First, our motel in Clearwater...the only one I would have been willing to stay in on the whole street. We loved it and would recommend it to anyone on a limited budget who doesn't mind that it's old. It is clean...by the second night I was even sleeping underneath the sheets.
Second, we went on the beach to take a family picture. Of course, I had to be the costume director and drag my boys out in long sleeved button-downs in the heat of the day. It was windy and miserable. Jack's face says it all...
But, God gave me a sign of His goodness as I dragged the kids out at sunset to try all over again. We didn't have high hopes for this experience to turn out any better. But, guess who we just happened to ask to take our picture? A professional photographer. He whipped out his humongo camera and just emailed us the pictures today and I actually like them (but I can't figure out how to post it which is frustrating me at 1:03am)! Just wait because I'm sure it will be our Christmas card picture because Bill won't want to go through the agony of a family picture again.
A third sign of God's goodness relates to our days on the beach. I prayed a few random times that we would find a sand dollar. We spent time every day searching for them and other shells. We found lots of shells, but no sand dollars. Tate was getting bummed. Then, as we were getting ready to leave the beach on our last day, two guys came up with 20 sand dollars in their hands and offered each of the kids one. The kids were overjoyed and I was amazed at the sweetness of my God. Isn't that just like God??? He provides out of His abundant goodness! And I know He will do that as we need bunches of money to move forward with adoption as well.
P.S. Jack immediately broke his, which is SO Jack! There were a few tears, but then he decided that his was the most special because it was the most fragile. The broken one is just as special to me as the "together" ones...I guess I can relate to that one the most!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Totally staged picture, by the way! They never stare serenely at the ocean on their own!
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Hey there! We came across your blog because we are adopting from Ethiopia also. We are just in the beginning phases, but we are amazed at how God really does provide (even when it looks impossible). We are excited to watch your progress!
So, did you think of me when you stayed at that lovely hotel?... haha. I will have to find some time to give it a visit seeing it bears my name! Anyways, hope you are doing well. Wishing we could have a Sonic date. :)
Miss! I really wish I were there with you. First of all, because the ocean-hello!-is so absolutely different than Nebraska. I miss the ocean so much. sigh. I suppose being on the Mediterranean last summer spoiled me. But also because I love your family, and wish I could have been there laughing with you and digging for sand dollars!! :) Hope you are all doing well! Love you so much!
Glad to hear you're having a good time :) Toby was excited to see Jack. I love the picture of them gazing at the water...I stage pictures too! I need an adoption update, lady. Talk to ya later, I'm off to NYC to the ballet on Friday :)
I cannot believe these are your children!!! They are so grown up! ... and gorgeous!
Hi Missy, I came across your blog through Hilary's. Congratulations on the decision to adopt. I look forward to following your story here. Feel free to check out my blog some time. :) I hope you are having a great summer! Take Care!
Katie
(www.katie-memorablemoments.blogspot.com)
Missy, your kids are beautiful. If you can't ever get your family picture posted I would love to be added to your Christmas mailing list. God is so faithful if we just ask in the little things too. Thanks for sharing His goodness in your lives as you travel in Florida. Hope you are having a great summer.
These pictures are SO great, Missy!
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