Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful dad, father-in-law, grandpa, uncles, brother-in-laws and all the other fathers and father figures out there. My heart goes out to all of the fathers-in-waiting today as well, especially my fantastic husband! Please say an extra prayer for my uncle, and godmother's husband, Dan. He is in the hospital this weekend with severe pancreatitis. Although stable he is not feeling well and is for sure not spending the day as I am sure he had hoped. Prayers have sure been lifted from here for a speedy recovery.

We had another great weekend celebrating the marriage of our very special friends, Jeff and Allison. Congrats again guys we wish you all the best!

 Beautiful!

 Just as onery as ever!

 Where it all began! Love you!

In other news I found this prayer the other day and will be adding it to my daily time in prayer and reflection.

The "Prayer of Abandonment"

for Adoptive Parents

Father, we abandon ourselves into your hands,

to send a child ... or not ... as you see fit.

You by whom the Word was made flesh,

send us a miracle, if this is what you desire.

Or lead us to our child, if that be your will.

 

We do not ask for guarantees; no parent can.

Only light enough for the very next step.

 

We do not ask for a perfect child,

nor can we promise to be perfect parents.

Whatever you choose for us, whatever you desire

we abandon ourselves to your perfect will.

 

We are ready to offer our daily "yes,"

until that perfect will be revealed in us.

And until, at last perfected, we bear witness

to the work of redemption you began in Eden.

We love you, Lord, and offer ourselves to you,

wholly and without reservation.

We surrender ourselves, moment by moment,

knowing that this is only the first small step

Of a lifetime of surrender,

so that we may be made more perfect in love.

That we might imitate, on earth as in heaven,

the redemptive love

the adoptive love

the selfless love

with which you first loved us.

Amen.

 

Also, in searching for some more reading material I came across this book and am so excited to read it. It is a must read for anyone going through infertility, have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage or infant death, as well as, family and friends of those struggling.

The Lord is good to those who wait for him...

Lamentations 3:25