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PRO LIFE

Sometimes (I really should more often) visit Courtney's blog at Storing up Treasures in Heaven here (please click on that read and watch the video) and right there with my dear friend Carolyn, she has got to be one of the boldest ladies out there. I just love, love, love both of these women. So many times, Courtney reads my mind (I am sure many other women agree) and speaks boldly about the TRUTH. Thank God I have already voted but I wished I had this post a little earlier just to prove where I am coming from. I am not too good at researching or get into political debates about all of this.

I will not be deceived by this future president. I don't care what other people think but I am a Christian and I am backing up the bible 100% when it comes to abortion, gay issues and other issues. Just not acceptable. Yes, we are "not" supposed to stand in front of abortion clinics and throw up signs that say "I hate you, or you murderer", or stand in front of churches when gay people get married; we are commanded to love ALL PEOPLE. I WILL JUST NOT SUPPORT ANY OF THIS. Just like it says in the bible things must be fulfilled for Jesus' return and I am sure that this presidential craziness is one of the things that needs to be fulfilled.

Wow and I just found this on Amy's blog. I am glad Amy's blog is not private at the moment so people have a chance to read this incredible woman's blog. She comes up with even different issues of "WHAT ARE WE COMPLAINING ABOUT". I love when people are just backing things up so greatly which I don't have the tools to do at the moment.

AMEN TO PRO LIFE FROM THE MOMENT THE BABY IS CONCEIVED. Oh one more thing Obama had the nerves to say in this video is that "I have 2 daughters and if they make a mistake I don't want them to be punished". Wow, like it is a punishment to have a baby. My view on this is that if you wanna be out there having sex at the tender age of 14, you better pay the price!

You say You are a Christian?

This message below was in my inbox today and I needed to read that and I am sure many other ladies feel the same at times. My pastor talks about this behavior often how we can't be like the world and just constantly complaining about the bad times. We want to be where other people look at us and "want what we have". For myself, these last two weeks have been so hard and it reminded me that I need to quit being so sad and show joy like the happy Andrea that everyone knows because the Lord is #1 in my life above and beyond anything else and I am not showing him that right now. BTW, that would be my husband. He smiles and is joyful ALL the time.

PSALM 126:3
“You say you’re a Christian? Please let your face know!” I laughed when I read this on a church sign while driving home from the grocery store. Although meant to be humorous, the saying packs a powerful message for us. Does our joy in the Lord, show on our faces? When unbelievers are around us, do they want what we have? Can they see our joy? Do we have thankful and grateful attitudes, or do we whine and complain about everything?
I used to be a chronic complainer. I often found myself joining in when my friends and family complained about everything from the weather to the high cost of prices at the grocery store. I realized that studying God’s Word that ungratefulness has no part in a Christian’s life. It’s hard to be joyful while complaining about things. Likewise, I am learning that it’s hard to complain while praising the Lord and being joyful!We have so much to be thankful and joyful about! Regardless of our circumstances, the fact that we are saved by grace alone should be enough to fill us with joy. Add to that all of God’s great promises and His blessings and provision for us. He has done great things for us and we should be filled with joy, simple because we belong to Him!

My Zambia Pals

Tonight my utmost love and happiness goes out to Joy for passing her court date the first time on two unrelated children. Joy who stood by me endlessly from going to Zambia to Liberia to Ethiopia has been nothing but the sweetest treasure God could have ever put in my life. We stood by each other like soldiers from last July when we set up for a wild goose chase to adopt our children from Zambia. Yes Joy, you are quiet the soldier, bringing home 2 little ones and giving birth in January to your little precious boy.... You are a treasure in my life.

And Crystal there is you my friend. here You held out the longest hanging on to Zambia and look at you now... You get to travel to ET very soon getting your two special girls. Your unsurpassed faithfulness that God will provide has blown me out of the water many times.

