Since my last post (sorry it has been so long) we have had a lot of fun. We have finished building our chicken coop. We have had fun with friends. We have had a good time at Shedd aquarium in Chicago. We have ridden carnival rides, gone to movies and even been to a demolition derby(what boy does not like watching cars crash into each orher).
When I was in college I was privileged enogh to be a part of an absolutely amazing men's bible study. Every week between 16 and 20 guys or so would gather in a basement in St. Louis and pray for each other and dig into the scriptures to learn more about God's word. We still get together every year to do the same thing, and every year before the weekend gets here we fill the other 15 guys in on what has happened in our lives in the past year. Well that time is coming up, so the other day I had to reflect back over the last 12 months and all I can say is wow.
Over the last twelve months I have seen God do many marvelous and amazing things. I would not have thought a year ago that I would have had our little man here over Christmas or that we would have to care for him through the chickenpox. I did not think a year ago that I would be loving a boy that lives halfway around the world as much as I do. I did not think that we would be starting down the path of international adoption. Do you see what I am saying? I had no idea what God had in-store for me in this past year and for the most part I do not know what he has in store for us in the year to come. All we can do is listen and obey to God's plan for us whatever that may be.
Well said, Ryan. We never know what God has in-store for us. We just need to be open to His will. I feel the same way. I never could imagine my life as it is now. God is truly Awesome! You are an inspiration.
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