It's been SO long!

I know! I know! It has been nearly two months! We've been busy wrapping up our school year and, honestly, I feel like God is calling me to a deeper relationship with Him. It's hard to explain, but I KNOW God expects more from me, and I know it has to do with orphans. I don't know what He wants--I don't plan to adopt again--but I know it is my calling. I cannot be in His will if I am not making time for Him. Right now, I feel like I need to be spending more time with my family, and less time on the computer. I'll be back with an occasional update, though.

Surgery Day

Pray for Miss Lily today, and for her surgeon, please!

Happy Easter

T-Minus 8 Days

Lily's surgery is just 8 days away. I will keep everyone updated from the hospital.

My personal battle with the IRS

Once upon a time the US Government offered a tax credit for those of us who adopt children. In the last two years, the IRS has started auditing everyone who claims the credit. I'm all for honesty and the audit process, because there may be people who take advantage of the credit. What I struggle with is the fact that the process is taking 8 months on average!

Please check out my video and share with everyone you know.

http://youtu.be/7bIWP9LVCKk

A much needed vacation

Last week, I flew to Arkansas to visit family, drove to Oklahoma City to see Third Day, and then went to Crater of Diamonds National Park to try and get rich--bahahahaha, on Saturday I visited my amazing son in Texas, and came home today. Here's the highlight of my trip:
Meeting Third Day! What an amazing group of guys with a Godly mission: Spread the word of God through praise! This is Mac Powell, the lead singer--I feel like such a groupie!

Lily's surgery is still scheduled for 4-11 Keep her in your prayers please!

April 11th

Just when I've given up all hope of getting this surgery scheduled, the Doctor calls and gives me the date: April 11th! Lily will spend 1-2 nights at Massachusetts General Hospital where she will have her first of 2 surgeries. That's 5 weeks away from yesterday and fortunately, I had nothing on my calendar those days. Phew! No need to reschedule anything.