We have officially been on the waitlist for our next little guy for 3 months now. So yesterday I snagged up a 15th paper and set to work. I went with a 8×10 canvas with 1 Corinthians 13:13 “…now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” I also was really drawn to the single word home. This is where I want our son and I know God’s timing is perfect, so we wait and pray for the day when he is home.
I have to be honest, I am actually a pretty good waiter. I don’t call our agency, like ever. I know when it’s time they will call. And believe it or not, I have no idea what number we are. Part of me doesn’t want to know–I can be very OCD and I think that number might take over in mind, so I just let it go. So it’s not the waiting that is getting to me, it’s that I think about my son everyday and tons, but I don’t have a big belly to remind family and friends that I am expecting a child. People tend to not ask about him or pray about him at family gatherings or ask how we are doing. I am trying not to be sensitive about this because I know there is no physical reminder for them to see, but it’s just not easy having a child that is not home…it’s not easy having a child half way around the world.
A friend of mine just casually asked the other day if we had heard any news and I just about leaped out of my skin with joy. I later sent her a message thanking her for remembering our boy and asking about him. It really made my day to know that she was thinking about him…because I was too. He is always on my mind and we talk about him in our home everyday. Harper knows she has another brother in Ethiopia and she knows we are waiting for God’s timing right now. The boys pray sweet prayers for their brother. So we wait and celebrate each month with a special art giveaway. I can’t wait to show him one day, how we celebrated each month getting a little closer to meeting him.
There are several ways to enter to win:
-Leave a comment about something or someone who has encouraged you lately
-Blog about the giveaway
-Facebook about the giveaway
–Tweet about the giveaway
–Become a fan on Facebook HERE
Please leave a separate comment for each entry.
Giveaway will end this Friday, February 18th at midnight. I will announce the winner on Saturday. Happy Wednesday!
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I’ve been encouraged lately by reading through Philippians with my girls!
My church has been so encouraging lately. Someone overheard me rambling about needing more dishes to host our bi-monthly dinners. We left church one Sunday to find a box a new dishes sitting on our seat in the truck. We’re really growing in love lately and it’s awesome!
Posted on facebook! I really love this one!!!
We adopted our first child, and I know exactly what you mean about the anticipation not being the same among your friends and family when you are adopting as when you are physically pregnant. I was encouraged reading how you process it and how you are not resentful of that. Just aware is all. It’s a gracious attitude you are taking.
I love this 3 Months Waiting piece. Crossing my fingers I can bring it home! 🙂
I came across your page through a dear friend and I’m just so blown away. I love pretty much everything on your page. Oh my goodness! But this one touched me especially for so many reasons. I’m from TN, too, so right away I loved the shout out with the paper. 🙂 But even moreso, after 2 years of dealing with infertility, this just reminded that even in the hurt and the waiting and the wanting in our lives, there is a plan and a purpose and always an opportunity to glorify the Lord. How awesome to have that in your home as a daily reminder. Keep up the amazing work! (and pick me!)
It’s been blogged at http://www.live-with-laughter.blogspot.com Thanks for the chance to win!
I Facebooked this, too. 🙂
Put link up on facebook!
already a fb fan of yours!
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Love it! you are so wonderfully talented. We are in the midst of our third adoption from ET. Someday (when we have the money) I am going to place a big custom order with you! 🙂
I have been studying Isaiah and though a lot of it seems heavy, I am so encouraged by the prophecies that have already been fulfilled. I have learned so much about God’s sovereignty! Looking at the prophecies yet to come is scary, but amazing.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Amy
I am an FB fan:)
I was recently encouraged by some very Godly women on my mission trip to Haiti, Love them!
I am a fan on facebook. 🙂
Twittered about the giveaway!
Facebooked it too!
I also just shared this on my facebook page.
put on twitter!
I lead worship at a teen retreat last weekend. At the end of the retreat a student came up to me and thanked me for leading. (that wasn’t the encouraging part). He went on to specifically tell me how I helped draw him into worship in different ways….of reminding him what we were doing and why were here etc. It was way more than playing guitar and singing. It was drawing people in.
