blessed

sometimes i'm surprised that anyone reads this blog.

sometimes i'm surprised that anyone is interested in our crazy life.

sometimes i'm surprised by the people that having generously given to us.

monday a dear friend of ours had a birthday party. he turned a BIG number. his desire was that instead of people giving him gifts, that they would give the gifts to us.

crazy.

when he first approached us with his idea, the hubster and i were taken aback by his generosity. in fact so much so, that we did not even have words to express our gratitude. he said,"maybe you don't want me to do this." the hubster said, " no, we want you to do this, we are just overwhelmed." at this point i looked him in the eye....with tears running down my face. he said, "i get it." and he does.

oh dear friend, the depths of gratitude for your friendship, for your gift, still bring tears to my eyes.

thank you for letting little bit dance while you sang. she had a wonderful time. she still talks about it...all. the. time.

jill, thanks for the photos!

the hubster and i first met this gentle man when we became youth sponsors. we have traveled to numerous camps, retreats, mission trips together. it's funny how when you are striving for the gospel you grow deep in the love of God, especially with those you serve with. he has a deep relationship with his Savior. a deep regard for God's word. a deep regard for those he has served with.

i am proud to call him friend.

thank you for blessing us.

thank you for helping us to bring home little man and little lady.

when we tell them the story of how they came to be in our family...you will be a chapter in that story.

i really didn't think this time around i would feel so emotional about the adoption.

i was wrong.

even more so this time.

i am so thankful.

i am so blessed.