He is free indeed

With hope-tinged sadness, I write these words. My dad, who battled a rare brain tumor for four years, passed from this life to the next in the early hours of Friday, September 26. He was 65. 

Even though we expected him to go home to the Lord in the next few months, it was still a shock that he was called away so soon. We are grieving, but not as those who have no hope. Through the grace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ, this is not the end.

It was my privilege to be with him and hold his hand as he passed, and today, he is free indeed.

Please continue to pray for our family in the coming days as we adjust to our new reality, especially my mother and my three boys, who loved their Pa dearly.

Our House Transformed!

I tried to find a picture of our "old" house, but will have to post one later. This is a little of what has been done so far. The most shocking to us was the gutting of the inside, but it's really exciting to see our dream take shape.

The best part is coming to the house and seeing things done that WE didn't have to fret over and figure out how to do!

Finally Friday

Hard to believe it's been more than a week since I posted. We've been busy with regular life stuff, and time just slips away. No wonder it's September already! Soccer starts this weekend, and Jacob and Luke are ready for another season. Jacob is hoping to make the middle school team in the spring, so this will be especially good for him. 

I'm still trying to find the cable for the camera so I can post some pics. The house is coming along great. I love the framing part of construction because your vision really starts to take shape. They should be putting up the second floor next week.

No word on adoption stuff lately. The wait is so hard. Just knowing your child is going to sleep and waking up in a place where you know she doesn't belong . . . well, it's just hard. We love her so much already, and she doesn't know there's another life waiting for her. Sigh. We are praying that the call comes soon and that we will finally see her face.

For now, I'm just glad it's finally Friday. :)