Praise the Lord! After two very long months of just waiting for news on our adoption we have received the information we have been praying and waiting on, which means this process is progressing. Very soon we will be making our trip to the country where she lives to pick up our sweet baby girl!
Our unofficial timeline looks like maybe somewhere in the month of January we (Bob and I) will be traveling to her country to pick up Sadie Bella! We are just so thrilled and excited! I wish I had a camera with me when we shared this with the kids...the girls screamed! The boys were hooooting and hollering. We have been praying that God would move in the "powers to be" in the government to shake things up a bit to get our precious girl home with her family! And...He did, the referral is the next, very necessary step in getting our girl home.
We now need to work on a video to make for her. One that is age appropriate, she is almost 1(next week). We were told to make sure we do something with "London Bridges falling down" because she loves that song. Brought. tears. to. my. eyes. We have been praying that her caregivers are loving her well and the fact that she loves that song...well means that somebody is singing to her.
We are completely in awe and humbled by God's graciousness in allowing us to be a part of this beautiful little girl's story.
We love you Sadie-girl and can't wait to get our hands on you and show you off to all of your family and friends who have been praying for you and for us! God has already used your sweet little life to bring us closer to Him. We feel so privileged to be your mommy and daddy!
Baby girl....you were "Meant to Be"!
(thank you Liz for sharing this song;))
Walking It Out...one day at a time
Friday, October 29, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Happy 11th Birthday Maggie!
I can't believe my little girl is 11 years old today!!!
Oh how I remember that day, when they put her in my arms and said it's a girl, my heart leaped!
I love my boys and was so thankful to now have a little girl. She made us wait for her...and additional 6 days but it was so incredibly worth it!
I remember looking at her and thinking how beautiful! She had a head full of brown hair(the nurses put a pink ribbon in it)and big beautiful eyes that looked all around. Her poppy nicknamed her "bright eyes". What a joyous memory!
Maggie, here we are 11 years later and you are growing into a young lady right before our very eyes! You are beautiful! But your beauty not only comes from your outward appearance but from your heart.
"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."
I Peter 3:3-4
You love Jesus and it shines all around you. I love how you can create anything out of anything lying around the house, your mind is so very creative and artsy. I'm amazed at the depth of your insight and perceptiveness about life. You are such a sweet girl who genuinely loves your friends and family and always looking out for them especially your sis!
Daddy and I both pray that you love the Lord always and continue to walk closely with Him.
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:31
"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
I Corinthians 15:58
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I love my boys and was so thankful to now have a little girl. She made us wait for her...and additional 6 days but it was so incredibly worth it!
I remember looking at her and thinking how beautiful! She had a head full of brown hair(the nurses put a pink ribbon in it)and big beautiful eyes that looked all around. Her poppy nicknamed her "bright eyes". What a joyous memory!
Maggie, here we are 11 years later and you are growing into a young lady right before our very eyes! You are beautiful! But your beauty not only comes from your outward appearance but from your heart.
"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."
I Peter 3:3-4
You love Jesus and it shines all around you. I love how you can create anything out of anything lying around the house, your mind is so very creative and artsy. I'm amazed at the depth of your insight and perceptiveness about life. You are such a sweet girl who genuinely loves your friends and family and always looking out for them especially your sis!
Daddy and I both pray that you love the Lord always and continue to walk closely with Him.
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:31
"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
I Corinthians 15:58
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We love you doll! Happy 11th birthday Magpie!
Friday, October 1, 2010
"Out of Africa"
My guys are in the air on their second plane ride.
Destination: good ol' USA and a home where two little girls got all dressed up today to see their daddy and brothers along with a mom and wife who can't wait to hug and kiss them to pieces!
I had the privilege to talk with them several times while they were away and the stories I heard over the phone brought tears to my eyes and no words could be spoken.
I know they are so excited to come home because they miss us and they miss all the comforts of home, but I do know that their hearts are very torn... between two "homes" that now have captivated their hearts. The farewells were full of tears. But, this is just the beginning....and I KNOW this will not be their last trip, Lord willing. Africa is cemented in their hearts...forever.
So my prayer today is one of gratitude for what was and for what is to come.
Destination: good ol' USA and a home where two little girls got all dressed up today to see their daddy and brothers along with a mom and wife who can't wait to hug and kiss them to pieces!
