10.31.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:34 pm by Missy
I was browsing through the magazines the other day and this is what I found…
Cooking For 2
Country Home
All About Beer
Popular Mechanics
CabinetMaker
Tango
Bridal Guide
Figure
Bass Player
Bowhunt America
Camping Life
Rugby
Shark Diver
Industrial Hygiene News
Water Garden News
However I was unable to find these magazines…
Adoption News
Angry Infertile Women
Step-Parent Etiquette
Couples Who Can’t Conceive
Oh well. Off to read my Big Game Fishing Journal!
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10.30.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:36 pm by Missy
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10.29.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:36 pm by Missy
On Friday night Hubby and I went to the movie Into The Wild* with my brother and his wife. I had read a little about this story, mainly because portions of it was made in our great state of South Dakota.
It was a great movie, very well made. It’s depressing, yet hopeful. Sad yet full of joy. Very difficult to put into words how you are feeling when you leave the theatre. It definitely makes a person think about what truly brings happiness. What is it that brings the soul complete peace and satisfaction? We never really know if the main character finds this peace, a peace that I believe is only found through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
I also asked myself if I could do what he did. Leave everything behind – and I mean EVERYTHING and go on a journey into the unknown. Not worrying about what tomorrow will bring or what he would eat or where he would sleep… hmm that sounds familiar (Matthew 6:25). Yes, I do have perfect peace in Jesus Christ, but I also allow myself to get caught up in the things and possessions I have, even my family that I often put before my relationship with Jesus.
It definitely makes one think – and hopefully learn and grow and change to be more like Christ.
*This movie is rated R. We usually don’t go to rated R movies (not legalistic there just haven’t found many R movies that bring us closer to Christ). When my brother called and invited us we were torn what to do and we shared that with him. So we did alot of research and found out pretty much exactly what was in the movie, when, why, etc. I have to admit I did close my eyes a couple times or Hubby and I would turn and look at each other. I don’t regret that we went. I learned from this movie and it has provided many open doors for discussion. I encourage you though, to be diligent in understanding what you will see if you go to this movie, and any R rated movie for that matter. 1 Peter 2:11
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10.27.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:37 pm by Missy
The little one we’ve been praying for is a boy! The expectant mom had another ultrasound and everything looks good from what the doctor could see. She will be getting some additional test results back next week. The baby’s father also attended the doctor’s appointment and she said that he still wants to proceed with adoption.
She met with our agency last Monday and has another appointment scheduled, not sure when though. The agency got our last bit of paperwork and payment last Saturday but we still haven’t heard anything. I talked to our social worker this week and she’ll call us as soon as she gets our information from the agency headquarters so we’re trying to be patient!
The baby’s due date is January 11th. Trying not to count the days – sometimes it feels like we’re counting the minutes! In the meantime we still have a few things left to do around the house – well one major thing – the nursery’s not done yet. Whether we adopt this little one or not we’re working to get the nursery done so when the time comes we’re all set.
Plus I’m working on Princess’s scrapbook. The other night I was able to crop all of her baby pictures. We laughed so hard, she was such a goofy baby (not much has changed 
) Then last Saturday when Hubby and I cleaned out the garage I found 3 more totes full of pictures! Aaahhh! Oh well, I’ll never have to say I’m bored!
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10.25.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:38 pm by Missy
Yesterday my phone rang and the caller id said it was the Grandma of our God-child, the little boy we took care of a few years ago. I say hello and low and behold it’s the little man himself!
“Hi Missy” says this cute little voice, one that’s no longer babyish but so grown up.
We had a wonderful conversation about nothing (he’s 3 1/2) although I did find out he’s going to dress up like a tiger to go trick or treating. I said, “Can you take a picture for me” and he says “No, we don’t have a picture.” “-) And he knows his ABC’s but wasn’t in the mood to recite them and he’s coming back to visit in a few months too.
It’s amazing that he remembers us. We took care of him from when he was 1 until he was 2 – almost exactly a year and then we’ve seen him just 2 times since then (they live way far away from us!). Thankfully we get to talk on the phone but we don’t call nearly enough. His mom and grandma and grandpa have done a great job of helping him remember us and we’re so grateful.
Talking to him is so wonderful but it also makes my heart ache to give him a great big hug. We’re so thankful for him and his family. It also makes me long for little ones in our home. I’m trusting God with that though and in the meantime can’t wait for the next call from the little man!
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10.22.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:41 pm by Missy
Ok, finally! A picture of Hubby’s Jeep. He has wanted a Jeep Wrangler since the day he was born. We were finally able to get one for him this Spring. Then he needed to get bigger tires and put a lift kit on it (basically make it so high that me and Princess can hardly get in!). He bought his tires and everything he needed for the lift kit in June or July but it wasn’t until a few weeks ago that he finally took the time to finish his precious Jeep! He’s been too busy working on the basement and other things for me – what a guy!
