Sunday, January 23, 2011
PLEASE SAY HI!!!
If you are stopping by to check me out (hubba hubba!!) please say hi!!! I would certainly love to know who has been stopping by!!! :)
Random Thoughts...
Well, here we are. Quite possibly 30 days from take off and I have so much to do. Paint the room, get dressers for the room, buy things that Sam needs and pack for China. There are also other little things that I need to get done but I think listing them all and actually seeing it will just be enough to put me over that tiny little ledge.
I have been missing Sam so much these days. Is it possible to miss a little one that you have never even met? I sometimes try to picture what our house will look like with one more person, one more little head at the dinner table, one more little carseat in the car. It feels so comforting to just know that we are in the home stretch and he will be home soon!
I will post more as I know abou travel. I sure am going to miss that sweet hunky husband of mine while he is gone. I sure do love him :)
I have been missing Sam so much these days. Is it possible to miss a little one that you have never even met? I sometimes try to picture what our house will look like with one more person, one more little head at the dinner table, one more little carseat in the car. It feels so comforting to just know that we are in the home stretch and he will be home soon!
I will post more as I know abou travel. I sure am going to miss that sweet hunky husband of mine while he is gone. I sure do love him :)
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
"Mom, I'm FAT!"
This is a conversation that I had with Elias tonight while he was brushing his teeth getting ready for bed. It went a little something like this:
E: Mom, I'm fat! I'm thick and fat!
Me: (crickets)
E: Don't you think?
Me: Really Elias? You are EIGHT! (that's right people, you heard me right. EIGHT)
No, Elias, I don't think you are fat! You are healthy, but not fat!
Seriously! I was having this conversation with my eight year old son!!! I could not belive that he would even think that! I asked him who told him he was fat and he said no one. We talked about food choices and activity choices and we both agreed that neither of us was making that a priority. I just couldn't imagine that he thought he was fat. Where on earth did he get that from?
Then it dawned on me.
It was me.
I'm the one who is constantly complaining because my jeans are snug (okay... tight) I am the one complaining that my hair won't do just right. I think I need a better attitude!!
This child means more to me than any of you will ever know. He is the apple of my eye and I hope and pray that I am a good role model for him AND for his self esteem.
I need to be a little kinder to myself and talk nice things and not mean negative things about myself, even though I think and feel them because little ears are listening!!!
He is witty, charming, and soo stinkin funny! If I were eight, I would totally be his friend! He is so sweet and caring and so kind. He is more beautiful on the inside than he is handsome on the outside. He has a real heart for Jesus and I can just see him growing in Him and it makes me so happy.
I hope that he knows just how special he is to me and to so many other people. I am praying that from here on out I will be able to give him the things he needs emotionally, spiritually and physically. He is my boy, my sweet angel.
And the very thought of him feeling so badly about himself makes me sad.
So what did I do?? I grabbed the camera, we had a little laugh and silly fest, and I think we both felt better.
I have always had a special verse for Elias. For all of my kids actually. Maybe one day I will go onto that. But the verse that I choose for Elias is
Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plan I have for you" declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
I hope that he knows how special he is to ME, and to the One who made him.
Steven Curtis Chapman wrote a song called "Fingerprints of God". It speaks clearly the message of beauty, acceptance and love....
I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know it's true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of God
Never has there been and never again
Will there be another you
Fashioned by God's hand
And perfectly planned
To be just who you are
And what He's been creating
Since the first beat of your heart
Is a living breathing priceless work of art and...
Just look at you
You're a wonder in the making
Oh, and God's not through, no
In fact, He's just getting started...
E: Mom, I'm fat! I'm thick and fat!
Me: (crickets)
E: Don't you think?
Me: Really Elias? You are EIGHT! (that's right people, you heard me right. EIGHT)
No, Elias, I don't think you are fat! You are healthy, but not fat!
Seriously! I was having this conversation with my eight year old son!!! I could not belive that he would even think that! I asked him who told him he was fat and he said no one. We talked about food choices and activity choices and we both agreed that neither of us was making that a priority. I just couldn't imagine that he thought he was fat. Where on earth did he get that from?
Then it dawned on me.
It was me.
I'm the one who is constantly complaining because my jeans are snug (okay... tight) I am the one complaining that my hair won't do just right. I think I need a better attitude!!
This child means more to me than any of you will ever know. He is the apple of my eye and I hope and pray that I am a good role model for him AND for his self esteem.
I need to be a little kinder to myself and talk nice things and not mean negative things about myself, even though I think and feel them because little ears are listening!!!
He is witty, charming, and soo stinkin funny! If I were eight, I would totally be his friend! He is so sweet and caring and so kind. He is more beautiful on the inside than he is handsome on the outside. He has a real heart for Jesus and I can just see him growing in Him and it makes me so happy.
I hope that he knows just how special he is to me and to so many other people. I am praying that from here on out I will be able to give him the things he needs emotionally, spiritually and physically. He is my boy, my sweet angel.
And the very thought of him feeling so badly about himself makes me sad.
So what did I do?? I grabbed the camera, we had a little laugh and silly fest, and I think we both felt better.
