially became "southerners". For the longest time it didn't feel like home. Not that I was attached to our home in PA. just that Raleigh was so much bigger than were we lived. It took me the longest time to get used to going to the grocery store right up the street and not seeing ANYONE that I knew. Traffic was another thing. I didn't drive on the "beltline" for months because I always seemed to get on and go the wrong direction and ended up going the whole way around. The schools took some getting used to also. The high school where Kolby and Tate go is huge and like Britt said when we drove up to register him for freshmen classes "it looks like Penn State". Raleigh is home now and especially Kolby and Tate feel it is their "hometown". My only wish is that my family would travel south to see us once in a while. The 9 1/2 hour trip to mom's is a killer. When dad was alive they did come in the fall and then again in the winter and I miss that. The best thing about living in Raleigh is the chance to see my flowers come up in Feb. and knowing that my convertable roof can be put down some days in January. Thanks to everyone that was welcoming to us 10 years ago.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Caroline's Promise

After thinking about the correct words to describe last night's Caroline's Promise banquet I still do not know what to say except "praise God!!" I am just going to pray that those involved had a good nights rest and that our Lord will bless each of them today. Listening to Tom speak just confirmed to me that God wants us to do more when it comes to orphans. Now do not jump to conclusions it does not mean that we are adopting again(although never tell God no!!) it does mean though that true religion is taking care of the least of these and with the numbers going up, 150 million now, Christians need to step out and care for these children, God's children. As the coming days start and end my mind and heart will be crying out to God to show me which direction I should move in. Pray with me that the banquet will move some to adopt and some to care or help others adopt and everyone to pray for children around the globe.
Dru and Emily took care of the girls last night and took them to Chick Fil A for supper and then let them play in the playground. Mazie had a ball and this morning she woke up and said she had fun and didn't "poke anyone in the eye". Let me explain. When Dru and the girls got to Chick Fil A Mazie wanted to play right away. Dru told her that they had to eat first and he and Emily had to watch them so that Mazie would not poke anyone in the eye. He was joking but Mazie took him serious and knew above all else she could not poke anyone in the eye while playing!! Mazie also got a kick out of seeing Tate and Kolby working. It was a good evening for everyone.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

March 17

Mazie dressed in a green fancy dress today for St. Patty's Day and pre-school. She looked soooo cute and very Irish :-)
Tate passed his drivers test today. We now can wait for 8 more years till Evie drives. Maybe one of the boys will do it for us. Tate figured out that when Mazie drives he will be 30!! so he promised he would teach her. I may end up never having to teach any of my children to drive. It is not that I do not want to teach them it is just that in this traffic I am nervous and thus I make them nervous.
Dru is slowly getting better. Thank you for the prayers.
Did I report that Kolby placed 4 in the state for his DECA competition. He is off to Nationals in Calif. at the end of April. Thank you for the special thing Ms. Conley did for Kolby!!
I am so happy to see sunshine after 5 days straight of rain!! I will try to post pictures of the girls as soon as K puts them on. blessings

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

March 3!!!

Oh my we had snow again and missed yesterday and had a 2 hour delay today!! But thank the Lord it will be 70 by the end of the week!! My time always flies so fast. I do not update as much as I should and I am sorry for the few of you that do read this blog.
So here is the scope in a quick fashion. We surprised Kolby with an 18th birthday party. The kids had a good time and we were pleased with the turn out. Kolby was REALLY surprised. Thanks to Rianna for her help!
Dru turned 23 and we celebrated with a dinner with the family and Emily.
Kolby wrestled his last high school match and pinned his guy. Tate also wrestled that night and pinned his guy!! What fun it was to see them both win. We were all there and cheered very loudly. Mazie and Dru yelled hold him down and Dru yelled with much pride "that's my brother!!"
Mazie was able to go to pre-school again with me as I substituted. She loves "school".
Jay and I had a sweet Valentine lunch while the boys stayed with the girls.
Mazie and I made the trip to PA. and spent almost a week with my mom. What a good rider Mazie is 91/2 hours in the car and only very loud singing no yelling to get out of her car seat.
Dru has another hernia and he is waiting for insurance to say get the surgery. He is in a lot of pain so please pray for him.
I am debating if I should return to teaching in the fall. It has been wonderful getting to be with Mazie all this time!! I am praying and seeking.
We took the girls to a Caroline's Promise family day and enjoyed good swimming and good food and fellowship with other daopted families that CP has helped in the past. We have been choosen to speak at the CP dinner later this month. I hope that I can tell the girls story in a way that moves others to seek God's will in adoption either by adopting them selves or supporting someone else.
We also spent a nice afternoon with Jerry and Eileen celebrating their twin daughters 2nd birthdays. What a terrific journey God put them on.
So time goes on. I am grateful for our family and friends that read this and pray for us. blessings