We have been waiting one month officially for a 2-3 year old boy…I can so relate!!
what if we already follow you on facebook and twitter?
LInked you through facebook.
Just tweeted.
I am always encouraged by my husband. He is always there saying just the right things when he knows I need it most.
I follow you on facebook
I reposted the link on facebook.
Lately I have been overwhelmed with the stress of college and planning my may wedding. It’s like when I’m in class, all I can think about is all that needs to be done wedding wise, and when it comes to wedding planning my mind races to all the schoolwork I have. I feel as if there are not enough hours in the day.
There are 3 people that keep me sane and remind me of what’s important. God blesses me daily, feeding me scriptures such as this one, that help me through my day. He is the best god and my best friend. Next I have my fiancé Jordan. The love of my life. We complete each other and always seem to know just what the other needs to hear. This scripture is one that is sort of a motto for our relationship of you will. (check out the bottom of our wedding website. http://Www.wix.com/jordancarlylefevre/wedding) he is amazing and always reminds me that when everything else is falling apart I have a God that wraps his arms around me and that we have our love and both of these things are far greater than anything else we could even begin to fathom. Last but certainly not least, there is my sweet mother. He has and always will be my best frien and confidant. I love her so much and will miss her immensely when I get married. She is constantly encouraging me in life and to to well for myself by bettering myself. She made me a valentines card a year or two ago that I find myself stumbling upon all the time. She made it herself. it simply says how she was a middle child like I am so se knows the feelings I have. She has been there. Then she said she loves me. She then put 1 Corinthians 13 on the card and finished with a statement: I wish you happiness, hope, and love. I alway seem to find the card at the most convenient times where I need to hear her sweet words the most.
I know I sort of got long winded but I believe I could continue on forever. Your blog is so inspiring and uplifting whether you are aware of it or not. Thank you for sharing.
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My friends have been very supportive lately. When someone does ask if we’ve heard anything, I’m like you, it’s great to share that no nothing is going on, but this is how I’m feeling about it!
love you laura. love your heart. love your passion. and love that you love Jesus most of all!
I am encouraged by your honesty! Although our situation is slighty different I am familiar with the feelings, I feel like I am walking a tightrope at times. I have even been told by loved ones recently that I talk about adoption too much and maybe we should keep it between ourselves. It is hard not being sensitive. But like your beautiful piece of art reminds let us hold onto faith, hope and love….especially LOVE!
I’ve been encouraged by Gods word lately. Just reminded of HIS love for me. It still amazes me! Love this piece you made and would love to have it in my home! 🙂
Looove this! I love all your work, but I really love the ‘home’ piece of this one. I have two adopted sons…one from Guatemala and one from Ethiopia. I totally get it. It’s on your mind all the time. It’s a blessing and a weight. The anxiety is in the room with you almost all the time and in those brief moments when you forget to think about it, you feel guilty for forgetting. I don’t think that most people understand how truly difficult the process is.
In the end, it’s the most wonderful thing you could ever do and all of this will be totally worth it.
I’ve been very encouraged by some sweet, godly friends who have reminded me to perservere and be always grateful.
Love the piece Laura!!
I tweeted!
Sweet Laura, I’m praying for you.. please know that! We were so encouraged lately in the waiting by a new couple in our small group that remembers every Sunday when we see them to ask if we’ve heard any news… so amazing that the Lord brings that to their minds!
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I facebooked!
Following you via facebook
I follow you on twitter.
I shared on FB.
I am a fan on facebook!
And I am constantly encouraged by you… Love reading your blog and hearing updates about your adoption! You are such an inspiration! :o)
I also retweeted about this giveaway.
Facebooked it!
Just blogged about it!
My fostering/adopting/homeschooling/photog friend Maury Draper has been a huge encouragement to me while on my own adoption journey!
I’ve been encouraged by blogger “friends”. I am considering adoption however would definitely be older parents. I’m 51 and my husband is 59. He and practically everyone else we know feel we are too old. I’m feel I’m being lead daily that it’s the right thing to do. The encouragement I do get are from bloggers.
