One Thousand Gifts (Continued)

"May the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful"

(Psalm 68:3).

my list of thanks continues...
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-our dedicated case worker from our agency

-our understanding case worker

-our patient case worker as she had to put up with our many calls and e-mails!

-all the hard work (often behind the scenes and unnoticed) from all the workers at our agency


-the bathing suit made by my very talented, strong woman of faith, fun-loving hairdresser


-great visits from my nieces!




-my enthusiastic cowboys/cowgirl! Yee Haw!


-my princess wearing her crown made out of love by my gifted, giving sister
-AMAZING report cards from our 3 oldests. Could I be any prouder? Absolutely not.
-going out with my mom and sister and Deborah
-meeting/celebrating with fellow adoptive mommies
-fun sleep over with cousins
-Curtis eager to hold and feed Deborah
-eager son and daughter to do a presentation on our trip to Ethiopia to their class (again, so proud- well done, you guys).
-Jesse, wanting to do the talking during his presentation
-hearing Deborah laugh in the morning before I even opened her door!
-lots of poinsettia orders for Paul
-helpers at meal time
-Nicole, our cheese disperser
-diligent workers in the mornings getting snacks and lunches ready