Happy Gotcha Day Miss Miri!

April 22, 2010


12 years ago we were meeting our girlie for the very first time! Mirielle loves hearing her story :). It goes something like this...

Once upon a time, there was a precious princess of Bashkortostan who was tucked away in a hospital in the little town of Miass, Russia. Her greatest longing was to have a family. Across the sea there was a family who for years had been praying with all their hearts for a little girl. They searched high and low trying to find her until one day they saw a picture of the princess of Bashkortostan and instantly they knew - this was their daughter! They had found her! As quickly as they could, King William and Queen Gisele :) flew across the sea-across Russia and then took a long drive into the Ural Mountains until they came to the little town of Miass. In a little hospital room, tears of joy flowed as the Princess was placed into the arms of the King and Queen. They were now a forever family! (This is where Miri says... OH, PLEASE tell me again!!!!)

God is soooo good!! Below are some of my favorite Miri pictures :) Happy Gotcha Day Girlie!!


4/23/2010 09:07:00 AM | | 3 Comments  

Can you trace Him today?





















April 21, 2010

"The believer sees and tastes free grace in every blessing of His Heavenly Father. He traces it in the sun that cheers him, in the spring that refreshes him, in the breeze that fans him, in the flowers that delight him. He sees it in the love that comforts him, in the friendship that strengthens him, in the sympathy that soothes him, in the outstretched hand that relieves his need." Winslow

Oh how wonderful the Father's love!!

4/21/2010 06:26:00 AM | | 0 Comments  

A Divine Cordial

April 17, 2010


"There are two things, which I have always looked upon as difficult. The one is, to make the wicked sad; the other is, to make the godly joyful. Dejection in the godly arises from a double spring: either because their inward comforts are darkened, or their outward comforts are disturbed. To cure both these troubles, I have put forth this ensuing piece, hoping, by the blessing of God, it will buoy up their desponding hearts, and make them look with a more pleasant aspect. I would prescribe them to take, now and then, a little of this Cordial: all things work together for good to them that love God. To know that nothing hurts the godly, is a matter of comfort; but to be assured that all things which fall out shall co operate for their good, that their crosses shall be turned into blessings, that showers of affliction water the withering root of their grace and make it flourish more; this may fill their hearts with joy till they run over." Thomas Watson

4/17/2010 09:09:00 AM | | 0 Comments  

Under Construction

April 15, 2010


Today I saw a beautiful blog... by Shabby blogs. I am trying to update my blog- but it may take me a few days/weeks to get it all working. Any helpful hints are welcome :)


4/15/2010 07:09:00 PM | | 0 Comments  

Memorial Gardens!

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Operation Engagement!

April 5, 2010


We called it, "Operation Engagement". The undercover operation began 2 weeks ago when Jon told us he was going to ask Julie to marry him on Friday, April 2nd! We knew the engagement party would be a surprise for Julie but we really wanted our coming to Florida to be a surprise for Jon too. We rather enjoyed the deception that flowed the following 2 weeks :). We became quite adept at expressing our intense sorrow over missing their big day :). By God's grace we pulled it off and oh how much fun it was! Here are a few shots taken by many- of their big day!

4/05/2010 01:06:00 PM | | 4 Comments  

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