Monday, August 17, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
It's been a long time....
I apologize that is has been a long time since my last blog post. With the passing of my mother, changes in our lives, and now John's grandmother's health is declining..things have been a bit difficult. We have seen God move in our lives in amazing ways and we are grateful for His mercy throughout it all.
Recently, I wanted to upload some pictures to our blog of Lydia and was not able to do so. I am not sure if it is our USB cord, our camera, or our computer. Whatever it is..I can't figure it out. So....be patient..we will (Lord willing) updated pictures to share of our precious little one.
Brief update on Lydia..she is doing wonderful. She is growing, learning, and talking so much more now. Our attachment issues are, I believe, not an issue anymore. Praise the Lord. She is eating well, loving life, and experiencing new things everyday. At church a couple of weeks ago, she was admitted to the Table. What a joyous day that was. She loves Jesus..and she will tell you so.
She is not using "baby signs" much anymore..since now she knows how to say those words. She is also answering our questions..which is just wonderful. Sometimes, we are not sure what she is saying..but she will try to repeat herself..like we didn't hear her or something. Too cute.
She still isn't potty trained yet. We are hoping she will be interested soon. I think I scared her with my excitement last time we tried. So maybe we will try again soon. We would like to get a break on buying diapers for a bit!
She is such a happy girl and has a wonderful sense of humor. She is just hilarious. We love her and are so glad that she is with us. This week we came upon 9 months of having her in our family....9 months! Time goes by so quickly..we don't want to miss a thing!
As far as we are concerned..we are heavily thinking about a second adoption..we would love to adopted a boy from South Korea..we continue to pray about this. I think Lydia would do well with a little one around. She is such a great helper.
I know I may be a bit biased..but I think she is the sweetest gal around. She has such a love for people and such wonderful compassion.
So, hopefully we will get this uploading picture problem fixed soon...
Peace be with you all...
Recently, I wanted to upload some pictures to our blog of Lydia and was not able to do so. I am not sure if it is our USB cord, our camera, or our computer. Whatever it is..I can't figure it out. So....be patient..we will (Lord willing) updated pictures to share of our precious little one.
Brief update on Lydia..she is doing wonderful. She is growing, learning, and talking so much more now. Our attachment issues are, I believe, not an issue anymore. Praise the Lord. She is eating well, loving life, and experiencing new things everyday. At church a couple of weeks ago, she was admitted to the Table. What a joyous day that was. She loves Jesus..and she will tell you so.
She is not using "baby signs" much anymore..since now she knows how to say those words. She is also answering our questions..which is just wonderful. Sometimes, we are not sure what she is saying..but she will try to repeat herself..like we didn't hear her or something. Too cute.
She still isn't potty trained yet. We are hoping she will be interested soon. I think I scared her with my excitement last time we tried. So maybe we will try again soon. We would like to get a break on buying diapers for a bit!
She is such a happy girl and has a wonderful sense of humor. She is just hilarious. We love her and are so glad that she is with us. This week we came upon 9 months of having her in our family....9 months! Time goes by so quickly..we don't want to miss a thing!
As far as we are concerned..we are heavily thinking about a second adoption..we would love to adopted a boy from South Korea..we continue to pray about this. I think Lydia would do well with a little one around. She is such a great helper.
I know I may be a bit biased..but I think she is the sweetest gal around. She has such a love for people and such wonderful compassion.
So, hopefully we will get this uploading picture problem fixed soon...
Peace be with you all...
Saturday, July 18, 2009
In Loving Memory of my Mother
In Loving Memory of my MotherMaria Carmella Moussally
Born: 6/14/1947
Passed Away: 7/16/2009
Some dear friends of ours posted this prayer, for my mom, to their blog. Thanks Martini's. We love you.
Christ our eternal King and God, You have destroyed death and the devil by Your Cross and have restored man to life by Your Resurrection; give rest, Lord, to the soul of Your servant Maria Moussally who has fallen asleep, in Your Kingdom, where there is no pain, sorrow or suffering. In Your goodness and love for all men, pardon all the sins she has committed in thought word or deed, for there is no man or woman who lives and sins not, You only are without sin.
For You are the Resurrection, the Life, and Repose of Your servant Maria, departed this life, O Christ our God; and to You do we send up glory with Your Eternal Father and Your All-holy, Good and Life-creating Spirit; both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen
For You are the Resurrection, the Life, and Repose of Your servant Maria, departed this life, O Christ our God; and to You do we send up glory with Your Eternal Father and Your All-holy, Good and Life-creating Spirit; both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen
Grace and Peace be with you all.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Playdate + Friends = FUN!
Lydia checking out a big leaf. She is always into details.
Lydia and Hannah
Luke making food....
Lydia on the slide...terrified.
Jamie and Lydia
Hannah was so helpful with Lydia..super job Hannah!
Too cute. Lydia really liked hanging out with Hannah.
Swing time!
Picnic..yummmeeee!
I think she likes the swings....
Go Hannah!!Monday, June 29, 2009
Great times...great friends!
Nini bought this beautiful dress for Lydia. Here she is saying HI to Nini!!
Saturday night we had some dear friends over for dinner and a little play time for the kiddos. We had so much fun. We love you guys...
Lydia didn't get on the slip and slide...maybe next time!
As you can see..water started to hit my camera..they were pretty determined to get me wet. Mission accomplished. :o)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
1st time: Pee-Pee on the Potty!!!
Today, we got out Lydia's big girl potty. When we came home from running errands, I placed her big girl potty in the bathroom. I asked her if she had to go potty and she nodded.
So, we sat her down. Waited....waited...waited....and waited...we held hands..we sang songs...and then all of a sudden....she did it!
Honestly, I don't think she knew what she did. When she stood up and saw what was in the bowl..she was really surprised and I clapped and rejoiced! Then she got scared. She wasn't sure what that liquid was in the bowl or how it got there......
Hopefully this will be a start to some interest in the "big girl" potty.
Whoo-hoo...this calls for a celebration!!
So, we sat her down. Waited....waited...waited....and waited...we held hands..we sang songs...and then all of a sudden....she did it!
Honestly, I don't think she knew what she did. When she stood up and saw what was in the bowl..she was really surprised and I clapped and rejoiced! Then she got scared. She wasn't sure what that liquid was in the bowl or how it got there......
Hopefully this will be a start to some interest in the "big girl" potty.
Whoo-hoo...this calls for a celebration!!
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