I’m also a fan on facebook.
Just this morning i had a co worker ask about the son we’re waiting on! Totally made my morning! We’re pretty close to you ~ been waiting 3.5 months now.
fb fan already!
I follow you on facebook!
became a fan on facebook, very cool stuff
already a fan on FB – I drool over your pieces weekly! 🙂
and shared the contest on facebook as well
FB’d about it!
Facebooked it.
Twittered it.
Following on Twitter.
Already a FB fan, of course!
I’m a FB fan!
I follow you on twitter! 🙂
Your words descibe exactly what I have been feeling!! I just didn’t know how to say it! We are exploring the world of domestic adoption. I just feel that we have a child out there….somewhere! I feel like I miss someone I don’t even know. Like you, I know that God’s timing is perfect and if we are meant to adopt a child it will happen in His time….in His way! May God bless you guys and your new addition!!
I love your work! You are so talented! I’ve been encouaged lately by doing a daily devotion through FB actually!
I was encouraged this week by a mom who shared her testimony at MOPS. She was open and transparent and have lots of hope to the women in the room.
twitter follower already
tweeted!
Your work is awesome! I will be praying for you and your family for patience!!
Just love reading your blog…..you inspire me!!
i can’t wait for you to meet your son. the wait has been long for us, but we meet our two children in less than 3 weeks! one of these days, i’m going to win one of your giveaways because love everything you do.
I have been encouraged by the adoption retreat I attended last weekend!
I love the camera strap I ordered from you. The painting looks wonderful. I love that verse.
I find encouragement in clinging to the promises found in God’s word and for family and friends who stand by us!
Laura,
Your faith encourages my faith. I Love you more than words could ever tell.
I don’t want to sound so mushy but I have been encouraged lately by you and Josh and your deep passion for bring our church’s global perspective even more focused.
I am a FB fan. . .
I posted it on my blog also. Sorry, don’t know who to twitter. lol
I am encouraged by my co-workers (my friends!) who regularly ask about our adoption and tell me to hang in there because it will all be worth it in the end!
I’m already a follower on twitter!
I’m a new fan on Facebook!
I’m encouraged by you and your church caring for so many children that are dear to my heart.
I love the 3 month Art. You amaze me with all your kindness and how creative you are. I know you can’t wait for your new son to be home with his family and what a wonderful family he will have.
I just shared this on Facebook. It’s gorgeous!!! Hope I win it. 🙂
I have been so encouraged this week by two things. One I am 15 weeks pregnant with my first child and two, my husband is on board to adopt! I may be emailing you to pick your brain just FYI!
I would have to say that you and Josh are both extraordinary encouragers in all that you all are doing here and with the things that you are involved in with the Hope Chest. I am so amazed with your passion and it greatly encourages all of us to get involved somehow.
i’m a fan on facebook!
i’m following on twitter!
my best friend, who lives 12 hours away from me, has been a huge encouragement to me lately. she inspires me to follow my dreams because she’s following her’s at law school 🙂
I am encouraged by God! He has been very directly guiding me and revealing Himself to me lately. It is really strengthening my faith!
I like you on FB!
I shared the giveaway on FB!
I have been encouraged lately by Lysa Tirkeurst and her book “Made to Crave”. God has been convicting me to set aside the cravings of the flesh for craving Him instead and this book has encouraged me to jump in with both feet.
I also shared the giveaway on my FB Group- The Frugal Farm Girl. Does that count as a blog?
I shared this give away on FB!!
I’ve been encouraged by the blog (in)courage lately 🙂 Hope your boy comes home soon!
I recently received a baby gift that you made from Ellen! It was super cute, so I was happy to blog about your awesome giveaway!
Leah (aka Mrs. Confident)
Confident Until Completion
I tweeted about your giveaway at my twitter name: confidentblog
Leah
I have also facebooked about your giveaway!
Leah
I just became a fan on fb. Can you tell I really love your work? That baby present was adorable!! (My son Micah is proudly using the M burp cloth and can’t wait to wear his M onesie one day!)
Leah
I am also following you now on Twitter. You can find me under confidentblog if you wish to follow me as well.
