Monday, July 16, 2012

Which way is up?

Am I upside down, right side up, or sideways???? 

I have been busy working on our home study paperwork and preparing for our dossier.  Lauren is getting ready to leave for camp this weekend and we are busy getting everything in order for her.  I am working on an exciting opportunity for my business and have an order that needs to be made and shipped.  Summer has arrived and the kids ask everyday if they can go to their grandparents and swim.  Swimming everyday doesn't get to happen and I feel bad because I am either to busy or too pooped out to go anywhere.  I need two of me!

I am proud of my children and how they are stepping up to help out.  Johnathan has been so helpful working in the yard watering, picking up dog poop, and filling in holes that Chloe has dug.  He does this all on his own without prompting.  I was watching him from the house last week.  He had is iPod in his ears, gloves on and working so hard.  My heart smiled and swelled!  He is only six years old, but such a young man.  The girls have been helping around the house.  Lauren has even made dinner a couple of times.  She makes a killer BLT!


The kids are so excited to bring Porter home.  They have been gathering things that they think he would like and putting them in a special box.  Johnathan told me that he prays for Porter everyday and can't wait to teach him how to ride a bike!  The girls will enjoy having another brother to boss around....sorry Porter. :(

Am I overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done?  Yes.  Is it worth the late nights, early mornings, and upset stomach?  TOTALLY!  I'm expecting and this one is no different than my other pregnancies....other than I don't have the excuse to eat two bowls of cereal at night. :)



6 comments:

  1. Wow! Your kids are awesome! Maybe mine need to come stay with yours for a while ;) Actualy, my daughter Ava, has been going through her stuff offering to put some in the sale for Porter. She loves him too. I am so excited for Porter, he is getting a godly family!!!

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    1. I love to hear about the children's love for Porter. The tenderness that their hearts pour out is amazing! Thank you sweet Ava and Mommy Libby!!!

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  2. Hello Sara,

    I stumbled onto your blog via another blog I frequent (http://happyhartmanfarm.blogspot.com/). I am SURE you are familiar with this blog :)! I just wanted to tell you, that I had been one of the many who advocated on my blog for Porter's rescue. My heart was so burdened for him and I cannot tell you just how happy I am to know that he will have a real home and real family who loves him to come home to!

    Andrea-

    http://heartoftheyoung.org/

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    1. Yes....the Hartman's!!! Thank you for advocating for Porter. It was because of the many blogs like yours that we were able to find our son. THANK YOU!!!!

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  3. Too funny we have been eating a lot of cereal at night around here as our travel date gets closer! Darcy http://livinganuncommonlife.blogspot.com

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    1. Ha ha! I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one. :) I am excited to check out your blog. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. I am sure I will have many questions about your journey!

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