Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Updated, making our needs known
2 full mattresses (no box springs)
1 twin mattress
4 full fitted sheets
2 full size quilts or warm comforters (We have received enough, thank you)
2 (at least) natural fiber pillows
Jeans size 9 for Patrick and Asaph (we have received pants for both boys, thank you)
winter coat for Havilah size 12 (we have received coats for Havilah)
winter coat for Naphtali SIZE 6*
socks for size adult xl down to newborn (We have received socks for everyone, thank you)
maternity clothes for Jennifer
soup bowls (We have received enough, thank you)
Large,thick, stainless steel soup pot (We have received a stainless stock pot, thank you)
globe (not exactly a need :) )
Shoes for the boys can wait until we find out size (We have received some shoes, thank you)
healthy freezer meals to ease the transition
King size blanket, quilt or comforter (We have received a comforter, thank you)
2-3 very sturdy kitchen table chairs and another table to add length to ours
monitary donations to help with adoption expenses (we still need to pay for oversees fees, agency fees, plane tickets, escort fees, medical fees, court costs, birth certs etc. ) which are tax deductible and can be sent to Sherry Archer c/o Angels Haven Outreach 37365 Wakefield Street, Indio, CA 92203. Be sure to tell them that the donation is for the Goodenough adoption.
1 twin mattress
4 full fitted sheets
2 full size quilts or warm comforters (We have received enough, thank you)
2 (at least) natural fiber pillows
Jeans size 9 for Patrick and Asaph (we have received pants for both boys, thank you)
winter coat for Havilah size 12 (we have received coats for Havilah)
winter coat for Naphtali SIZE 6*
socks for size adult xl down to newborn (We have received socks for everyone, thank you)
maternity clothes for Jennifer
soup bowls (We have received enough, thank you)
Large,thick, stainless steel soup pot (We have received a stainless stock pot, thank you)
globe (not exactly a need :) )
Shoes for the boys can wait until we find out size (We have received some shoes, thank you)
healthy freezer meals to ease the transition
King size blanket, quilt or comforter (We have received a comforter, thank you)
2-3 very sturdy kitchen table chairs and another table to add length to ours
monitary donations to help with adoption expenses (we still need to pay for oversees fees, agency fees, plane tickets, escort fees, medical fees, court costs, birth certs etc. ) which are tax deductible and can be sent to Sherry Archer c/o Angels Haven Outreach 37365 Wakefield Street, Indio, CA 92203. Be sure to tell them that the donation is for the Goodenough adoption.
Friday, February 06, 2009
strongholds and our Hero
Our acquaintances the Ruselers have just adopted a two year old toddler girl. I look forward to attending her baby shower.
We are cleaning up around here and working on organizing (one of my favorite things to do). We are working on not arguing or complaining. I had let it get bad again.
Those pesky chickens are eating 50 pounds of feed a week.
The children make sure to exercise me every day to get me ready for birth and recovery.
p.s did I mention we're potty training (one of my least favorite things to do). It's like having a puppy.
Well, our new friends the Johnson's have just returned from Ethiopia with their newest daughter. Our acquaintances the Klements have recently received their 5 new children from Liberia.
That's always encouraging to us. We haven't heard anything about our boys.
We are learning about boundaries and not trying to please others. We are also learning how destructive trying to please others and judging others can be. Satan has such a stronghold in North Idaho in the area of following and seeking after mans standards instead of God's. I'm sure that's why Bill Gothard's teachings have been embraced so strongly by the church here in North Idaho. This way of following mans standards and trying to please man is definitely the 'bad news' and not the Good News that we are told to tell.
Thank you Jesus! I agree with the band Danielson when I sing out loud; "won't YOU be my judge Lord, won't you be my judge." He's such a good judge. He's the only one that we can trust to have that position of judge in our life. He not only gives us his glorious word but, he gives us the Spirit to interpret for us and He himself walks the road with us. Thank you Lord!
Have a great day with your children and spouses who are a huge part of the community of fellowship that God has given you.
Love , Jennifer
We are cleaning up around here and working on organizing (one of my favorite things to do). We are working on not arguing or complaining. I had let it get bad again.
Those pesky chickens are eating 50 pounds of feed a week.
The children make sure to exercise me every day to get me ready for birth and recovery.
p.s did I mention we're potty training (one of my least favorite things to do). It's like having a puppy.
Well, our new friends the Johnson's have just returned from Ethiopia with their newest daughter. Our acquaintances the Klements have recently received their 5 new children from Liberia.
That's always encouraging to us. We haven't heard anything about our boys.
We are learning about boundaries and not trying to please others. We are also learning how destructive trying to please others and judging others can be. Satan has such a stronghold in North Idaho in the area of following and seeking after mans standards instead of God's. I'm sure that's why Bill Gothard's teachings have been embraced so strongly by the church here in North Idaho. This way of following mans standards and trying to please man is definitely the 'bad news' and not the Good News that we are told to tell.
Thank you Jesus! I agree with the band Danielson when I sing out loud; "won't YOU be my judge Lord, won't you be my judge." He's such a good judge. He's the only one that we can trust to have that position of judge in our life. He not only gives us his glorious word but, he gives us the Spirit to interpret for us and He himself walks the road with us. Thank you Lord!
Have a great day with your children and spouses who are a huge part of the community of fellowship that God has given you.
Love , Jennifer
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Positive Changes
Our long time house mates moved out today in preparation for Simeon and Patrick. I feel a serious need to clean, organize and rest. We have heard no word about our progress except that our case is in the court now.
We are learning soooooo much about, community, judging others, guilt, trying to please others, being who God made us to be etc.
Less painfully, we are learning how to create heart bonds with our new boys.
It helps to remember that I did not bond right away with Havilah when she was born. Now she and I are VERY bonded. It also helps to realize that we went into this adoption knowing that these boys may never bond or even love us. We are not adopting because we need their love. We are adopting because they need OUR love and knowing deeply that God required it of us, we can do no other.
We are learning soooooo much about, community, judging others, guilt, trying to please others, being who God made us to be etc.
Less painfully, we are learning how to create heart bonds with our new boys.
It helps to remember that I did not bond right away with Havilah when she was born. Now she and I are VERY bonded. It also helps to realize that we went into this adoption knowing that these boys may never bond or even love us. We are not adopting because we need their love. We are adopting because they need OUR love and knowing deeply that God required it of us, we can do no other.
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