Leah
As for encouragement, I’m doing a Bible study on Proverbs written by Jean Stockdale at Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis. It has been a wonderful encouragement to me as a new mom–especially in the words that we say to our kids. I highly recommend it to any mom out there!
Leah
Confident Until Completion
I blogged about your giveaway!
WOULD LOVE THIS!!!!!!!
I am encouraged by the Autistic child I take care of daily! And I posted before I read all rules…so this my other post was for being a fb fan 😉
I am following you on FB
I have this really wonderful friend who’s name is also Laura and she is always so encouraging to me. She is the one person who is just as excited as I am about our adoption and is so willing to help with whatever. I’ve been trying to think of a design for a shirt for our adoption and she sent me an email with lots of ideas. It was so sweet for her to take the time to think of different ideas. I am truly blessed to have her support and encouragement! By the way Laura, I love this piece! I know I love everything you make. 🙂 Just thought if another gift I need so I will be emailing you soon with my newest order.
I posted about it on FB just now!
I have been encouraged by my oldest son the last few days, hes such an inspiration. Happy 3 month “waitlist”
And I just posted about it on my blog! Hoping you get your referral soon!!
I am a fan on FB
I posted on FB 🙂
I have been encouraged lately by reading thru Ruth with my girls 🙂
Love this piece!! And am praying for your boy <3
posted on my blog http://www.wechoosetosee.blogspot.com
Praying for your wait!
Just tweeted it, and I put the trend topic #adoption at the end. That’s gotta count more, right? 😉
Aaand I posted it on Facebook….
My church community is what has been encouraging me lately… I feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many other stay-at-home mommies who are involved with my Bible study group. I LOVE this giveaway 🙂 What a beautiful piece!
I follow you on Facebook!
Blogged it!! http://jtriv.wordpress.com 🙂
I posted about it on Facebook!!
I have been so encouraged by our immediate/church family and a friend of ours in Florida. We, too are in the middle of an adoption (and were just recently matched w/our little girl!!!). These people have all constantly been asking what the current status for the adoption is and if we’ve heard anything new. This has been such a journey for us and these people have all helped lighten the load. I want you to know we have been thinking of you all in your adoption as well! It is very hard when you don’t have that “baby bump” but instead are “pregnant on paper” yet you really want people to know about how excited you are nonetheless. Just know you and your family are being thought of!!! I hope you get matched with your son soon!!!
I am encouraged by my pastor and his wife and their family. They have a heart for orphans and are currently in the process of adopting from Ethiopia. She made a CD to help raise money for the adoption. My baby girl (8 yr old) listens to it everynight. Thank you for your heart.
You encourage me!! I love how you love your family and life!
I “Like” on FB!
brynnelizabethpaige@gmail.com
I was encouraged hearing of a woman who wanted to serve God but was unsure of what to do. She was a hairdresser and made Nepal her mission field. She opened a beauty shop to train women who came out of the sex trading rings there how to cut hair to support themselves.
I was so inspired. I don’t mean to allude that hair stylist isnt a good career, but I would not have thought to use that skill in that way to serve Christ. I often feel talentless or that I have nothing to offer the mission field. I can’t fix teeth, I’m not a nurse etc. This woman’s story reminded me that if He calls me, He will equip me. Special talents I need not.
Praying for you and your sweet boy.
Love, Jaime W.
My friend Jess has been a big encouragement to me, for a number of reasons. She’s always supportive, understanding, and “pushy” (in a good way) no matter what I am facing.
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I shared the giveaway on FB too…
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Following you on Twitter (BabyCakesNMakes)
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Posted your link on my Facebook page!
Linked on FB.
My husband just encouraged me with a card telling me he loves me and appreciates all I do 🙂
Became a Fan on Facebook!
my friend, julie who just moved out of town encouraged me with a sweet facebook message reminding me she is praying for my family and telling me what the Lord is doing in her home! so very thankful for her!
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I have several friends currently waiting on a child also. What you described about the “lack of physical reminder” is exactly how a few of them feel. You have noted this perfectly and I will be sure to share your post.