I had the privilege to talk with them several times while they were away and the stories I heard over the phone brought tears to my eyes and no words could be spoken.
I know they are so excited to come home because they miss us and they miss all the comforts of home, but I do know that their hearts are very torn... between two "homes" that now have captivated their hearts. The farewells were full of tears. But, this is just the beginning....and I KNOW this will not be their last trip, Lord willing. Africa is cemented in their hearts...forever.
So my prayer today is one of gratitude for what was and for what is to come.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Happy Birthday Robbie, 14 years old!!
I can't believe it has been 14 years since I gave birth to the little baby boy who made me a mother.
As I look over the last year...these are just some of the highlights leading up to your 14th birthday:
You made a decision to get baptized
played soccer all year
attended as many youth group events as possible
won soccer championship
experienced disappointment in your favorite sport
attended your first Eagles game
signed up for your first "solo"(without mom/dad) missions trip
grew you hair super shaggy long
attended your first and last ballet "The Nutcracker"(hee hee!)
persistently asked for a cell phone every week
watched sport center for updates
independently constructed your own goals to play soccer
goofed off with your friends...aka "BOA"(Brothers of America)
agitated your siblings
played guitar
worked along side your dad
fished your 2nd shark tournament
went on your first family missions trip
started a new soccer season with a new team with a positive attitude
ended your year by spending your birthday in Africa with your Dad, Nate, Uncle Mark & Eliud.
Robbie you are so special in so many ways. You have always been a social director, from the time you were in your high chair and could barely talk, you would try to offer people food and tell them to sit down.
You love people, you love life, you love being funny and making people laugh. You love to be on the go and are always up for doing something. You are extremely competitive(hmm, wonder where you get that?) and love to play games(only if you win), just kidding...well...sorta. You have a very sensitive side and don't always like to talk about your feelings right away but when the flood gates open, your dad and I couldn't be happier. You have a deep conviction for what is right. You share what you learn and experience in youth group, usually late at night and we wouldn't have it any other way.
I love how you love to be hugged and are so affectionate. I love how you love being with your cousins when in fact you are much older then most of them, but it doesn't matter...you think they are the best(which they are) I love that you love to sing and that music speaks to your heart. It is an absolute joy watching you become a man. These teen years can be very trying and difficult, you're paving the way for your siblings and daddy and I are learning right along side of you.
More then all the things that you accomplished this year your daddy and I love you so much and want you to know that Life is about so much more. Making good choices is so important but knowing what motivates those choices is more important. You aren't going to always make good ones, none of us do, but regardless we love you unconditionally. You need to study for yourself why you believe what you believe and understand it for yourself not for us or because you are living in a christian home. You need to own it and live it. You have so many incredible gifts that God has given to you to use for His glory and we pray that your life would be a reflection of his love.
We pray that you will,
"Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." Philipians 2:12b-13
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart with all your soul and with all your strength".
Deuteronomy 6:5
As I look over the last year...these are just some of the highlights leading up to your 14th birthday:
You made a decision to get baptized
played soccer all year
attended as many youth group events as possible
won soccer championship
experienced disappointment in your favorite sport
attended your first Eagles game
signed up for your first "solo"(without mom/dad) missions trip
grew you hair super shaggy long
attended your first and last ballet "The Nutcracker"(hee hee!)
persistently asked for a cell phone every week
watched sport center for updates
independently constructed your own goals to play soccer
goofed off with your friends...aka "BOA"(Brothers of America)
agitated your siblings
played guitar
worked along side your dad
fished your 2nd shark tournament
went on your first family missions trip
started a new soccer season with a new team with a positive attitude
ended your year by spending your birthday in Africa with your Dad, Nate, Uncle Mark & Eliud.
Robbie you are so special in so many ways. You have always been a social director, from the time you were in your high chair and could barely talk, you would try to offer people food and tell them to sit down.
You love people, you love life, you love being funny and making people laugh. You love to be on the go and are always up for doing something. You are extremely competitive(hmm, wonder where you get that?) and love to play games(only if you win), just kidding...well...sorta. You have a very sensitive side and don't always like to talk about your feelings right away but when the flood gates open, your dad and I couldn't be happier. You have a deep conviction for what is right. You share what you learn and experience in youth group, usually late at night and we wouldn't have it any other way.
