Never Give Up

This was the message at church this morning to me- it was amazing- the speaker was so on target and the fact the his points were very similar to Pastor Larry's message a couple weeks ago is truly amazing- and that is how God works-
Many people did not realize how so this was what I was saying a few weeks ago-Truly I was - I wanted to give up so much on everything I was tired and exhausted and did not want to deal with aything anymore- I wanted to give up- and then God spoke through several instances to me and then again today -The break through is coming right around the corner- hold on and do not give up.

Shopping and Such

Oh I will not do that again - shopping long lines and crowds sorry- not for me regardless of the savings-

anyway-had a very enjoyable evening with the kiddos last night- oh normal kid attitudes but all good- we danced to oldies and country music which was so much fun- I have more rhythm then my son which is very funny to me. They had a good time-

(quality is not too good but had to share)

We did not do thanksgiving dinner last night ours will be celebrated Saturday- We did go around the table though about what we are thankful for and Marcus said he was thankful for his mommy- aww so proud and then we got to Ainsley and she said she was thankful for her Aunt Chele' before her parents - Got to love it :)

Happy Thanksgiving

Today is a day of Thanks- I am thankful for:

God- He supplies All my needs

My family- My friends

Our therapist/Baycare

Our teachers

Thankful for trials and tribulations- Thankful they do not last forever- thankful to become stronger from each one-

Home with the boy today

Marcus is home sick today so I am getting some things accomplished while he sleeps- poor love I should have known last night when he looked like this he was not feeling well- nausea- belly ache etc will not go into more detailed then that- hopefully it will pass quickly got him some gingerale and pedialyte and much sleep

Strongholds be Gone

Well PD spoke on strongholds on Wednesday night and we prayed for them and I continue to pray for ours- I do not believe the stronghold is Marcus' anger I believe the stronghold is his past- God spoke that stop praying for his actions to change but pray for the strongholds of his past to be broken- so that is exactly what I have been doing

And a couple of things have happened- hmm he has finally said why he does not tell what he is feeling - because he was told it was a secret to tell how he was feeling - I was like huh- I said it is so ok to share what you are feeling it is how we get help. No mommy I am not supposed to share- I said yes it is fine God gave us our feelings and it is ok to tell when we are said angry happy etc. he said ok - so that is a step of why he does not share

and then the other day after 4 years he finally used his words to ask for help when he was angry and could not calm himself down -

Thank you God for breaking strongholds- I will keep praying for the stronghold of the past to be broken entirely - what will happen next when that happens? It will be amazing!!!

The day that changed my life

Today marks our 4th year anniversary as a forever family- How do I feel well- when the days are good they are good when the days are bad they are so oh bad.
If you would have asked me last night I would have said please take him-
I do love him and would do anything for him -it is just so hard- very tiring and very overwhelming at times-
We are family- forever- through the good the bad and ugly- and sometimes family needs extra help. and that is what we are doing-help for him and me-

National Adoption Month

November 21, 2009, will mark the 10th year for National Adoption Day. Through the help of adoption professionals, child advocates, judges, and attorneys, thousands of children in foster care will finalize adoption and become part of a permanent home and family.
The History of National Adoption Day
2000 - National Adoption Day began with the Alliance for Children's Rights and support from the Freddie Mac Foundation, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, and others. Hundreds of adoptions were finalized in 9 jurisdictions.
2001 - The number of jurisdictions increased to 17.
2002 - Assistance from Casey Family Services, Children's Action Network, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute and Target. This support brought 34 jurisdictions to National Adoption Day and 1,350 adoptions were finalized.
2003 - 3,100 adoptions were finalized and 120 jurisdictions participated in the event.
2004 - 3,400 adoptions finalized at 200 events in 37 states.

2005 - The largest number of coast-to-coast celebrations for National Adoption Day! More than 3,300 children's adoptions were finalized from foster care in 227 events in 45 states and the District of Columbia. This was the year that we were apart of - Marcus was one of the 3300 and his finalization was on National Adoption Day- November 18

2006 - The largest of number of coast-to-coast celebrations with more than 250 events in all fifty states including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico! More than 3,300 adoption were finalized.
2007 - More than 300 events were held in all fifty states including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
2008 - More than 4,000 children across all 50 states found loving, permanent homes.
Each year, more and more children are being adopted on National Adoption Day and the events are becoming more widespread. In total more than 25,000 children have been adopted from foster care on National Adoption Day.