My sisters are always my encouragement, my cheerleaders. Through thick and thin, they are there no matter what.
I’m a FB fan!
My pastor’s sermon on Sunday greatly encouraged me!
Hey Laura, I’m thankful for reading your blog today and the gentle reminder that those adopting are still “expecting” a child, just not in the physical way that we can see. I think of you often and others that are adopting so this is a cool reminder to me to remember to ask!
I was recently inspired by Esther Burroughs who spoke at a women’s event recently. I can’t even translate into words what exactly inspired me, I just felt the Holy Spirit move me in ways I haven’t felt lately.
Praying for you and all of those expectant families!
Lori Stottman
I’m already a FB fan! I love getting the updates.
Already a FB fan, too. 🙂
Laura I love this piece!!! I think I might have to purchase one of these because I’m sure I will not win – just not a winner by nature! I had an awesome friend remind me the other day that it is okay to react to situations and this too will pass! It was just what I needed that day 🙂 thank goodness for good friend. Praying that you will NOT have to do a four month give away! Can’t wait to see your beautiful little guy in pictures 🙂
I’m encouraged by my sweet friend Kathryn, who is also adopting a little boy from Ethiopia.
My husband is a great encourager!
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My family and friends are of great encouragement to me everyday
Romans 8 has been encouraging me in the wait.
I an a facebook fan!
I follow you on twitter!
Laura… be patient… for patience is a virtue and Good things come to those who wait…. Praying for you…
Lately I have been encouraged by my family and the awesome spring weather we have been experiencing in the midwest right now!
Fan on Facebook
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Tweeted about it! 🙂
Posted on my Facebook status!
And I linked my blog post about your giveaway to my FB!
I “like” you on Facebook. 🙂
I was encouraged by my friend, Tess, who has adopted from Ethiopia and randomly stopped by my work yesterday to give us an Ethiopian necklace, scarf, and four bracelets (one for each member of our family at home) to wear while we wait for our two babies in Ethiopia.
Posting the giveaway on FB…man, I hope I win this time. Thanks for doing these giveaways…they are so fun!!
I have been encouraged by the prayers of other adoptive moms who pray believing that God will rescue our children from oppression!
Just blogged about it!
Just posted the give-away on my FB wall.
Just posted on my FB wall.
Just followed you on Twitter
Just became a fan on FB.
I have been encouraged by the youth pastor at my church. I teach the 8th grade girls Sunday school class and he always lets me know that he is praying for me and for our class. Our youth and I am blessed with great youth pastors! Thanks a lot!
I am a facebook fan! Thanks again!
I have been encouraged by the new associate pastor at my church. He has a gift for preaching, and I am loving it!
I posted on facebook!
great picture
I’ve been recently encouraged by our close friends as we hit a big bump in our adoption process. I’m so blessed to be surrounded by prayerful, Godly women.
I’m on FB, too.
I liked your page on facebook. New people that I have recently met through blogland have been such an encouragement to me…just knowing there are others who are just as passionate to “cry out for the voiceless.”
Out of the blue I got a message from a girl that I used to be in a youth group with (over 10 years ago). I haven’t talked to her in a LONG time – maybe close to those 10 years. She told me that she has recently been going to a new church (not the denomination we grew up in) and she remembers specifically one time in youth where everyone was “bashing” this particular denomination. She said I was the only one who stood up and said to stop, and that we were all brothers and sisters and had an open mind that everyone else is not necessarily wrong. I do not remember this conversation at all, but it really encouraged me to know that she did remember it, and it helped her now – some 10-15 years later. Pretty cool.
Following my fellow adoption blogs and seeing others go through the same process has been the one thing that has gotten me thus far in our wait (20 1/2 months waiting)! Our first adoption took much less time, and so I have to continue to believe that God is now teaching us the patience this time around! I LOVE your work and hope one day to have some in our home! God bless you on your wait for your newest blessing!
Nikki
p.s. I know what you mean about it making your day when someone asks about your adoption! I feel the same way!
I’m already a friend on facebook!
