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For the Sake of the Dream: Long overdue update
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For the Sake of the Dream. God's story of our family. Friday, October 18, 2013. I haven’t stopped by here for awhile to update Brooklyn’s blog. Mostly because she is just a normal second grader, enjoying normal second grade stuff. Brooklyn’s teacher designates one week of the year for each student to be the “Star Student” for the week. They bring in pictures, choose a special treat for Friday, are teacher’s helper all week, line leader… you get the idea. This was Brooklyn’s week. Not sure if she has.
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For the Sake of the Dream: July 2012
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For the Sake of the Dream. God's story of our family. Sunday, July 29, 2012. I Need a Toy Box. Sunday, July 15, 2012. Making family memories is a priority for us these days. When Dennis is feeling good, we try to do somethings as a family. Last weekend we went to Circus World Museum in Baraboo, WI. We had a good time. Brooke with the clowns. We also had a chance to go mini golfing. Saturday, July 7, 2012. First dance together - I sang while they danced. Pray for us as we continue to grow as a family and ...
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For the Sake of the Dream: Year End Reflections
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For the Sake of the Dream. God's story of our family. Monday, December 31, 2012. Dec 31, 2012. So, today ends another year. It is a year I will look back on with very mixed emotions. There are definitely two halves to this year with the dividing line being 5:30 pm on June 8. 2012 began with the anticipation of Brooke’s arrival. We had completed most of the paperwork and were hoping to get a travel approval before the Chinese government shut down for Chinese New Year but we missed it by just a few days.
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For the Sake of the Dream: August 2012
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For the Sake of the Dream. God's story of our family. Sunday, August 26, 2012. School starts tomorrow. Wow, where did the summer go. We had student and parent open house on Thursday. Brooke was apprehensive about going to school until then but now she is ready to go. Her backpack is packed, clothes are out and she is ready to go. Brooke helped Maddie celebrate her ninth birthday in August. It is hard to believe Maddie is nine already. Friday, August 10, 2012. Five Months a Family. Last weekend we thought...
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For the Sake of the Dream: I Loved Seven
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For the Sake of the Dream. God's story of our family. Tuesday, April 2, 2013. As of yesterday, we no longer have a seven year old in the family. I loved seven and will miss it a lot. Seven was a year of discovery and adventure for all of us. More so than for most seven year old girls as it was Brooke’s first year in our family. Some of her firsts were:. Brooke with her buddies - Abby, Maddie and Willow. First Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter. Being a very loved daughter. Growing her hair long. Such a s...
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For the Sake of the Dream: January 2013
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For the Sake of the Dream. God's story of our family. Monday, January 14, 2013. I Can’t be Super Mom. But, I am going to be super at being my daughter’s Mommy. I’m going to give her my full attention when she is telling me about the Bible story she learned at school today or about her struggles with her friends. I’m going to take time to snuggle and to watch Cinderella with her for the 100. I’m going to show up at school and have lunch with her just because I miss her. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I800a -...
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For the Sake of the Dream: October 2012
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For the Sake of the Dream. God's story of our family. Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Firemen and Free Pizza. I have been fighting a cold and was totally spent by the time I got home tonight so we decided to use a coupon we had and order a Dominos pizza. About the time the pizza was to arrive a fire truck pulled up in front of our house. Dennis was telling me, "Hey, there's a fire truck in our neighborhood. They're stopping at our house! We had a free pizza tonight! Brooke checking out the fire truck. LOI (...
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For the Sake of the Dream: September 2012
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For the Sake of the Dream. God's story of our family. Saturday, September 29, 2012. It is so worth the wait! We have been a family of three for just over six months. The wait to bring Brooke home seemed like it would never end as we waited on two governments to process through stacks of paper but I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Just recently I have heard Brooke say with enthusiasm as I held her - "I have a Mommy! Or when Dennis was holding her "I have a Daddy! Even a small donation means a lot. Throw an ...
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For the Sake of the Dream: Good-bye 8 - Hello 9
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For the Sake of the Dream. God's story of our family. Monday, March 31, 2014. Good-bye 8 - Hello 9. Tomorrow we say good-bye to an eight year old and hello to a 9 year old. This will be the third birthday we have celebrated together. The first one was only weeks after we became a family. Last year was everything a kids birthday should be complete with friends and lots of excitement. Tomorrow will be a family celebration and on the weekend a celebration with aunts, uncles and grandmas. Got a US passport.
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For the Sake of the Dream: February 2013
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For the Sake of the Dream. God's story of our family. Sunday, February 10, 2013. I was looking through some pictures in preparation for our one year post-placement report for China. We have to submit eight pictures with each report. I got browsing through some other pictures and it amazed me how much Brooke has changed. It is amazing to see the changes in each area of her life. God is so good. Picture we received when we were considering adopting Brooke. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). God is Up to Something.
