| Thursday, June 01, 2006 |
| 8, not 6 |
We are moving from a family of 6 to a family of 8. That is a big transition. Most minivans hold 7 or fewer passengers. Most tables hold 4-6 people. The transition to 8 jumps us from medium to large. Along with this transition comes many needs: more beds, more bedding, a bigger table, more plates, more silverware, more chairs, more toothbrushes, a bigger van, etc. The list goes on and on. As you know, when you are financing an international adoption, there isn't ANY left for these other items. God has blessed us so much with generous friends who have helped us out in this area.
A few weeks ago, some church friends brought us a very nice set of bunk beds. I will post a picture of them when we get them all ready. They also brought us 2 dressers they didn't need anymore. When my SIL found out we didn't have another mattress to put on it, she said she had one we could have. In addition, my dear friend and her beautiful family just came today and brought us the table in the picture above. It fits perfectly in our dining room and is large enough for all of us to sit down at it together. We will cherish the memories we make around that table. My mother has been on a mission to supply us with some clothes for the boys. She is a tremendous sale shopper and has gotten several great deals.
I am incredibly grateful to everyone for all of their help. I consider all of these items, but more importantly, all of these people, special blessings from God. I cherish each of you. May God richly bless you for your generosity. |
posted by 6blessings @ 9:08 AM  |
|
| 3 Comments: |
-
The table is gorgeous!
It is always wonderful to receive things from friends & family. And it is nice that they are able to help you and the boys.
Praying you get every thing you need in time to come home with your additional 2.
-
You have such generous family and friends. You are very blessed. Big families are fun I think. I was raised in a family of 9 children- so I know. We had great family times.
-
What a nice table!! It's perfect! You will have so many good memories around it. Like Jen said, you are very blessed by your family and friends.
|
| |
| << Home |
| |
|
|
The table is gorgeous!
It is always wonderful to receive things from friends & family. And it is nice that they are able to help you and the boys.
Praying you get every thing you need in time to come home with your additional 2.