Can't wait to see you there!
Main Dish
1. Susan
2. Lori
Salad/Vegetable
1. Tracy
2.
Dessert
1. Melissa
2.
2.
1. Susan
2. Lori
Salad/Vegetable
1. Tracy
2.
Dessert
1. Melissa
2.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Meal Schedule for Tuesday March 31
Looks like we are short a couple of places. If anyone can jump in that would be great (specially on that dessert one)!
Can't wait to see you there!
Can't wait to see you there!
Friday, March 27, 2009
I'm Going to Elaborate . . .
I had a peripety.
First of all, let me say that it has been our prayer that we bring Avery home this year.
We have been waiting, officially according to China, since 12-11-06 to be matched with a baby girl from China. That is a long time, but we needed that length of time to have Carlie and to get to where we are now - so all is good, but enough of the waiting! Now that Carlie is over a year old we can officially accept a referral, if only China were on our schedule. So, according to the "predictions" made by websites that do that sort of thing with the China referral dates, if China started speeding up their process and referring even more children a month, then it could still be 2011 before we have our daughter, if that! So, Lyndal and I have been waiting to decide what to do - should we switch countries? should we stick it out and wait? should we switch agencies (we love Dillon)? should we go through the special needs program? We wanted God to guide us - open doors, close doors, make paths very clear . . .
Then the peripety came:
I read this blog post: http://gatheringpeeps.typepad.com/gathering_peeps/2009/02/page/2/ from a fellow Dillon mom who has adopted three children from China (has two biological children as well). It basically says that satan doesn't want families to be together, he hates us, he hates "the least of these." AND, China is not a predominately Christian country by any stretch - so you can imagine what hand satan has there! This is what lit a fire under my hiney to move this process along through any power WE (and, of course, God) could. Our agency did not have access to the main SN database, but were expecting approval for it anytime. So, we decided to fill out the SN checklist (a daunting and emotional task) so we could be ready when Dillon had access (IF they got approved). We said we'd give it two months and then we'd decide whether or not to switch agencies (we've since found out that we can't switch agencies, so that door was closed). The special needs checklist was almost completed and we get this email saying Dillon has been granted access to the special needs database, DOOR OPENED!
I turned in our checklist TODAY!
Now, how long do we have to wait before Dillon finds us a match? Not sure on that one, but it is a heck of a lot shorter than 2011. We are DEFINITELY closer to bringing Avery home THIS year!
We are now praying for God to guide the hands of the Dillon social workers who are finding these precious children parents!
First of all, let me say that it has been our prayer that we bring Avery home this year.
We have been waiting, officially according to China, since 12-11-06 to be matched with a baby girl from China. That is a long time, but we needed that length of time to have Carlie and to get to where we are now - so all is good, but enough of the waiting! Now that Carlie is over a year old we can officially accept a referral, if only China were on our schedule. So, according to the "predictions" made by websites that do that sort of thing with the China referral dates, if China started speeding up their process and referring even more children a month, then it could still be 2011 before we have our daughter, if that! So, Lyndal and I have been waiting to decide what to do - should we switch countries? should we stick it out and wait? should we switch agencies (we love Dillon)? should we go through the special needs program? We wanted God to guide us - open doors, close doors, make paths very clear . . .
Then the peripety came:
I read this blog post: http://gatheringpeeps.typepad.com/gathering_peeps/2009/02/page/2/ from a fellow Dillon mom who has adopted three children from China (has two biological children as well). It basically says that satan doesn't want families to be together, he hates us, he hates "the least of these." AND, China is not a predominately Christian country by any stretch - so you can imagine what hand satan has there! This is what lit a fire under my hiney to move this process along through any power WE (and, of course, God) could. Our agency did not have access to the main SN database, but were expecting approval for it anytime. So, we decided to fill out the SN checklist (a daunting and emotional task) so we could be ready when Dillon had access (IF they got approved). We said we'd give it two months and then we'd decide whether or not to switch agencies (we've since found out that we can't switch agencies, so that door was closed). The special needs checklist was almost completed and we get this email saying Dillon has been granted access to the special needs database, DOOR OPENED!
I turned in our checklist TODAY!
Now, how long do we have to wait before Dillon finds us a match? Not sure on that one, but it is a heck of a lot shorter than 2011. We are DEFINITELY closer to bringing Avery home THIS year!
We are now praying for God to guide the hands of the Dillon social workers who are finding these precious children parents!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
What is Going On?
Hey girls!
