FINALLY!!!

Today is a good day!!

Over the past few weeks, our family has been facing some pretty significant changes, for us anyway.  Without boring you to death with all the details (and let me tell you there are a lot of details), Abby is changing schools, I started substitute teaching (1st job in many years), and several more to be mentioned later....  So, my stress level has been a little high, folks. 

Abby's 1st day at the new school is tomorrow and this is how my brain was working today...
 - How am I going to manage two 8 am drop-offs at two different schools
 - How am I going to mangage 2 pick-ups...thankfully they are NOT at the same time
 - Can I continue to work and deal with all the chaos
 - I'd love to get a house keeper...I really didn't think that...I just now thought that it would make my life easier!
 - What is Abby going to wear to school...all we have is uniforms for the old school
 - Praying that a slot opens for Sara at the new school

So...I check the internet during my lunch and realize I hadn't checked some blogs recently.  Low and behold, the family ahead of us on the waitlist got their referral.  I was so excited for them.  They have been waiting so long.  Then it dawned on me that we are unofficially #1!!!!!!

I came home and told Bob the good news and then unloaded on him all my anxieties.  Poor guy, he is such a patient listener!  He reassured me that he was going to be there to help, encouraged me to focus on this week and we would deal with the next when it came.  As he left for work, he kissed me and said, "Hey, we are #1.  Remember, it's a good day!"

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. - Phillipians 4:6-7

Changes!

So, this week has been the week of changes or the week of "dealing" with changes.  My kids started a new school this year and we are dealing with all the bumps in the road that come with a recently established school.  Let me tell you, I am not confrontational but I am super protective.  It is a miserable combination.  I see needs of my kids not being met and realize that I must address the issue, but then I am instantly a nervous mess knowing what is ahead.  I am confident that all is going to be great and am sure these are lessons in making me stronger.  But I must say I like myself the way I am!

Then this week we had to say goodbye to some awesome friends as they are relocating across the country.  Their absence has left a hole in our lives.  Our girls were best friends and we have all shared our fair share of tears around here.  Well, Bob didn't cry, I must make that very clear!  

BFFs

This week, on a brighter note was the beginning of football season and us Thomas' love us some football.  I am in the minority around here because apparantly the girls have chosen to follow their dad in rooting for the Packers.  Ewwww!  Nonetheless, we are looking forward to some fun Sundays and Mondays this fall!!!

Proudly wearing their green and gold!

And finally, the last change was...

we have been officially waiting 15 months for our referral.  I am okay with this knowing that we are closer to bringing him home.  However, I can honestly say that the wait can truly be excrutiating at times. 

I am thankful for all that we have been given, for our friendships, and for the hope that we have that soon we are going to have a referral to share with you all!!!!!

This Week's Adventures!

So, the girls have started a new school this year and they have long days.  As a little reprieve from homework, we went to the park for some fun!.  We met some friends there and had a great time.  

They played in the water area to cool off and then it was off to the play area.  Sara was so tired, she just wanted to lay on the slide.  And then there's Abby...anytime the camera is out she is in full-on posing mode!  

Today was a BIG day.  The girls have to wear uniforms to school this year and they are less than  thrilled.  Today was their 1st "free dress day."  They were so excited to be able to wear what they wanted and even more excited to have it captured on film!  They really crack me up!

So, we are officially ready for our 4 day weekend!