The FULL life

In two weeks, A LOT can happen. To gain five children like this compares to giving birth in some ways... it is somewhat of a blur-- the pace at which new things arise, meals are being left in a cooler, short amounts of sleep occur, messes are made everywhere. But lots and lots of JOY permeate the house like when you stare at your newborn for the first time. You pinch yourself because you ask, how did we even get here? The amount of love and support we are experiencing is incredible and something that is so difficult to even put words to. I have made a list six pages long of every person who has served us! Watching God's hand in every detail demonstrates to me just how much He loves each of us. He cares so much for our hearts and the ways in which we are made. He knows us so deeply and intricately and has shown this in so many ways-- especially through our friends and family. We are incredibly grateful.

You can see in these pics, we now drive a massive FORD van thanks to some amazingly generous people. Everyone has assigned seats for now as to eliminate 10 people fighting constantly. You can also see we have some pet squirrels that Michael is feeding with a bottle thanks to my friend Stacey who is helping us in every way possible. She rescues squirrels so this leaves lots of entertainment and giggles.... and room for questions in our head yet again of, how did we get here? Stacey (with our without squirrels) is a massive help!

You can also see Carmen playing the cello with her new grandfather. We have discovered that this family is so musical and artistic. Their gifts are beautiful. You can also see that we took our first trip to the dentist and 17 cavities later... we will return again! Danny King is our dental hero! It is a FULL life. I remember the first verse I memorized in college was John 10:10... I have come so that you may have life and have it to the FULL. I would have never guessed the meaning that verse would someday (i.e. today) carry in my life.