You … you actually encouraged me with what you shared on your blog. I rejoice over the heart He has given you for your expectant son. I rejoice and am humbled by the simple ways you and your family are loving the “fatherless.”
Awwwww this post just touched my heart. I remember when my brother & sister-in-law where wait for my niece eight years ago. They adopted from China. I clearly remember the day they finally got their referral, picture, bio etc. It was the sweetest little face we had prayed for so long for. I pray for you and your son in Ethiopia.
Congratulations on making it three months. The waiting is a killer, so I’m feeling your pain (our daughter came home a year ago). I just became a fan on facebook and am LOVING your shirts, the pillows, your ideas with fabrics, your party favors (crazy cute). We made crayon discs for Valentine’s day too.
Thanks and Ethiopia or bust!
I was feeling very discouraged by something happening in my family that is separating people. One night I got so frustrated, that I began to cry. I cried off and on all that night, and all during the next day. When I finished, I realized that all of those tears had washed every bit of the discouragement away. Nothing like coming to the end of your rope to find renewed encouragement. =)
I already “like you” on facebook! LOVE your stuff!
I have shared on facebook
I feel very encouraged by the love and devotion of the parents of the Guatemala900 group. Most of these parents are caught up in political issues that have delayed their adoptions at.least.THREE. years! (with no end concretely in sight) The courage and persistance in these journeys gives me a reassurance of humanity’s determination to fight for those they love…having a child who could have easily been one of those still in Guatemala, I believe I am encouraged daily to count my blessings and love the gifts I was graced by God to love and hold in my arms!
a friend had surgery today. sent her texts and lifted her up in prayer.
I was encouraged last night by spending time with my small group girls, being real and honest with each other, and seeing a friend I had not seen in a long time. 🙂
I shared on facebook.
I’m a fan on facebook.
My children are encouraging these days. I’ve been watching them play together and just be content. Those times are wonderful….especially when the world sees five children and thinks i’ve lost my mind!
I am a fan on facebook. 🙂
I now follow you on Twitter.
So I have several people that have encouraged me and I am so grateful for it, because my family hasn’t been as encouraging—-Jennifer Chase (who led me to your site & has commented above) has encouraged me in our early steps of adoption. Also my best friends near me have joined me in planning some fundraisers for our Ethiopian daughter—yeah it is so much better doing this “with” people. I appreciated your insights….even before reading this today I realized we are in a long “expectancy” (rather than pregnancy)….
Laura, this looks wonderful! Three months already, I;m sure to you all it seems to be dragging by!
I have been very encouraged lately by my middle schoolers who tell me each time I visit” we’re counting down the days until you come back!” I’m currently on maternity leave and the thought of leaving both my boys, especially my 3 month old, in daycare breaks my heart. At the same time it is special knowing my students, my other kids, are ready and excited for my return!
–I already like you on facebook! and posted about the contest! :)–
I “liked” your on facebook!
I facebooked about your art and linked your page on my profile page.
I am always encouraged after a good phone chat with my BFF Heather!
I am a fan on FB:)
Thank you for reminding me to take each day as special and thank God for them.
I’m a fan on facebook.
Dana
I’ve been encouraged by Ryan to see his acts of service as love and not just “doing chores.”
I follow on Facebook and i LOVE this!
I blogged about your giveaway and additional thoughts on “expecting”. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your art.
I shared on facebook!
I am a fan on facebook.
I follow on twitter!
I bogged about this awesome give away!
FB fan
Beautiful piece! I’ve been encouraged lately by the promise of spring!
I’ve been encouraged by some great blogs lately. I’ve also been encouraged by friends.
I am inspired by your art. We adopted a SN boy from Thailans in March 20`0. It has been a challenge but is getting better.
I’ve been so encouraged by the Word of God and my sweet husband lately as we’ve traveled through some rough waters. Both have been helping me praise God for who He is, no matter the circumstances!
FB fan!
Follow on twitter!
Tweeted about giveaway!
Shared on FB!
I am encouraged every day by remembering everything in my life that I am grateful for. Would love to win this piece, it is amazing!
I am sharing the giveaway on FB, too!