I love how you love to be hugged and are so affectionate. I love how you love being with your cousins when in fact you are much older then most of them, but it doesn't matter...you think they are the best(which they are) I love that you love to sing and that music speaks to your heart. It is an absolute joy watching you become a man. These teen years can be very trying and difficult, you're paving the way for your siblings and daddy and I are learning right along side of you.
More then all the things that you accomplished this year your daddy and I love you so much and want you to know that Life is about so much more. Making good choices is so important but knowing what motivates those choices is more important. You aren't going to always make good ones, none of us do, but regardless we love you unconditionally. You need to study for yourself why you believe what you believe and understand it for yourself not for us or because you are living in a christian home. You need to own it and live it. You have so many incredible gifts that God has given to you to use for His glory and we pray that your life would be a reflection of his love.
We pray that you will,
"Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." Philipians 2:12b-13
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart with all your soul and with all your strength".
Deuteronomy 6:5
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| 1st trip to Africa, hanging with the Massai warriors |
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| Africa 07' with Eliud, slaying, rather mutilating a goat for dinner, personally I would stick with the mangos and skip the protein! |
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| hanging with dad in Africa 07' |
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| your buddy and best friend, Nate |
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| me and my boy |
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| silliness |
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| ewwww an eel |
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| what a special day and privilege for your dad |
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| fishin |
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| The BOA club (Brothers of America) |
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| the "pop-pop face" |
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| So proud of you no matter where or who you play for...you could be the worst player on the worst team and it wouldn't matter one bit! |
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| you go home |
We love you Robert Dennis Hirschberg!!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Part 3 The end of the vacation pics
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| the night before we left we went out with a bang! Nate was playing around with the fishing rod and hooked himself, yeah don't ask. |
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| ewwww, gross....it was a 4 prong hook |
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| back to the nurses quarters for the removal while dad gets a breathing treatment |
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| the nurse got it out and Nate said it didn't hurt one bit! |
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| the culprit |
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| the hero! He was so great!! |
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
"Happy Birthday Erik" Part 3 of Vacation pics
In June we had the awesome opportunity to go on a family missions trip. We headed to the poconos to become short term missionaries with Joni and Friends. We had the privilege of working with families who have children or members of the family with various special needs. Well, while we were at Camp in August on our vacation we ran into the Miller's who just so happened to be at Joni and Friends and now at Camp of the Woods the same week we were there.
Not only was it fun to hang with the Miller's, but we walked away being incredibly blessed by them! They are a family that loves the Lord and are committed to serving Him right where God has put them.
Erik turned 23 while we were at camp and we all got the privilege of being a part of his birthday party!
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| Dan, Erik, and Lisa |
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| how sweet is this, Erik loves his mom |
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| We love you Erik!! |
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| Erik your smile lights up a room. |
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| Erik, couldn't wait to get his hands on some yummy ice-cream cake! Thank you Erik for allowing us to party with you! |
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| Dan shared a few words before we sang. Thanking the Lord for the gift he gave them in Erik and what a blessing he is to their family! Amen to that! |
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| We love you Miller's and are so thankful to God for our new friendship! Looking forward to more times spent together! |
Monday, September 27, 2010
COTW Part 2 Vacation Pics
We had a great vacation this year even though the 2nd day Bob came down with pneumonia. We didn't know that until halfway through the week. But this picture below pretty much sums up where he spent a lot of his time. We were so thankful for the care given from the camp nurses who both happen to be nurse practitioners with just an absolute heart to serve us in any way they could. The nurse even came to our cabin throughout the night to give Bob breathing treatments.
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| Cass diddy! |
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| the girls in their sand castle competition |
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| Gracie sizing up the competition for the water balloon fight |
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| Gracie, Karis, Carrie, and Maggie enjoying a hot dog ride |
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| sisters |
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| what a beauty! |
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| Nate and Caleb eating an ice-cream cone together |
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| Bob playing checkers with the girls |
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| Rachel and Jayden |
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| A little art time |
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| Uncle C telling scary camp fire stories |
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| Gracie and Diddy always up for a pose |
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| Hyun and Rachel |
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| Andy and Erin |
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| Cass sitting with me at the campfire. Bob was sick as a dog:( |
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