OUR PLANS MULTIPLIED

In the beginning, JD adamantly only wanted two children. I thought that four would be perfect. Once we caught God's vision of putting orphans into families, our plan was multiplied by God. We are currently blessed with 12 children; five biological, six adopted and one more waiting in Ethiopia. Our first adoption was from the U.S., the next three were from Liberia, West Africa, and our last two were from Ethiopia. We are supporting our 12th child in Ethiopia after her adoption could not pass court.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Missing Teeth and Book Give-Away

I finally remembered to take a few pictures of Tori's missing top teeth; she lost them both in the same day. I happen to think that missing top teeth is the cutest look at this age! (Funny how that no longer applies when the person is like...40.)


Now that we have opened our little pool, my kids are swimming twice a day - once here and once at swim team. It's really taking a toll on my Liberian's skin. They are starting to turn white and that's not the best look on them. (maybe that's what happened to Michael Jackson...did he have a pool?)

Switching topics, I have never spent any energy trying to gather a blog following.  I'm not being critical of people that do, but I have just written for my family and friends and not worried about who or who isn't reading. I do want to say that I have some really sweet friends who have become friends or stayed friends through reading this blog. One of those friends, that I lived by several years ago, sent me a nice surprise in the mail - four copies of the book  There Is No Me Without You by Melissa Fay Green that I raved about on this blog. If you haven't read it, you should. It's a true story about a lady in Ethiopia that saved many orphans. Since I now personally own several copies of this book, I'd like to offer one to a person that comments on this post. Just leave any comment and I'll submit you for a drawing next Monday for a copy of this book. It's perfect summer reading!

If there's a flooding of comments, which has happened about twice ever, I may be generous enough to send out two copies of the book. Thank you sweet friend in Norfolk!

14 comments:

  1. Sounds interesting, just the kind of read I'd like. Hope you all are enjoying summer!

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  2. I'd love to have a copy of that book! And although I don't usually comment, I check your blog every day to see what you and your wonderful family are up to!

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  3. It does sound like a cool read. Thanks for offering. I do read regularly and enjoy your blog.

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  4. Hello, I too have a blog mainly for family and friends but I do have a few blogs I follow. Thanks for the offer on the book and if I don't get it then thanks for a good summer read recommendation!

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  5. I love your real-life blog. That book is on my Amazon wish list which is longer than a few pages. Your Michael Jackson comment cracked me up. LOL

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  6. I'd love to read this book! :) If I win it, I will make sure to pass it on over on my blog when I'm done.

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  7. MEEE! MEEE! MEEE!!!

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  8. I would love to read this book!

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  9. I love the family picture and description of your blog! So coool how God multiplied your plans for your family! Reminds me of my husband's frequent comment that he wanted 3, I wanted 1, and we compromised with 10! :)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! i came over to enter your giveaway . . . since I need another book in the house like I need another hole in my head! LOL!

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  10. Jenny, I used to read your blog all the time on xanga and then I lost touch. I've been thinking a lot about adoption and thought of you so I did all sorts of searches to find your blog again...TODAY!

    You totally don't have to enter me into your book giveaway (although, that's awesome) but I just wanted to say that I have bookmarked your blog this time so I'll be around! And I am amazed how much your children have grown -- SO beautiful! Happy to see things are going well. LOVE.

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  11. I'd love to read this book! I've been looking for some good summer reading!

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  12. I really enjoy your blog. I like that you are "real" and admit that although adoption is wonderful there are challenges too.

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  13. Oh, I would love to read this!! You are very thoughtful!!! I was wondering... Do you do Foreign language in your homeschooling??? Well, Have a great day!!

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  14. I'm a bit of a lurker when it comes to blog reading, but I do enjoy reading your blog. You have a beautiful family! I'd love to have a copy of "There is No Me Without You". Sounds like a great book. Here's hoping! :)

    ~ Jennifer

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