I’m an FB fan of Pitter Patter Art 🙂
We are month 2 of waiting for our referral and I have found it’s hard for people to understand. Not many people ask us questions either. We pray for our son daily and I just want to see who God has picked out for our family. I read somewhere that during the waiting, I have to remember that God is writing our son’s testimony and I should trust in that. How true that really is.
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Shared giveaway on FaceBook
I get daily encouragement from my kids, not in the form of words, but in their smiles, hugs, and laughter. Your story made me cry when I read it and that you are still waiting. I will be praying that your son is home soon with you where he belongs. And I love all of your work and this one is no different. It is beautiful. 🙂
tweeted it
I’m encouraged by your energy, your love for children and the pictures that you post of your children. Love them all.
as we are waiting on our referral from Taiwan, I think it is such a great idea for you to share this with your future son. It’s hard with a toddler to keep excited about waiting…for her baby brother also. What a great way to commemorate our promise to Wait Upon The LORD! Always LOVE reading your blog…it helps me remember that God’s timing IS perfect and our daughter is such a testimony to that! She is ABSOLUTELY perfect for our family and I KNOW that our next one will be too!
Thanks!!
OH! And I’m a fan on facebook too!
Your artwork is very encouraging! Need a priece in my home.
Just became a fan on facebook!
I was so encouraged by the mom’s group I attend. Yesterday we heard that by affirming the name of the Lord over your life, it allows us to remember he is always in control. Ie: “you are my Messiah, you are my Savior, you are my Beginning and End…” what a great way to start and finish each day!
My kids pediatrician today was sweet and so encouraging today…which was needed considering we have the flu at our house. Boooooo.
We are waiting to hear about our Embassy Date so we can go pick up our daughter.
I was encouraged by someone recently letting me know that I had a big impact in their life many years ago. It is humbling and touching to find that out years later.
Also fan on Facebook. 🙂
I was so encouraged this week by my parents coming to visit and taking care of my little boy and me while we were both recovering from being sick. It was such a blessing to us and my sweet husband could be relieved of being “nurse” for awhile. 🙂
My husband has been a wonderful encourager to me. I am truly blessed to have him as my husband!
posted on facebook 🙂
now a fan on facebook
You are a very talented woman! My personal favorite book is 1 Corinthians!
I have been encouraged by my mom.
Laura…LOVE your work, LOVE your focus, LOVE your blog and attitude!
Beautiful! I don’t think I would be as patient as you!
Something that has encouraged me — being used by God even when I am home with 4 children to encourage someone else.
This is beautiful. My dh and I recently lost a baby during my pregnancy and he has been such a great partner and has been my encouragement to stay strong and carry on.
I am an fb fan!
I fb’ed the give a way here http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=635613549
I follow on Twitter
I love that piece of art. That is one of my favorite verses. Praying for you and your growing family.
I retweeted the give a way post xPrettyPixelsx
Love this & would love to win!
Was encouraged this morning when our homeschool lesson focused on Moses & how he felt unprepared but had all he needed-God. 🙂
I have been encouraged lately by God’s beauty. the snow melting. the smell of spring in the air. its so georgous
Blogged about it.
Tweeted about it.
FB’d about it.
I have been working really hard at exercising and it has not been easy. The girls at my new gym have been so supportive. It the first gym I have been to that is not at all competitive and full of encouragement. I could not make it every day with out them!
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I have been really down because I have grand-mal seizures and the doctors can’t seem to figure out why. My husband has been so positive and encouraging about it I’m not as worried as I was. It’s great to have someone that awesome backing me up!
I have been inspired by two of my friends who have recently BEAT breast cancer (one was in early stage but the other was a very rare, aggressive cancer and she just returned from MD Anderson with fabulous news) – they inspired me because they both relied on their faith and fought back with confidence that God would guide their battle.