And last but not least Chris who I found back again through Joy's blog. I think Chris was "the ringleader" and not wasting her time on holding on to the Zambia program knowing they would play a bunch of games with us. So she jumped into the Ethiopia program giving us all hope to finally bring a child home. Chris your ever beautiful chunky little Ava that I want to bite every time I look at her picture, you have no idea how much joy your baby pictures have brought to me these last 2 months especially these last 3 weeks. Words cannot describe. You too have been a great support.

So Zambia pals, hopefully by Christmas, just hopefully, we can ALL celebrate of having our Ethipian babies home once and for all. You guys have no idea how much each of you mean to me.

My Princess (A Love Letter from the King)

You are a radiant beauty of art-hand carved by Me. I have given you beautiful lips to speak words of life, beautiful eyes to see Me in everything, beautiful hands to help those in need, and a beautiful face to reflect My love to the world. I will work wonders that will radiate true beauty from within. And when my work is completed, your character will show off My craftsmanship, and your beauty marks will be remembered by all that were loved by you.

Love, Your King

Amira's chosen Birthday is August 26

(Mother Teresa)

Court Date - The News I expected all Along

My husband likes to say I jinx myself but unfortunately, I don't believe in jinxing. This is what happens when two children not related go to court. One makes it, the other one doesn't. There is just a little twist in the story for the fact that I expected my little boy to pass and not my girl but it was vice versa. Her precious mom actually showed for court. Bless her heart, the woman I cannot wait to meet when I go to ET.

The sad thing is that there was a dang signature missing on my boy's papers. And the court has the nerves not to re-schedule his court date till November 13? There was nothing complicated with B's case.

I have been at this since 2006 and I am just sick and tired of waiting. That is the moral of the story. I want my kids to come home, now.

Those who sow in Tears will reap with Songs of Joy Ps. 126.5

May I introduce to you!!!!!!

AMIRA HIWOT HILL

It's not fair for my little princess not to get the spotlight today. So herrrrre she is. More pictures of her when I feel better. Love you my little precious girl.

Referral picture (1/08)


July 08

Tagged

Okay so I have been tagged by Leslie and Andrea G. Leslie thought it would be a good idea to get me distracted from thinking about court. Unfortunately my brain doesn't really want to come up with really random/weird stuff but I'll try.

1. When I came to America in 1985 I lived with Kevin in a furnished trailer for one year.

2. I was an atheist and didn't accept Jesus Christ into my heart until I was 40.

3. I did ballroom dancing when I was a teenager. I actually used to go on tournaments for about 2 years.

4. I can do a cartwheel on roller skates. Still today and embarrass my daughter every time I do it.

5. I have traveled all over Europe with a bunch of friends when I was 16 on a train for one month. I have also been to Guatemala and Zambia and this year Ethiopia, hopefully. Oh and I have lived in four different states in the US. That's actually not bad for being a retired military wife.

6. I hate people who are showoffs and try to prove themselves with their worldly possessions just to look good.

7. I like my friendships to be deep and intense. I don't like blah blah friendships and that is probably why I don't have many friends. I like people to be loyal and trustworthy.

I have tagged
Joy and Crystal. Crystal is private. All my blogger buddies I read have already been tagged.

Palin on Abortion

Palin talks about abortion here . I love that woman. I am sick and tired of everyone badmouthing Palin and McCain. I am not talking about regular people but Believers/Christ Followers. If you are not, don't even feel attacked. Obama this, Obama that, but nobody talks about that he allows abortions and thinks nothing of it. Yes the economy is bad but FORTUNATELY God is in Control and always has been in control.

Also if that is not enough, you should read the book "Don't Drink the Kool-Aid". Maybe that should be a wake up call for Believers.

P.S. Leslie thanks for pointing out my spelling error. Fixed it.

Court, October 15.

Court is 4 days out (our time). To be honest, I am going nuts. Sleepless nights and that bronchitis hasn't helped at all on top of my sleepless night. Cough, cough cough, like my chest wants to jump out of me. I am doing pretty well during the daytime, in fact I haven't missed any work. I am on antibiotics. Just the nights are so hard.

