Good, but tired...
Dad is starting to pick up energy. Chris' mom is having the kids and Chris over after her surgery and sounds like she is doing good, but tired. Our youngest 5 went on a walk to a garage sale with Sophia (12) in charge! And other than about 6 phone calls, all went well. Natasha returned with a beautiful music box with teddy bears dancing in the snow, and 2 hockey players (9 figurines in all - how perfect), all for $2 (for Mom). James told me what he thought about buying, and everyone had a nice walk. Sophia and I took the little boys to football, and Chris helps coach Jonathan's football. I fell asleep in the grass for a few minutes.
It's quiet now, so will go do a few things and enjoy that as well. It's a day in His hand, peaceful, but I am still tired. Still much to do before we close on the old house.
If you get a chance read Urban Servant's blog..and keep her in your prayers as they are moving. It will give you a "taste" of what some families go through (no pun intended). All I can say is I am grateful to hear her stories and can grow stronger as an adoptive parent and we can grow as a family.
Love Alesia & Chris
Pray for those who persecute you....
Matt 5:11 "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven...."
Matt 5:44" But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of the Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear.....
Phil 4:5-9 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things.
2nd Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
We adopted 4 older siblings from Ukraine in 2010 and hope we can help.
We will share what we learn and help you when we can. There are great supports here on this page. Sometimes it's one day, moment and breath at a time. And you're not alone. Love, Alesia & Chris
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