Merry Christmas!

This season is a magical time of the year.

I love the smiles.

I love the waves.

I love the giving with out anything in return.

I love the the love that can lighten even the most darkened heart.

That is what I pray for this coming year.

I am sorry for all the pain, sorrow and grief that some bear.

I pray that you will allow

people to show you mercy, grace and forgiveness.

I pray that you will allow those people and feelings heal you from the inside out.

I also pray that you will show your self some mercy, grace and forgiveness. 

Life is way too short to carry items that hurt or damage yourself.

Let go of the bad and hold on to the good.  

Sometimes the bad comments and actions of others can lead to a sore place in your heart.

I do know that I can not take away any one's free will

or

make them choose a better way.

Since I can not  I need to look for solutions.

I know that the world is full of problems.

I also know that are many people who are sharing 

walking and talking solutions to some problems of this world.

Problems like loneliness, sorrow, sadness, anger, and low self esteem.

I want to Thank all those LIVING EXAMPLES!

The ones that say they have patience, love and grace  and 

live that way by the actions they show!

I want to be one of those living examples

 and give all that I can

 and do all I can until

I am gone from this earth.

I want to leave a legacy for my family, friends and God.

I am so thrilled to see other people caring for the homeless.

Caring for the orphans.

Caring for the widow.

Caring for the down trotted.

Therefore I am happy to see that the Russian government

is caring enough about making sure that their children 

are safe.

My family and friends have been through a great deal 

of screening, probing, and revealing in the past year.

All for the adoption of our boy, who we have met and 

are currently waiting for a court date for.

We will do it all over again if need be.  We are still completing the requirements.

I know where our heart is!

I know that we are ready.  We as family have prepared our house.

We have prepared our lives.

WE as a family know what we are getting into.

I my self have taught and dealt with disabled people and children for most of my life.

I am a guardian of a disabled family member.

I am a Special education specialist  who has taught disabled

children for the past fifteen years.

My husband and I are both trained in giving Meds, CPR and First aid trained.

We have also done many hours of education and training in the past year.

So we are prepared.

It is unfair to think that every American is going to return 

a child they adopt.

It is also unfair to think that every American likes baseball.

I hope that you are seeing my point!  

I do advocate for all children to have  the chance to a loving family.

We are that family for him.

   Merry Christmas  to all!

Thank you to all who have helped us and is currently supporting

us with our adoption!