And another week...

So we were hoping to finish the Home Study by the end of January. We got an email yesterday that stated since we switched the country from where we want to adopt, that we need more background checks. Please know that I am adding humor as yesterday I was just frustrated. I know that He has a plan and that in His timing we will move somewhere in this process. Now for the humor, both my husband and I had thorough background checks when adopting our son. Also we are educators so again- the checks have happened. So now tonight after waiting a week to post as we had hoped to have something to share, I decided to bring some humor to the post. When asked, which of our children was the toughest in having (please note the word, "having") we can honestly say that our son is and hopefully was the toughest. He was worth every paper, redo and trial of patience! Instead of focusing on the negative, humor brings smiles to my face and helps me reflect. We are blessed with wonderful people in our lives. We spent the weekend with my parents and great friends for basketball on Saturday and the Super Bowl on Sunday. We have begun our week with preparation for Valentines Day and while we are waiting, we are smiling at the many amazing gifts we've been given and the humor that comes our way. So this week we focus on Psalm 27:14 "Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!" And we are going to do this with smiles. Hope that you have a week full of smiles.