In all of the kitchen pictures, has anyone ever noticed the empty black plate holder STILL hanging on the wall? Well, there used to be 3 beautiful plates in the holder with scenes of hens and roosters. My mother-in-law gave it to me for Christmas.
Every time I post a picture of my kitchen I think to myself, "I really need to take that empty plate holder off the wall." But then I think, "No, the thing is made of iron. It can hang there until my kids are grown and THEN I will buy some new beautiful plates to fill it."
Now, how do you suppose those plates got broken..................
Let's think about this, hmm.......7 children.....5 of them boys.........perhaps bulls in a china closet?
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NEW PICTURE OF LAURA
Laura's Referral Picture
Laura at 10 months old
I've watched my friends go home from here, to their families, one by one,
Yet here I stay thru all these years, Waiting for you to come.
I know that I'm not perfect, Yet they tell me that I'm bright,
I just wish that you could only look, past what is wrong, to what is right.
I've watched my friends go home from here, I dream of how that'd feel,
A pair of loving arms to hold me, Will this dream ever become real?
I know that I would be home by now, If not for fears of the unknown,
Yet I have many of my own you see, In that you're not alone.
I've watched my friends go home from here, It's happening to Meili today,
But wait! Her Mama has something for me, I take it and don't know what to say.
With trembling hands, I open the book, And peek at what's inside,
A picture of a family, "Can this be true?" I cried!
I've watched my friends go home from here, It's my turn now, it's true,
I linger at the gate for one last time, Then bravely walk on out with you.
A poem by Bev Schwab (an adoptive mother through Children's House International)
Our family picture sent to CCAA
Next year she gets the first piece!!
William turns 5
John turns 7
Bradley turns 17
Pure and undefiled religion before God is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. James 1:27
Why adopt?
I would gather children...
Some would gather money
Along the path of life,
Some would gather roses,
And rest from worldly strife.
But I would gather children
From among the thorns of sin,
I would seek a golden curl,
And a freckled, toothless grin.
For money cannot enter
In that land of endless day,
And roses that are gathered
Soon will wilt along the way.
But oh, the laughing children,
As I cross the sunset sea,
And the gates swing wide to heaven
I can take them in with me!
Author Unknown
I borrowed this poem from my friend Ellie's blog. It reveals my heart!
Some would gather money
Along the path of life,
Some would gather roses,
And rest from worldly strife.
But I would gather children
From among the thorns of sin,
I would seek a golden curl,
And a freckled, toothless grin.
For money cannot enter
In that land of endless day,
And roses that are gathered
Soon will wilt along the way.
But oh, the laughing children,
As I cross the sunset sea,
And the gates swing wide to heaven
I can take them in with me!
Author Unknown
I borrowed this poem from my friend Ellie's blog. It reveals my heart!
Laura December 2007
NEW PICTURE OF LAURA
Legacy of an Adopted Child
Once there were two women who never knew each other
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother.
Two different lives shaped to make you one.
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun.
The first one gave you life, and the second taught you to live it
The first gave you a need for love, the second was there to give it.
One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name
One gave you a talent, the other gave you aim.
One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried your tears.
One made an adoption plan, that was all that she could do
The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.
Now, which of these two women, are you the product of?
Both, my darling, both
Just two different types of love.
Unknown Author
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother.
Two different lives shaped to make you one.
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun.
The first one gave you life, and the second taught you to live it
The first gave you a need for love, the second was there to give it.
One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name
One gave you a talent, the other gave you aim.
One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried your tears.
One made an adoption plan, that was all that she could do
The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.
Now, which of these two women, are you the product of?
Both, my darling, both
Just two different types of love.
Unknown Author
Fu Juan
Laura's Referral Picture
LAURA'S REFERRAL POEM
Every child that is placed with a family through Children's House International gets their own special poem written for them and the members of the group try to guess from the clues in the poem where the child will live and who will be their forever family. Laura's referral name was Betsy, thus the title of the poem:
Tiny Baby Betsy
Tiny baby Betsy
With the precious tiny ear,
Listen very closely
What is it that you hear?
Way off in the distance
A place where oil overflows!
Your family is excited!
As YOU they get to know!
To wish upon a LONE STAR, Betsy,
That you know they are coming soon
To welcome you to their Fair Field
Where newly twinned penquins croon.
You'll have older brothers,
And a sister to love on you.
With Mom and Dad to adore you more
Than we can have a clue!
Your family loves you, Betsy,
And will provide for your every need.
Plenty of food and medical care
Await you, yes, indeed!
So, dream your baby dreams right now
And grow from day-to-day.
Your family is getting closer!
They'll come for you when they get TA!!!!
Tiny Baby Betsy
Tiny baby Betsy
With the precious tiny ear,
Listen very closely
What is it that you hear?
Way off in the distance
A place where oil overflows!
Your family is excited!
As YOU they get to know!
To wish upon a LONE STAR, Betsy,
That you know they are coming soon
To welcome you to their Fair Field
Where newly twinned penquins croon.
You'll have older brothers,
And a sister to love on you.
With Mom and Dad to adore you more
Than we can have a clue!
Your family loves you, Betsy,
And will provide for your every need.
Plenty of food and medical care
Await you, yes, indeed!
So, dream your baby dreams right now
And grow from day-to-day.
Your family is getting closer!
They'll come for you when they get TA!!!!
Laura and her Nannie
Laura at 10 months old
Another Child Waits
I've watched my friends go home from here, to their families, one by one,
Yet here I stay thru all these years, Waiting for you to come.
I know that I'm not perfect, Yet they tell me that I'm bright,
I just wish that you could only look, past what is wrong, to what is right.
I've watched my friends go home from here, I dream of how that'd feel,
A pair of loving arms to hold me, Will this dream ever become real?
I know that I would be home by now, If not for fears of the unknown,
Yet I have many of my own you see, In that you're not alone.
I've watched my friends go home from here, It's happening to Meili today,
But wait! Her Mama has something for me, I take it and don't know what to say.
With trembling hands, I open the book, And peek at what's inside,
A picture of a family, "Can this be true?" I cried!
I've watched my friends go home from here, It's my turn now, it's true,
I linger at the gate for one last time, Then bravely walk on out with you.
A poem by Bev Schwab (an adoptive mother through Children's House International)
The Lindsey's
Our family picture sent to CCAA
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Laura is waiting in Dingxi City near....
Laura's First Birthday Cake
Next year she gets the first piece!!
May 20, 2007
William turns 5
July 25, 2007
John turns 7
May 29, 2007
Bradley turns 17
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About Me
- Tonya Lindsey
- I am a wife to a wonderful man of God, homeschooling mom and mother to 7 beautiful children. I enjoy family, serving people, and worshiping God.
3 comments:
HEY THERE!! I am so glad all is well with the surgery. I was so glad to know that Shriners is good. We are going to use them too I think.
I have a little Mother's Day gift on my blog. HUGS! Angel
Tonya, I have been following your blog since you went to China to bring little Laura home and wanted to tell you that your writing and witnessing has touched my heart. You have a beautiful family and your love and gratitude for them is more than evident. You and I certainly walk different paths in life (I live in a city, am Presbyterian, etc), and to be honest, I didn't expect to be so touched and inspired by your journey. You have not only touched my heart, but have also broadened my view and my faith. Thank you and God Bless!
In Christ, Kaylin
Tonya, I thank God that my wife loves God and Family like you do! I thank God for your Ministry and thank you for all you do! and i am Proud to be your husband. I LOVE YOU! DH.
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