We are hanging out in the playroom of our hotel - enjoying these moments of
watching our girls bond through playing and laughter. It is music to my ears!
The walls of Esther's sweet heart toward her new Mother are getting shorter
all the time - though she still prefers Noel to do most things for her. We keep referring to him as Mr. Mom and I just have to laugh and enjoy the free time I have had here...today I worked out while lily went swimming and Esther napped with her daddy next to her :) Noel keeps comparing Esther to me - thinks she is just like me...haha. She has a strong opinion about most things, really enjoys sleeping and eating, doesn't like to be told what to do, loves to have her toe nails painted and locks her knees out when standing - oh and her "cankles" are pretty impressive. Ok - I have to agree most of those similarities are true:)
Today, God has been reminding me of all the ways I am like Esther in the spiritual
sense. In this new parenting experience, He is revealing His love and patience with me - His child. I am reminded of the time in my life when I rejected Him - He was everything I needed, would fill the exact void I had in my heart, would love me unconditionally - yet I didn't accept His love, didn't trust that He really had what was best for me, didn't let my walls down to allow Him in. Esther will likely spend a few more days or even weeks saying NO to me - but I spent YEARS saying NO to God - my Heavenly Father. And what did He do? He was patient and His love did not end even when I did not return it. He pursued me with His everlasting love and never gave up on me -
[The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 1Peter 3:9]
Today - I am so thankful that God saved me and thank God for showing me
the truth of how much He loves all of us. Hope you are feeling that LOVE
today!
Will write more soon - HI to Louis and Silas - miss you, love you. XOXOXO
To Ya-ya's foster mother and grandmother,
I know you have been keeping up with this website to know how your precious Ya-ya is doing. She is such a delight. We are really getting to know all the fun and funny things about her! She is feeling very comfortable with us now - laughing and singing a lot, eating and sleeping great!
I know you must miss her very much - my heart hurts with yours. I hope it brings you comfort that though we do not share the same faith - I am praying continually
for you both and I will always thank God for you. Thank you for the way you have loved Esther JOY!
watching our girls bond through playing and laughter. It is music to my ears!
The walls of Esther's sweet heart toward her new Mother are getting shorter
all the time - though she still prefers Noel to do most things for her. We keep referring to him as Mr. Mom and I just have to laugh and enjoy the free time I have had here...today I worked out while lily went swimming and Esther napped with her daddy next to her :) Noel keeps comparing Esther to me - thinks she is just like me...haha. She has a strong opinion about most things, really enjoys sleeping and eating, doesn't like to be told what to do, loves to have her toe nails painted and locks her knees out when standing - oh and her "cankles" are pretty impressive. Ok - I have to agree most of those similarities are true:)
Today, God has been reminding me of all the ways I am like Esther in the spiritual
sense. In this new parenting experience, He is revealing His love and patience with me - His child. I am reminded of the time in my life when I rejected Him - He was everything I needed, would fill the exact void I had in my heart, would love me unconditionally - yet I didn't accept His love, didn't trust that He really had what was best for me, didn't let my walls down to allow Him in. Esther will likely spend a few more days or even weeks saying NO to me - but I spent YEARS saying NO to God - my Heavenly Father. And what did He do? He was patient and His love did not end even when I did not return it. He pursued me with His everlasting love and never gave up on me -
[The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 1Peter 3:9]
Today - I am so thankful that God saved me and thank God for showing me
the truth of how much He loves all of us. Hope you are feeling that LOVE
today!
Will write more soon - HI to Louis and Silas - miss you, love you. XOXOXO
To Ya-ya's foster mother and grandmother,
I know you have been keeping up with this website to know how your precious Ya-ya is doing. She is such a delight. We are really getting to know all the fun and funny things about her! She is feeling very comfortable with us now - laughing and singing a lot, eating and sleeping great!
I know you must miss her very much - my heart hurts with yours. I hope it brings you comfort that though we do not share the same faith - I am praying continually
for you both and I will always thank God for you. Thank you for the way you have loved Esther JOY!
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