Not today

Yesterday I caught D bending over the radio, messing with the antennae.  I said, "D, what are you doing?" His immediate reply was "nuting."


Seriously?!?  So far he only regularly says dada, mom, mo (more), and dis (this).  So "nothing" was quite humorous, partly because it was a real word and made sense in the situation, and partly because I had this vision of him saying it many times in future years!


Today I asked him if he wanted more goldfish and he said, "not today."  What?!?  Are these real words he is using?  I think we have some very funny coincidences on our hands.


Can you tell I'm enjoying my time off from work?  Even though I did work some today from my laptop, and plan to do a little more on Friday...sorry Roger!  (Roger is the world's best custodian who tells me not to work at home - I listen to you most of the time Roger.  But I promise I'm enjoying my break!)


Stay tuned, who knows what this little barely one-year-old will say next!

Good home needed for good dog

Hey everybody, I hope there is someone out there who would like to become owners of this sweet dog!  His name is Pip, and he was my sister's dog but she was not able to keep him where she lives, so we took him in a couple months ago.  He really is a good dog, but our dog prefers to be the only canine in the house!  We're not asking for any money for him, just want him to be in a good home!

For those of you who might be interested, here is some more info:

- he has all shots updated

- not sure what his breed is, but we think some black lab mixed with something else :)

- he not does have a tail, we're guessing it's his breed, because my sister bought him as a puppy in a pet store, he wasn't abused or anything

- he is very cuddly and likes to sit on/next to people

- he is trained not to get on furniture unless invited

- he is about a year old
- he is very good with children

Update

As I sat in court today there was a moment in which I realized I hadn't prayed since before I had entered the building.  But I remembered that many of you were praying - what a peaceful thought!


We are scheduled to come back to court at the beginning of April, giving his bio parents more time to work on their goals.  He will continue to live in our home, and be a huge source of joy for us.


He turns a year old on Sunday and I cannot wait to watch him devour the little cake I'm going to make for him!  He has not had sugar yet (except for the amount that is in "light" yogurt) so I am so excited to see his happiness when he takes his first bite.  He is quite the little ham when company comes for dinner so I can't wait to see how he entertains when everyone is watching him, and laughing the messier he gets.  He is a regular all star at rubbing his food in his hair, so icing in the hair should be quite exciting!


Thank you all for reading, praying, and loving.  I am continually amazed at our wonderful support system.  We are so blessed by you!

It's here.

Tomorrow is court.  Please pray.  Pray for truth to be seen.


I'm not worried.  I have been for months, but today I am not.  God is in control.  And he's making us strong.


He loves D so much, I know he does.  God loves him more than I do, hard to imagine...but true.  And he is in control of his life.


I'm feeling confident.  December 14th I've been fearful of you.  But I'm ready to face you.  With a smile.  And a prayer.

Please come pray.

I have done a lot of driving this weekend - just got home.  I used some of the car time to listen to a couple different sermons.  And my faith is growing.

(no, this is not D but he does make goofy faces like this sometimes)

You know I think about our little boy all the time.  This Wednesday people are getting together to pray for him and his life.  I'd love for you to come.  7:00 at our church, Jacob's Well.  304 Jersey Ave, Normal.  We'll be praying for him and his upcoming court date on December 14th.  We'll also be praying for a church friend, who is officially becoming the "forever family" of her foster daughter through adoption on the 12th.


People get together to pray at Jacob's Well every Wednesday, but this night is especially dedicated to these two precious children.  You definitely don't have to come to our church on Sundays to show up this Wednesday...or any Wednesday!