Sunday, February 19, 2012

Excitement and Mystery

Hello friends,
Heavenly Father, thank you so much for the  many blessings in our lives. This past week was a tremendous blessing, full of your love and caring for me, and I am truly grateful for all you've given and shown me. I'm asking for a special prayer of healing for PE, and others who have asked me to pray for them. May they find true happiness and healing, knowing You are with them in all of their trials and tribulations. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
The title of this blog is one definition of "Romance," that I found on the web.
Romance is every where in our lives, all around us, all the time, if you stop to think about it, and are astute enough to recognize it.
In fact, sometimes, even when situations seem their most mundane, I'll create romance in them.
For example, if I have the oppoturnity to speak to an attractive man, and we make small talk; I'll think to myself, the thoughts behind his sweet, innocent words are, "Through this inane babble, I'm really trying to find a way to ask you out on a date."
Silly, I know, but fun.
My life has been laced with romance. I think everyone's is; but again, it takes us seeing it, to know it's there.
Many years ago I had the pleasure of dating one of the most romantic men I've ever met. The romance didn't work out, unfortunately, but I'll always remember bits and pieces of the the amor we shared.
Specifically, being in the back seat of a friend's car, and holding hands tightly as we watched the sun set.
Everyone has moments like these.
I want more of them in my life.
My mom is constantly telling my brother and I that she wants, "Good, clean, love for us." I understand now what she means, and I wholeheartedly agree.
I think in pictures sometimes, and when I was thinking about this blog, I pictured a white cloud, and the saying "Every dark cloud has a silver lining?" Well I'm changing that to, Every cloud has a romance lining. :)
Romance can be platonic too.
When mom and I hold hands while watching a movie, that's romance to me.
Sharing a laugh with a good friend is romance.
Kissing someone all over their face with puckered lips, that's pure romance.
In 2012, I want to see more romance, and create more romance in my life. Join me, won't you? You'll be happy you did.
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world." Mother Theresa

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Looking for a creative way to support adoption in your area?

Hello friends,
Heavenly Father, thank you for the health of my family and friends; special prayers for MN, EP, the S family, and all others who have asked me to pray for them. Thank you for hearing and answering our prayers. In Jesus Name. Amen.
I asked the Lord to show me where I can lend support during Lent (I do this every year), and within a week, a colleague handed me a flier with the title of this blog on it.
I know what I need to do, and I'm hoping to inspire you too.
Birth Mother Tote Bags
Chosen Child Adoption Services
 

What's the Purpose?
The staff at Chosen Child Adoption
Services believes in the importance of
supporting birth mothers and
equipping them to make positive
steps in life. Supporting birth
mothers can include providing
adoption, information, counseling
services, presenting families waiting
to adopt, and financial support as
needed.
Every birth mother is unique in her
own way, bringing different
strengths, different personalities and
different needs. At Chosen Child
Adoption Services, we have found
that  most birth mothers have needed
financial support providing basic
necessities including clothing and
hygiene items.
 

Each Birth Mother Tote Bag is
intended to provide for some of the
potential clothing and hygiene needs
during pregnancy, at the hospital, and
after delivery. Plus, a few optional
items to show support, comfort, and
care during this tender time in life.
 

We appreciate individuals,
community participants, other
agencies, companies and
organizations who have taken interest
in supporting birth mothers in this
unique way.
Chosen Child Adoption Services
Ph. 214-383-3551
Fax 214-383-3651
Toll Free 24-Hour Care Line. 877-383-3551
101 W. McDermott
Allen, Texas 75013
Make a Birth Mother Tote Bag with Chosen Child Adoption Services!
What to Include in a Tote Bag? Necessary Items. We have compiled a list of Necessary Items and Optional Items to include in the Birth Mother Tote Bags. Please include as many Necessary Items in the tote bag as possible and consider the list of Optional Items as well.
  • Large tote bag
  • Slippers
  • Pair of socks
  • Robe
  • Cosmetic bag to include the following:
  •    Bath sponge
  •    Shampoo
  •    Conditioner
  •     Body Wash
  •     Face Wash
  •     Stretch Cream or Lotion
  •     Deordorant
  •     Toothbrush
  •     Toothpaste
  •     Maxi pads
  • Puzzle book (i.e. Sudoku, Crossword, or Wordfind)
  • Pencils or Pens
  • Journal
Optional Items to Include
Photo bok
Mirror
Bubble bath
Deck of cards
Pamper set for hands or nails
Bag of mints, Jollipops, or hard candies
Bottle of hand sanitizer
Stationery set
Non-perishable snack foods
Pocket calendar
Small stuffed animal
Nalgene or reusable water bottle
Pocket tissues

May your heart be moved to act - in anyway you see fit. :)
God bless!
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world." Mother Theresa

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