If you know me at all, you know that I try really hard to focus on the positive. I seek to search for the silver lining. I aim at dwelling on the good. The reality is, adoption is hard. It's a hard transition for a family. It's hard on the new kiddos. It's hard on the big siblings. And as hard as it is, I still find JOY in our day. It is too easy to get down or discouraged when you have a little bump in the journey. So to encourage our family to concentrate on all the good and joyful things, I am keeping a list.
Each day I jot down things that cause me to smile. Things that I want to remember. These are the blessings that I noticed yesterday. Everything from Tyson's tender heart to Tatum's made up words. These boys are precious. Absolutely precious. It is a JOY to have them as part of our family. Seeing my list made me smile yesterday and hopefully the boys are able to see what a JOY they bring to our family.
Love this!! Yes, we must hold on to the joy in the moments. His joy is our strength~ I love the idea of writing specific things down, to look back on in the moments when we have lost our joy. No that I ever do, but I know some people might! LOL!
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT idea!! I love seeing the little things that fill our lives...and how they bring such JOY! I think the thing is you have to take the time to notice and appreciate them...just like ya'll are doing! Precious!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I may have to "borrow" this idea in the months ahead :-)
ReplyDeleteGood for you...so true, it is all in our attitude and perspective! Praying for Spirit filled hearts and minds as you tackle each day.
ReplyDeletegreat, great post!
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog from someone else's blog--so happy for you! Hey, you might want to come check out a new Christian adoption website www.wearegraftedin.com -- there is a room on the forum dedicated to Ethiopian adoptions. Come and join in and get the discussion rolling in there. Hope it becomes a place of mutual encouragement and helpfulness!
Kelly