Just thought I would post a quick update and share some of the new things in the kids life. These are things we take for granted and it truly humbles us and makes us realize how abundantly blessed we are:
* Toilet paper goes in the toilet
* Endless supply of water in which they drink 50 glasses of at least a day
* McDonalds french fries look weird but taste great
* Escalators are cool
* Bikes are difficult to ride but are a lot of fun trying to learn
* Using a swing takes a bit of coordination
* Sleeping in a clean bed after a bath in clean pajamas
* So many bracelets, necklaces, and shoes they do not know what to do
* Mommy's food is pretty good most of the time. Mari"An does not like ham or chicken enchiladas
* I am mommy and Mari'An can be a kid
* Amy'lia is learning temper tantrums do not get her anywhere but sitting in the corner alone
* Pickles are gross
* Food is always there
* Luke has found baseball caps and loves them
* Soap dispensers are very cool
* Mommy or Daddy speaking in Amharic is very silly
* Hair on daddy's legs and spiky on his head are very strange
* Cold water is "birr" good
* Can't do a thing with their new families hair
* throwing food on the floor when we are done with it is not acceptable.
But most of all, they have taught us how amazing it is when the Lord calls you to do something, the burden it places on you is far less than the blessing you receive. God is an amazing God. When we stand back and look at our life, we get a bit nervous. Never in a million did I ever think I would be a parent to 7 kids. The Lord has called us to this "mission field" for a reason. I pray that we can raise these children to serve Him with their whole heart, mind, hands, and bodies. He has a purpose for them that is far beyond my wildest dreams. May they grow to know Him, love Him and serve Him. I pray that we can be Godly parents that can lead them where they need to be. We need lots of prayer and guidance. One day at a time.......
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This is sooooo neat. I cannot wait to meet your newest additions. What a miracle!!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! who bought mcdonald's fries for them? i know it wasn't you, cyndee! :)
ReplyDeletei'll be over to pick luke up anytime. i know he will love ben's baseball cards & steve loves baseball hats so he will fit in great with us. lol
amy
That is so funny! Wow...they've been to McDonald's??? Hee hee
ReplyDeleteAndrea
Dan took her as a treat after the dentist. She had no idea what the ff were. Too funny. It is amazing to watch their faces light up at every minor new thing.
ReplyDeleteAmy- You still cannot have him! He is a sweetie. He still repeats us by saying, "Say, ....." Cute.
Cyndee
What a beautiful post! I love that you "can be Mommy and Mari'An can be a kid!!! How wonderful. :)
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