My Week in Review

This is Amy's last link up for the My Week in Review, so I HAVE to participate. It's been a great way to recap some of the highs and lows of the week, the couple of times that I have done it.

{High}

Gathering donations for our trip has been a wonderful "high" this week. Not only does it show the generosity of our loved ones, but also it is a reminder that our trip to Ghana is getting closer!! We are filling tubs of clothes, shoes, coloring books, treats and toys for some wonderful kids that are waiting for their forever families in Ghana. 

{Low}

ALLERGIES!!! Need I say more???    

 

{Lesson Learned}

As I was gathering donations and going through my kids things, I stopped to think how much we really have. Not just my family, but the Western World in general. I haven't lived a day where I wondered where my next meals was going to come from, if I will have clothes, if my children will receive an education or if we have a roof over our heads. We are gathering things that we no longer need, want or are willing to part with and we still have plenty after that.  I pray that I can remember this feeling the next time I feel I don't measure up to to others based on material things...

<3 jenni

My Week in Review

Linking up with Amy this week, to share the highs and the lows of my week.

{High}

Packing has been the constant high moment this week. I have witnessed my children use their own money to buy coloring books, stickers and special treats for the children we get to meet very soon. We have also packed clothes and shoes that I know will be very much appreciated. For my family, it's not about the stuff, but how God stretches us and teaches us constantly during our adoption journey. My little ones are being molded right in front of my eyes and I am so grateful for that. I wonder if I would be witnessing this if had not said "yes" to adoption?

{Low}

A friend informed me that her daughter was hit by a car. The circumstances were horrible, and she could have lost her life or suffered permanent damaged if it wasn't for God's protection. After a long night at the hospital she is recovering at home... Seeing a friend in such pain is a low indeed...

{Lesson Learned}

Life can be so unpredictable. Just a year ago, my thoughts were not on Africa the same way they are today. Orphans were just an overwhelming "concept" that I felt paralyzed to do anything. I had such "all or nothing" attitude that if I couldn't make a huge difference, why even try? Taking that first step and deciding to do something instead of nothing can be so powerful and I know our current journey is just the tip of this iceberg. Lesson learned, God. Lesson learned...

<3 jenni

Ghana Trip

It seems that it's finally sinking in: I am going to Ghana!! I keep thinking about our trip, my to-do list (that is getting longer each day) and all the things I want to do with Emmi and Jake before we leave. I know they will be well taken care of and have so much fun while we are gone. I keep a small notebook with me and jot down ideas, more things for the to-do list and thoughts as they come to me. Even though things are hectic and disorganized, I want to remember every moment of this journey. I am sure over the summer as we wait and wait and wait....I'll wish I had this many things to keep me occupied. The blessing of adopting a waiting child is that there isn't a waiting list for a referral.  We have been busy from the time we contacted our agency for the first time until now and we are truly amazed that we are at the point of visiting Ghana already.

Since this ONE question keeps popping up, I will now answer it...........................

Will you meet your child(ren) in Ghana?

Yes. We hope to be able to share more about this after we get back. We hope to spend lots of time in the foster home and make progress in our adoption in general.

<3 jenni