Miss Hannah's Smile

I think I need to return the monkey stuffed animal and replace it with a doggie. :)

http://newdayfosterhome.blogspot.com/2009/10/hannah-loves-tom.html

Jesus Loves the little children
All the children of the world
Red and yellow black and white
They're all precious in his sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world

Lessons In Waiting

I mentioned a few posts back a book that our Bible Study is going through. It has turned out to be the most perfect book (How To Let God Solve Your Problems by Charles F. Stanley) for me in this season of my life.


A few highlights below!

"We may not understand why our sufferings linger or the reason the trial we are facing does not let up, but God knows. And if we will trust Him in the midst of it, He will bring us to a place of blessing."

My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are you ways My ways. Isaiah 55:8

"When we submit ourselves to His plan- even if it includes trial and heartache- we position ourselves for tremendous blessing."

Cast all you anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5: 5-7

"Remember, He is not the One who created adversity, but He uses it to strengthen our faith and mold our lives so that we reflect His love and grace to others. It is in the hard places in life that we learn the deeper truths of God."

What truths are you learning?

Glimpse

As you know in this infertility journey there are lots of 'why' questions.

Why are we struggling with this?

Why is this timing not right when it seems like the perfect timing to me?

Why does it seem like it is so easy for everyone else?

Why did You chose us to walk this difficult path?

We don't always get the answers to our questions. But, God has given me glimpses this past week. For the first time in 15 months I can say "I can see a purpose in my infertility." I can't even begin to describe the beauty in that my dear friends and readers. I pray that God would give you one glimpse of purpose in whatever journey you are on.

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Miss Hannah

Of course, a girl needs a purse and some sparkle. :)

Remember my post about Hannah? If, not, read down a few posts.

I have been Christmas shopping for Hannah and it has been such a joy. I pray that Miss Hannah will feel such joy on Christmas and feel God's love. I can see her smile now. :) My greatest prayer is that Hannah will have a forever family soon.

Thought You'd Be Here

Thought You'd Be Here

~Wes King

We thought you'd be here by now

your Mother and I

We're praying through our

tears that somehow

We might hear your sweet cry

Have we waited to long

It's getting harder to be strong

Is there something we've done wrong

But if you like dancing

I'll make it rain rhythm

and rhyme and melodies, child

And if you like dreaming

Your Mother will make your

imagination run wild

Somehow,

we thought you'd be here by now

We have a room just for you, upstairs

It's right down the hall

So we'll be close should

you ever get scared

We'll come when you call

It's a room full of stories

Waiting to be told

Longing to behold

And if you like laughing

I'll paint you a circus of smiles

and ferris wheels, dear

And if you like living

Your Mother will fly you

to worlds both far and near

Somehow....

I never knew the silence

could make me so deaf

I never knew that I could

miss someone I never met

Miss someone I haven't met yet

We'll be waiting

Faith

I was driving to work the other morning listening to my favorite radio station Klove..of course! I heard a song by Kutless and it just has stayed with me. I would like to share it with you!!

Enjoy

Kutless- That's What Faith Can Do


Now if only I knew how to post it as a video. Anyone want to teach me?

May Your Cloud Bring a Little Sunshine

God's timing is always so amazing to me. Hubby and I are part of a Bible Study with 3 other couples and 3 out of 3 of us who are desiring to start a family are walking through infertility. Our struggles with infertility came only after we had been meeting for awhile, so God knew we would need each other.

The book we are studying is just perfect for us and where we are in life. I highly recommend this book How to Let God Solve Your Problems 12 Keys to Finding Clear Guidance in Life's Trials by Charles F. Stanley.

I would like to quote a section from the book. I hope it encourages you as much as it has encouraged me today.

When problems come and you do not understand why, ask the Lord,"What are You saying to me? Do You want to reshape something in my life? Are You purifying me for a purpose, redirecting me for a reason?" God always will make His way through the storm clear to you. You may not understand why the clouds have appeared, but you can trust the One who has allowed them to gather. God never wastes our sorrows. Whatever you are facing today, you can be sure that He will use it in some dramatic way tomorrow to bring glory to Himself and to bless you.

May we take a little time this week to smile at the clouds because we know God has a great plan for us and our sorrows will not be wasted.