Adding to Our Family?

Seems like several times lately, I have posted about adding to our farm family by hatching some new chicks, getting new sheep, goats, etc. But this addition is still a hope and a prayer.

We have 4 beautiful, smart, healthy boys. They are a total joy and my husband and I love being involved in their activities. They keep us "hopping" and I love it.

Now though, we want a daughter. I want someone to have a relationship with like my mother and I had. So, we have started to look into the adoption process.

We are just at the beginning stages, so we need lots of prayer. Prayer that wherever God leads us, we will follow without question. That if He stops this whole thing right now, that my heart would be OK with it, that if it DOES proceed, that we are able to adopt a healthy daughter. There are so many emotions that run with this process, and I guess you never realize it until you have your heart running in that direction.

Thank you ahead of time, for all of your prayers. I know God is in control, and He will do what is the best for all of us.

Surgery and an 18 Month Old...

Yesterday, we took my 18 month old in to the hospital to have cyst removed. He was born with this cyst, which was undeveloped tissue. Here is him yesterday just before his surgery:

That small red spot on his chest is the cyst, that has been causing him problems for about 2 months now....

Here was this morning:

That's him, the ornery one in the cowboy hat. Happy as ever! Thanks from family and friends for all of the prayers! Prayers are appreciated, and will continue to be appreciated as his ouchie heals!!!

Update on my Dad

There has been some progress in what's happening with my dad! Please go HERE to read about it. Sorry I keep redirecting, but I didn't want to type everything 2x's!

Thanks so much for all of your prayers.

Prayers Needed

Hey everybody! Sorry I haven't posted yet. It has been a rough 24 hours.

My dad was taken to the hospital last night and I would like to ask you all to pray for him, if you could. For more details, please go here. I didn't have time to type it out twice. Thanks for understanding!

And thanks for your prayers.