Anyway – doesn’t he look great with his Jeep!
Here are some other pictures of us. We went to the park tonight and played!
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10.20.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:42 pm by Missy
Although I didn’t get my whole list done we had a busy, productive day so I guess I should be happy with that.
1. Slept in – if you call 8:17 am sleeping in – that’s sleeping in for me.
2. Read my chronological bible – I just bought it a few days ago and it’s so cool – alot of historical information.
3. Prince (Pat’s son) came over and we hung out and then he took our humungous old tv (Yahoo!! We’ve been trying to get rid of that thing for weeks!).
4. Hubby and I went and got lunch and then sat at the “Goose Park” – a really cool park with a pond and 100’s of geese and then drove to a few stores to look for nursery decorating ideas.
5. Got home and took a nap with Hubby.
6. Hubby and I CLEANED THE GARAGE! It only took us 3 hours and now we can get both our vehicles in the garage. It’s amazing!
7. Did about 1/2 the laundry.
8. We drove over to Prince’s new apartment (first time on his own!) and then went to Wally World and got him stocked up with groceries and things he needed for the apartment.
9. Came home, made out a menu for the next week and 1/2 and then went back to Wally World and got groceries for us along with a bunch of other stuff we really didn’t need! We decided our “theme” for the nursery will be Winnie the Pooh (ya! Hubby wasn’t so sure at first but I convinced him ) and we found a crib set (we already have the crib).
10. Relax, blog, watch “Jon and Kate Plus 8″, off to bed soon.
Hope you have a blessed weekend!
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10.19.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:43 pm by Missy
Not necessarily in this order…
1. Sleep in
2. Clean the bathrooms
3. Paint our bedroom
4. Clean the old office/Princess’s room which will be the baby’s room
5. Work on Princess’s picture book
6. Pick up poop in the backyard (oohh can’t wait!)
7. Get a massage
8. Work on our profile book for adoption
9. Read my chronological bible
10. Do the laundry
11. Get Princess’s comforter dry cleaned
12. Make a menu and get groceries
Ok, how ’bout I just focus on #1 and skip the rest! That sounds much better.
What are you doing on Saturday?
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10.18.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:43 pm by Missy
We met with the young lady considering us for adoption today at 1:00 at a friend’s house. We were so nervous. Well actually I was nervous, Hubby said he was just excited. Even though we know anything can happen it was still very cool.
It was quite uncomfortable in the beginning. I’m thankful our friend and friend’s daugther (the one who made the connection with us) were there. They asked most of the questions as we just sat there! Hubby actually did most of the talking. I was so proud if him – I haven’t heard him talk that much in…. well, I don’t know that I’ve heard him talk that much ever!
We found out we have alot in common. Her and the father are artists and they really want a family that is artistic and will encourage the baby to be artistic. So we were able to share about my drama, Hubby’s art, photography and graphic design and Princess’s art, photography and writing. That was cool. And then she also loves horses and all animals so she wasn’t the least bit shocked about our 3 puppies. Now that’s a miracle!
It would be an open adoption, but we don’t know yet how open she is thinking. We were excited to hear that she’ll be meeting with our adoption agency on Monday so hopefully after that meeting we’ll learn more.
It was very exciting to meet with her today but we know we have a long road ahead of us. Although it’s only about 14 weeks til the baby is born (approximately 3rd week of January) there’s alot that could happen between now and then.
We so appreciate your prayers! For the mom and dad, for us, for the baby, for paperwork, for the mom’s family.
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10.17.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:44 pm by Missy
Oh it’s good to laugh. It’s good to eat ice cream. It’s really good to laugh and eat ice cream all at the same time. Tonight after youth group four of us “old” ladies and a few of the kids were hanging out chowing down on ice cream like we hadn’t eaten in six days. We had Twix ice cream bars, Snickers ice cream bars, Dove ice cream bars, Butterfinger ice cream bars, juice pop things and super duper chocolately rich yummy dessert leftover from the Day Spa.
Now I’m not going to tell you how many ice cream bars I ate. Let’s just say I’m not going to be able to eat tomorrow or the next day or the next. But that’s ok, it was worth it. It was so yummy good. And ice cream tastes so much more yummier when you’re hanging out and laughing with friends. The funny thing is that we were sharing struggles, frustrations, sorrows and trials that we are going through right now.
And then we’d eat another ice cream bar. And then we’d laugh. It was awesome.
Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” Psalm 126:2
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