I have always had a special verse for Elias. For all of my kids actually. Maybe one day I will go onto that. But the verse that I choose for Elias is
Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plan I have for you" declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
I hope that he knows how special he is to ME, and to the One who made him.
Steven Curtis Chapman wrote a song called "Fingerprints of God". It speaks clearly the message of beauty, acceptance and love....
I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know it's true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of God
Never has there been and never again
Will there be another you
Fashioned by God's hand
And perfectly planned
To be just who you are
And what He's been creating
Since the first beat of your heart
Is a living breathing priceless work of art and...
Just look at you
You're a wonder in the making
Oh, and God's not through, no
In fact, He's just getting started...
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Oldie but goodie...
I was looking at my old blog and at the pictures of Norah when she first came home. Stumbled upon this video and I had to share!!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Playing catch-up!!
BIG HOUSE, LITTLE ROOM!!
Do ya like my new blog design? Well then meet Big House, Little Room They did an amazing job on my blog with just a little insight from me. They took my ideas and RAN with them and I honestly couldn't be happier!!! Everything was perfect and it took no time at all to get it back!!! THANK YOU for making my blog PERFECT!!!!
We are also a featured family for Wild Olive tee's until December 19th. When you go to Wild Olive Tee's there is a button for Adoption Fundraising. There are 3 amazing shirts to choose from. For each shirt that you buy we get a certain percentage to add to help bring Samuel home! If you want to order, make sure you put our family code: SHARP1119 in the comment section as well as the coupon section so we will get the credit for it!
Things are going well in the Sharp house. Elias is now playing basketball and Norah is still in her dance class. They are both such amazing kids and it is a joy to be their mom!
We sent off our I800 paperwork on the 19th, so the ball is still rolling, just a little slower than we would like... Travel is hopefully going to be Januray or February and we are so excited to bring our little man home!!!!!!
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers and also keep Samuel in those thoughts and prayers as well. His world is getting ready to be turned upside down and changed forever.
Much Love!!
Do ya like my new blog design? Well then meet Big House, Little Room They did an amazing job on my blog with just a little insight from me. They took my ideas and RAN with them and I honestly couldn't be happier!!! Everything was perfect and it took no time at all to get it back!!! THANK YOU for making my blog PERFECT!!!!
We are also a featured family for Wild Olive tee's until December 19th. When you go to Wild Olive Tee's there is a button for Adoption Fundraising. There are 3 amazing shirts to choose from. For each shirt that you buy we get a certain percentage to add to help bring Samuel home! If you want to order, make sure you put our family code: SHARP1119 in the comment section as well as the coupon section so we will get the credit for it!
Things are going well in the Sharp house. Elias is now playing basketball and Norah is still in her dance class. They are both such amazing kids and it is a joy to be their mom!
We sent off our I800 paperwork on the 19th, so the ball is still rolling, just a little slower than we would like... Travel is hopefully going to be Januray or February and we are so excited to bring our little man home!!!!!!
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers and also keep Samuel in those thoughts and prayers as well. His world is getting ready to be turned upside down and changed forever.
Much Love!!
Monday, November 15, 2010
LOA!!!!!!
We got our LOA today and we are beyond excited!!! We really didn't expect it for a few more weeks, so we were really shocked! So shocked that I didn't call my mother, my best friend, Nicole, Rene, parents.... I'm sorry :(
I just went into panic mode and thought of the 1001 things that I needed to do! Oh, it's gonna be a long 3 months!!! Thank goodness the holidays are here to take my mind off of things :)
I just went into panic mode and thought of the 1001 things that I needed to do! Oh, it's gonna be a long 3 months!!! Thank goodness the holidays are here to take my mind off of things :)
Monday, November 1, 2010
HIP MOM JEWELRY!!!!
Just wanted to let you all know that our family was chosen to participate in the November adoption fund raising for Hip Mom Jewelry. We actually applied several months ago and just learned that we were accepted! We are so excited to be a part of this program and I am hoping that I will have the "I will Go" necklace under the tree this year.... (hint hint)... Anywhooo...
The website is: http://hipmomjewelry.com/
On the right hand side you will see a tab for "ADOPTION". Once you click on this, there will be several pieces of jewelry to choose from. For every piece of jewelry that is ordered, we will get 30%. Please feel free to share this link with your friends and family too! These would make great Christmas gifts for the loves in your life, and all the while you will be helping to bring Samuel home!
Once you choose the jewelry of your choice, it will ask for the family code. Our code is: SHA1110
Thank you all so much for your continued support in helping us bring Samuel home. We cannot wait to see his face and to have him home for good!
Any questions, please feel free to contact me!!
Much Love,
The website is: http://hipmomjewelry.com/
On the right hand side you will see a tab for "ADOPTION". Once you click on this, there will be several pieces of jewelry to choose from. For every piece of jewelry that is ordered, we will get 30%. Please feel free to share this link with your friends and family too! These would make great Christmas gifts for the loves in your life, and all the while you will be helping to bring Samuel home!
Once you choose the jewelry of your choice, it will ask for the family code. Our code is: SHA1110
Thank you all so much for your continued support in helping us bring Samuel home. We cannot wait to see his face and to have him home for good!
Any questions, please feel free to contact me!!
Much Love,
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