First Week of School 2012

First Week of School 2012
First Week of School 2012

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Better Days...

I am having better days, and able to handle the drama better. I didn't realize that I can handle the drama, moodies, sass, silent treatments, lying, just like any other issue..."Ok, that's enough, stop it, or here's the consequence." I forget that it's ok to have consequences for all behaviors...sneaky, drama, or right out there in front of you, so thus, I am having better days. Is there still drama, yes at the supper table, yes when I leave, yes when I say no..but I just say stop it!

That's the common thread I have heard over and over these past few weeks, say stop it, discipline for it, and let it go...the latter, the hardest for me!

Katya & I made it to the dentist today! Kids read scripture (amongst other books as well) today. Chris pulled brush and the kids cleaned up. I met with a friend who recently adopted, and I understand her struggles. Jonathan and Andre are still skating this Spring and finding the back of the net multiple times.

Sophia & Natasha are ramping up for their skating show. James is enjoying the outdoors. Jaclyn skates a little now until her camp in June, but she is putting more time musically and reading on her kindle.  Katya will be singing for an upcoming Lacrosse game at the Excel. I'm coming around from the tough winter, thank you for your prayers! And Chris is doing well, working out, planning jobs for our home, taking care of our cars, and keeping the kids in line.

Thanks for all your prayers and good will. Happy Easter, Alesia & Chris

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December 2011 Haak Family

December 2011 Haak Family
December 2011 Haak Family

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