Hubs and I have been watching LOST for the first time ever. I’m talking 3 seasons in less than a month. We’re sort of consumed with it. So while I really want to be serious and tell you some great verse (and there are many) that has encouraged me…I’m going to be random and have to tell you that I’m encouraged by watching those crazy people on LOST and knowing as insane as this world can be, at least it isn’t THAT insane. 🙂
Wow! Great blog. I am encouraged by THIS, your blog post. Telling the facts about adoption. Nice to know other people feel the same way. Lots of encouragement from friends around me the last couple of days. I wanna win this cute piece 🙂
I’m already a fan on FB. 🙂
I just followed you on Twitter. 🙂
encouraged by God’s Word in 2 Corinthians today….focusing on what the Lord is doing on the unseen and not the seen in my life!!!
I just tweeted about the giveaway. 🙂
I just FB’d about the giveaway. 🙂
I blogged about the giveaway! 🙂
I pray for our little one every day. Right now, I’m praying that this whole process will hurry up. See, I had counted on having this little one here for Easter. I also pray that GOD has placed someone in his life to meet his needs until he is placed in your arms. I know that there are lots of things that little ones need and I’m asking GOD to provide all those things through someone there, someone who will take the time to cuddle and sing, like you will to our little guy when he comes home. HOME what a work. When I think of HOME, I think, not of a place but of safety, love, security, joy, laughter, family, and most importantly GOD. I know GOD’s timing is perfect and we just need to be faithful and wait on HIM. Love you both, Mom
I have been encouraged by children lately!! I’m loving working with inner city ministries and hope to stay committed to it. Love you Laura!!
Oh and I facebooked about this give away!!
I’ve been encouraged lately by several blogs that I read. One post in particular was on Mommy Guilt, which I have been having a lot!
@bishopstaci is now following you on Twitter!
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/BishopStaci/status/38385752266121216
I love this piece! I have been encouraged lately by my Mom who is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. She has a lot to be discouraged about, but she faces each day with a great attitude and ends up helping others. When we adopted in September, I had no idea that my Mom would be diagnosed the next month. God taught me again to rely on Him and trust in Him. My Mom is truly an inspiration! Congrats on three months!!!
I have been encouraged by a Bible study, specifically Mt. 7:13-14.
Love and charity rock!
I am a fb fan!!
Posted this giveaway link on facebook!! 🙂
I’m a FB fan! And I LOVE this art piece by the way!
A friend encouraged me in a MAJOR way this past Christmas with a simple ornament that reads “JOY”. I LOVE it and I’m keeping it up year-round…where I see it every day!
Another FB friend liked your page and one night I decided to check it out. Looking back I feel God led me to your page. You are such a wonderful Christian example and I feel like I have known you for years even though we have never met. I’m saying all this to let you know you encourage me on so many levels every time I read your posts. Thank you for opening your life and testimony to perfect strangers. You and your family are a true blessing!
Laura this piece is beautiful! Your blog is such a blessing of your obedience in your wait! Praying #4 will be home soon’
I have been encouraged by my sweet friends who are just starting the adoption process.
Facebooked about the giveaway.
Became a fan on facebook.
encouraged by my four beautiful children who stand in awe and amazement of all around them the Lord has made and done!! 🙂
I am a fan on facebook! Love your work.
Becca
This post was encouraging to me as we too have been on the waitlist for about three months….waiting for our little girl!
Shared on FB as well.
Following on Twitter now too.
You encourage me!!!
Love it! We have a beautiful little girl we adopted through foster care! What a blessing adoption is! Love your work
I’m a fan on fb…..this is so very beautiful, btw…..
So encouraged by your love and excitment for the orphan
On FB too
Beautiful canvas!
A photographer who I admire emailed me and said my photos were beautiful – definitely an encouraging moment.
I’m a FB fan.
Love this piece.It’s beautiful. Been loving your pics of your sweet family too. Your boys are just too cute together.
I have been encouraged lately by my devotional book, Jesus Calling
i am sooo encouraged by your artwork. it just makes me smile everytime i see it. you are so gifted and talented!
i’m encouraged by the movement in rwanda with referral the last two days! and i was so inspired by your work that i took up quilting. just started today!!! so far, so good. : )
i became a fan on fb : )
i tweeted about your giveaway!
i blogged about your giveaway!
i fb’d about your giveaway!
i follow you on twitter.