Thursday, April 10, 2014

Tournament

I have given him Egypt as a reward for his efforts because he and his army did it for me, declares the Sovereign Lord. -Ezekiel 29:20

The Adoption Tournament was on April 5, 2014. I had a great time witnessing some old acquaintances, family, and friends playing ball, helping out, or just hanging out. Here is a small picture of what the day looked like. I am extremely grateful to my family members who helped make this day possible. Additionally, many friends and family friends made this day happen and end on a positive note. Also, thank you to all of the teams who came out and played ball all day long! 

Here is the sweet person who organized the tournament, and endured endless calls and texts from me in the weeks before the tournament! Thank you dearly, Jade, for all of your hard work and dedication! 

The Brackets!


Only a tiny portion of who showed to help out in concessions! Thanks to EVERYONE who came and lended a hand!


The Auction....and the winners of most of these items....would be my family members!!!!! Ha! Thanks guys! Love you all! 


If you baked and donated a cake, I appreciate you! One particular banana cake made by my Aunt Amelia was fought over. And the battle was won by my hilarious cousin, who stayed all day with my grandma collecting money for tickets! 


Lots of family members cooked for me all day long! Many donations were made on the food, and I am grateful for each person who graciously donated food and/or time! 


AND THE CHAMPIONS!!!!! 


"It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God’s mercy." -Romans 9:16
Therefore, I am remaining in full reliance on the Lord and His infinite mercy to continue to provide financially for this adoption, which He has ordained. I appreciate everyone's efforts ( and am so grateful for each of you). However, it is noted in my heart to remember that I cannot depend on human efforts, but on God's mercy. He is the one in complete control, and I willingly hand all of it over to Him! 

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Peace

Thankfully, the above verse is truth. There is no peace like that of the Lord. The world vainly tries to offer peace, but it is false and fleeting. There is nothing like the peace and tranquility offered by the Lord to those who seek and know Him. I have known Him to immediately swoop me up in an overflow of peace in the midst of HUGE loss in this adoption. There are literally no words that could ever truly describe this kind of peace. I recommend KNOWING HIM and experiencing this kind of peace firsthand. Does this mean that my life is pain free? Not a chance! Does it mean this adoption process is instantly easy? Yeah right! It means that, amidst the suffering and pain, there is a sustainer who knows all of what is inside of me. Who surrounds me...whose presence makes me whole. This sustainer-Jesus- is everything to me. He is ALL. Such a small word (all); such a huge meaning! Thank you Lord for your peace. May it ever flow through my veins.

In Him-