Traditions

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Helping Mom Move

A couple weekends ago we went to Quincy to help Mom Hoerr move her businesses into one location.  We are thrilled for her that now she doesn't have to buzz back and forth between the two locations.  We were glad to help and even enjoyed some relaxing time with mom and dad.

This was Judson's first trip in his new front-facing car seat.  He now kicks his legs with excitement and squeals with delight when we put him in his car seat instead of arching his back and throwing a fit like he did when we put him in his infant car seat

Nana had been so busy with the construction on her store that it had been awhile since we had seen her.  Judson warmed up to her fast though!  He loves his Nana!  :)

The new addition to the store.  Yes, this is only half the building.

One evening we spent a few hours mopping the new floors.  Judson mopped and mopped and mopped.


After awhile Judson needed a break from the mopping.

Papa was in Quincy and helped out with the moving, so Judson got to spend some time with him as well.

Nana's grandkids know her house as the home with the giant slinky.  :)

Buddies

My mom amazes me at her drive and motivation when she put her mind to it!

Judson helped where he could.  :)

Great Grandma Hoerr watched Judson at the store one evening so Kait could focus on helping.

CLOTHES, CLOTHES, CLOTHES!!!


There was no fun had during all the work.  ;)



Adam and Aaron showed up to help.  We were all thankful for the added muscle!

Matt got the store computers up and running.


All done!  Time to enjoy a relaxing dinner.

Tough stuff.......

There's a smile!

Love you mom and so happy for you to have the crazy construction and move behind you!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Encouragement in the Wait

Our Lifeline social worker sent us this quote by Paul Tripp as an encouragement in this time of WAITING in our adoption process.  The truth is that we have no idea when we will be matched with our baby.  The call could come tomorrow or in a year or longer.  In one instance we have to be ready to go tomorrow; yet in another instance, be prepared to wait and wait and wait.  The trumping truth: God knows how long we will wait.  In fact, He has planned how long we will wait in this adoption process.  During this wait He desires to mold and shape us in ways that will sharpen and prepare us for what comes at the end of our waiting.   

"Waiting on God isn't about the suspension of meaning and purpose. It's part of the meaning and purpose that God has brought into my life. Waiting on God isn't to be viewed as an obstruction in the way of the plan. Waiting is an essential part of the plan. For the child of God, waiting isn't simply about what I'll receive at the end of my wait. No, waiting is much more purposeful, efficient, and practical than that. Waiting is fundamentally about what I'll become as I wait. God is using the wait to do in and through me exactly what he's promised. Through the wait he's changing me. By means of the wait he's altering the fabric of my thoughts and desires. Through the wait he's causing me to see and experience new things about him and his kingdom. And all of this sharpens me, enabling me to be a more useful tool in his redemptive hands."
-Paul Tripp