The Blessedness of Adoption

Do you ever feel like you just had the best day?  Well, for me, today was so great!  First of all...the weather in Memphis, TN could not have been more gorgeous!  The high was 75 degrees and, the sky was clear and sunny...so pretty!


I got 4 out of our 5 children off to school...my son, Boss, was the last little 'chicken' to be dropped off.  He is 2 years old and attends a sweet little Parent's Day Out program two days a week.  Ahhhh...a quiet house, with only me and our sweet 5 1/2 month old baby girl, Blair Emily.  Blair needed a good baby bubble bath and, I enjoyed caring for her this morning.  While I was listening to my praise music and, getting her all fresh and clean, I had a wave of utter thankfulness hit me.  Thankful for the extreme gift of adoption.  After all, aren't we adopted into God's Kingdom?  What an amazing gift!  Our 5 precious adopted children are straight from heaven...God has blessed us beyond measure.  


We spent 11+ years on the whole infertility "crazy cycle"...that was really a hard time in my life! ....but, just like my husband always says, " God is rarely early but never late" and...here we are, 5 SWEET adopted kids later...with a full house!  I praise God for all He has done in our family!


I claim the following verse:  Psalm 113:9
He makes the barren woman (me!) abide in the house as a joyful mother of children.  Praise the Lord! 


LOVE this verse!  Love it!!!


Here a few pictures of our sweet Blair Emily...right after her bath this morning...I just can't get enough of her!!!

I hope each of you are doing well!  Thank you for taking the time to read my post.  You all are wonderful!!!!


Hugs!
Beth

FLAIR IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

Hello from GORGEOUS LONG BEACH  California!  I am here visiting and, for a VERY exciting reason!  We are adopting a new baby!  She was born on Saturday, April 16th and, she is PRECIOUS!  Long Beach is a beautiful city!  You should try to GET OUT HERE for a vacation, as soon as possible!  

Picture Credit:  city-data.com 

LONG BEACH MEMORIAL .  This is where our sweet baby girl was born.
Picture Credit:  Hospital web page 

A GORGEOUS AREA!  Picture Credit: pbielma.freeshell.org

WHITE SAND BEACHES!
Picture Credit:  threebestbeaches.com

AN AMAZING ARTIST AND A GREAT FRIEND

Erin and Brian Crenshaw are an AMAZING couple here in Memphis, TN.!  He is our YOUTH PASTOR at FELLOWSHIP MEMPHIS AND a very TALENTED artist.  He painted two FANTASTIC works for our son, Bo's, nursery two years ago. Today, I received these AWESOME pictures of some of his newest pieces.  

Please let me know if you are interested in purchasing an AWESOME piece of art, by BRIAN CRENSHAW  Here is the BEST part:  The Crenshaws are currently on a waiting list for adopting a child from Ethiopia. With your purchase of one of these GORGEOUS paintings, your dollars are helping them finance their adoption.  How SPECIAL is that?  

One of these paintings would make an INCREDIBLE focal point over a fireplace or, over a sofa.  Brian's paintings have great texture and vibrant colors.  An original piece of art is always a great conversation starter as you entertain and, as you enjoy living in your space. 

Hanging in Bo's room 

Hanging in Bo's room