Sunday, January 9, 2011

TRIVIA NIGHT!

The pictures say it all.  Last night was our Trivia Night Fundraiser to help with Addison's Orphanage Fee.  As you can see we have some amazing friends and family who heard the call and stepped up to lend us a hand in bringing our sweet baby girl home.  It was a packed house with people from all areas of our lives. A HUGE thank you to everyone who organized, attended and prayed.  Love to you all.  Here are some pics of last night's event. God is leading us right to Addison...see for yourselves.



Our friend John the master of questions and our friend Lonnie working out the set up.


Did someone say "desserts"?


JPA CREW


Cousin Table #1


It was Elvis' Birthday so we had the "Suspicious Minds" table.  Too cute!


Cousin Table #2


Kording Family and Friends table (Can you spot the grandma?)


Addison's grandma and Aunt Candy making sure we had plenty of drinks:)


We can't forget the Gorilla Man Gun game.



We had 19 tables total and over 200 people.  God is good ALL the time.  We will see you soon Addie.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Our Gift

As most of you know we have just been dying to get a new updated picture of our precious baby girl.  We were told over and over that we would more than likely not receive a new picture before we traveled.  After much prayer this is what we received in our email inbox today.


We are just beside ourselves and totally in love with this little person.  She is 10mnths old, 15lbs 4 oz. and 24.9" long.  Words once again fail me when I try to describe this miracle that is transforming into our lives.  Because of this little girl our lives will never be the same and because of us her life will never be the same.  Thank you God.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Happy New Year!

2011 will hold something very special for our family and my heart aches for that sweet little baby who is half way around the world.  Why is this taking so long?  Why can I not get a new picture of Addison?  Why can we not get updated measurements?  Why can the USCIS not get my paperwork out of the dreaded lockbox? You get the picture..this is all about FAITH and trust in God's plan and His perfect timing.  When I get a case of the Why questions....I turn to these two scriptures. 

Philippians 4: 6 - 7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by Prayer and Petition, with Thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

As Mike keeps telling me...we are one day closer.

Happy New Year and Blessings to you all.