I have been there, done that, rejection after rejection, so it isn't easy to tell myself it wouldn't happen again the first time around at their court hearing. If you are stopping by my blog would you please find it in your heart to pray for my 2 children for their Oct 15. court date?

Also I am pretty good at announcing stuff. So if you don't hear any announcements, that just means I don't want to be bothered until I am ready. I like to go in hiding for a few days when I am being rejected. Yes I have memorized all the scriptures to comfort me in those times but I am still human and still to have the same fears as the days grow closer. Definitely a thorn in my flesh.

So, just wanted to put a little heads up out there for those who don't know me so well or those that don't know that I tell it like it is and I don't beat around the bush. I hope some have met me at REACH camp who read my blog and can testify to that.

Julee in ET

Julee is currently in ET loving on my kids and all the other kids. She has a chance to go there before her kids have court. Going just to meet them. That is so awesome. I love how she describes being with her daughter at KM. Hah, she is also the last one probably to get foot tracings of my children before I get to go. I have been wanting to have them so badly so this might be my chance, we will see. No big deal if it doesn't work out.

It's 4:00am in the morning and I have a horrible chest cold. I can't even lay down and sleep. I have been so stingy taking sick time at work because I want to save all my days for when the little ones come home.

FIREPROOF (Best Movie of the Year)

Last night my friend Melanie sent out a mass email telling all her friends to watch the movie above. You have got to watch this movie. I hardly ever watch any movies but this one is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. It's with Kirk Cameron who also played the first 3 Left Behind movies. This guy is such a godly man in real life. I think he has at least 5 kids. I truly think that's why he doesn't get anymore Hollywood movies because he belongs to God. This movie is about him and his wife wrapped up in their worldly every day life. They both want out and talking about divorce. He takes a 41 day journal from his dad and works really hard to put his marriage back together IN A GODLY WAY. At first he is very reluctant and shows a lot of pride. I loved how they quote God and scripture so much in this movie. The whole theater was sobbing including the men. What an amazing movie, go Kirk Cameron and whoever played his dad.

Names and a Bit News on my Girly

Today I got an email from one of the mom's who has seen my precious girl and said she needs some major dental work immediately. Hah, I better start saving since my insurance only covers 50%. Kevin has mentioned that before when he saw her pics but I didn't think it was bad. At least those are her baby teeth. I am very particular about good teeth. Our little Amira will be the first one with problem teeth. On a serious note, I am not complaining, just wanted to mention it.

Also, as a family, we are not going to call our littel H. Savannah anymore. Her name will be Amira H. Hill. And we are calling our son by his ET name and Isaac will be his middle name. My family was making fun of me saying Savannah is such a popular white girl name and my other two daughters have unique names. Amira is an African name and means princess. And that she is, a princess.

Less Than 2 Weeks

It's hard to believe the time is almost here for the kids to have court. I have been checking with people to see if my immigrations packet is in ET but I have not heard back. I would be seriously mad if it wasn't, especially after the National Visa Center said it is and I have been wanting to find people out.

We have finally moved Danica into the basement before she went back to college and the kids' room is ready to have stuff moved in. Actually little things I can do. I am somewhat on a budget. I still have to paint one wall back to yellow, its burgundy right now.

I found some cool things last weekend and the weekend before. I found a really nice wooden box for toys, a set of 80 matchbox cars, 2 other big cars, a play tent, a doll stroller and carrier. Found some really cool bedding for my boy some other time, has lots of balls on it and its mostly blue, yellow and red so I am going to have to look some more for my girl.

Stuff is just so expensive. I need a huge throw rug or something since we have hardwood floors. I am hoping to buy the kids' beds right after they make court. Kevin will not let me make that purchase prior to it.

Otherwise I am above the moon these days, can't stop thinking about my precious kids and just want to hold them sooooo badly. Hopefully they will be home before Christmas, hopefully.