Boy! Do I need something to study! How about you guys? Well, we are in luck because our next study "The Patriarchs" by our beautiful Beth starts NEXT Tuesday (the one after Spring Break) at 6:30 at Janet P.'s house. FEEL FREE TO INVITE A FRIEND OR TWO OR THREE! I haven't spoken to our fearless leader, but the books are usually $15 - $20, so be prepared for that when you come next Tuesday. Food will be on us (I'll do desserts - but I can't make cake balls, sorry:()! So, are you excited yet? I sure am! I need something to sink my teeth into!
Here's the DL (Down Low, for those not in the know):
Who - You and as many friends as you can round up
When - Tuesday March 24 at 6:30 pm
What to Bring - $15 to $20 to cover the cost of the book, your Bible, a smile, a limerick
Food - Provided by Janet and Lori
Where - Janet P.'s house (if you can't remember how to get there, email someone:)
Why - To DIVE into the Word of God, to fellowship with wonderful chicas, to GLORIFY HIM
See you there!
Love you!
Lori
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Coming Soon to a Home Theater For US!
Just a reminder that we will be watching "Esther" Friday March 6. AND if you want to stay after Esther we will be watching "Napoleon Dynamite." OK, that last part is a lie, we are not watching ND! But, hey, come dressed really comfy - your favorite loungewear, slippers, pajamas, sweats, etc. We are just gonna have a little bit of a "bunkin party" as my Arkansas roommate called sleepovers.
Hey JANET! What are we doing for food? Is it pizza? Do you want us to bring desserts or salads or anything? Please tell me none of you gave up chocolate for Lent!
Bless YOU!
Lori
P.S. I saw Amy R. and she looks fabulous! We are talking FAB-U-LUSSS! (Not that she wasn't a hot momma before!)
Hey JANET! What are we doing for food? Is it pizza? Do you want us to bring desserts or salads or anything? Please tell me none of you gave up chocolate for Lent!
Bless YOU!
Lori
P.S. I saw Amy R. and she looks fabulous! We are talking FAB-U-LUSSS! (Not that she wasn't a hot momma before!)
MORE Recipes!
Italian meatloaf
1. 1pound ground beef
2. 1pound Italian sausage
3. 1cup Italian style bread crumbs
4. 1cup parmigiano reggiano cheese
5. 3 fresh roma tomatoes chopped
6. half yellow onion chopped
7. 2 cloves crushed garlic
8. 2 tsp. basil
9. 1 tsp. oregano
10. 1.tsp. salt
11. 1 tsp. pepper]
12. 3 eggs
*mix all ingredients in a large bowl and put into cake pan
cook at 350 for about 55 minutes or it depends on the oven
use a meat thermometer to check thats how I do it because
it is easy to dry this out. Your temp is safe at 165 degrees
Top with your favorite marinara sauce!
Papas con chile
1. five good size new potatoes(skin on)
2. one bell pepper
3. half an onion
4. two Tbsp. cilantro (fresh)
5. two tsp. chili powder
6. two tsp. cumin
7. half a cup of milk
8. four slices of American cheese
*combine all ingredients into microwave safe casserole
cook for fifteen to twenty minutes
your microwave may differ with the temp so stir every
six minutes. Mash with a hand masher so still chunky.
Potatoes should be soft. Salt and pepper to taste.
1. 1pound ground beef
2. 1pound Italian sausage
3. 1cup Italian style bread crumbs
4. 1cup parmigiano reggiano cheese
5. 3 fresh roma tomatoes chopped
6. half yellow onion chopped
7. 2 cloves crushed garlic
8. 2 tsp. basil
9. 1 tsp. oregano
10. 1.tsp. salt
11. 1 tsp. pepper]
12. 3 eggs
*mix all ingredients in a large bowl and put into cake pan
cook at 350 for about 55 minutes or it depends on the oven
use a meat thermometer to check thats how I do it because
it is easy to dry this out. Your temp is safe at 165 degrees
Top with your favorite marinara sauce!
Papas con chile
1. five good size new potatoes(skin on)
2. one bell pepper
3. half an onion
4. two Tbsp. cilantro (fresh)
5. two tsp. chili powder
6. two tsp. cumin
7. half a cup of milk
8. four slices of American cheese
*combine all ingredients into microwave safe casserole
cook for fifteen to twenty minutes
your microwave may differ with the temp so stir every
six minutes. Mash with a hand masher so still chunky.
Potatoes should be soft. Salt and pepper to taste.
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