The Hands and Feet of Jesus!

I am not sure if I have ever said how thankful I am that I have a husband who loves Jesus and is committed to following Him...wherever. This time wherever is the Dominican Republic to work with Haitian refugees who have come over the border for help. The earthquake in Haiti has caused so much death and destruction in a country that was so impoverished to begin with. As we watched the aftermath on TV, both Brian and I knew he had to help. Is this why God has Brian self-employed right now, so he can drop things quickly to go serve where Jesus leads him? I think so! God opened the door for Brian and Aidan to go with the same organization that Aidan went to the Dominican Republic with last summer. We prayerfully considered Aidan's involvement, and feel peaceful about the decision to send him. Aidan has been wanting to go back ever since he left the DR, he really fell in love with the place and the people! We just had no idea it would be so soon. Please pray. They are going as Jesus' hands and feet to a very broken people. The video below is an older one, but one of my favorites! Please pause the music player before you start the video.

We are diving in!

Today I made our first phone call to get Joseph assessed for early intervention services. I realized when I hung up the phone that I have very mixed emotions about this. I want him to get all the services he needs in order to reach his full potential, but part of me wants to pretend like everything is fine(denial runs strong in my family!) It is also a little intimidating to jump into this pool! It is such a big, scary and unknown world...the world of speech therapists, preschools and whatever else. I am confident, however, that God has Joseph and his future in His hands!

Albertine

Please turn off the music player before playing this video!

I heard this song and I was so moved. I think it perfectly describes the way a place and a people can get inside you. I think this is the way Kenya has gotten inside Brian.

Rescue the perishing; don't hesitate to step in and help. If you say, "Hey, that's none of my business," will that get you off the hook? Someone is watching you closely, you know— Someone not impressed with weak excuses. Proverbs 24:12 (The Message)

Finnally Forever!

The best day of 2009!

Joseph's adoption day!

It was so great to finally sign the papers that made Joseph a legal member of our family. He has, of course, been a part of our family in our hearts since he was placed with us! What a great day! We had brunch at the Tower Cafe(Where we have eaten to celebrate every adoption!), and then headed off to the courthouse. Brian and I signed papers, we took pictures and whoo-hoo, Joseph is ours FOREVER!