The Button

I have to say I am beyond overwhelmed and amazed by the encouragement and prayers our family has received from our dear friends we know, blog friends and strangers! The words of encouragement have brought me to tears as a read them. Good tears! Tears of encouragement, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We may not always hear Gods voice audibly or even through his word, but I have certainly heard him through your messages.

It has been difficult having Howard away at this time, not having him here to lead us and make decisions. But I have to say when I get to talk to him in the evening he is certainly a rock and a man of great faith, even if he says it only a few words. He reminded me that we have been through harder things than this and God has always seen us through! And its true God created it all the heavens and the earth, all of us on earth! He can more than carry us through! He is our provider, comforter, healer and deliverer! When I remember that, it comforts me to know the kids and I are not alone right now :) On a lighter note Howard will be coming home the night before Addy is to be admitted! Thank you God! Also we have found an insurance provider to carry Nathan and Addison's medical needs! A huge relief for our family! The only reason we are in between carriers is because we have started a company in January.

The only part of me being so open and honest about this situation we are in, is that I don't want this to discourage those people that may be considering adoption and more importantly the waiting child program. I had someone ask that if I knew then (upon referral) what I know today about Addison would we have not accepted her referral......ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!! I have no doubt in my mind that she was meant to be in our family, she is our daughter and I love beyond what I could ever imagine! God started us down the adoption trail because we were moved by the thought of a child with brittle bone disease not getting the love and care they need.....and that was what we needed to keep taking each step towards the unknown. What God brought into our lives was the most precious, funny, joyful, loving and compassionate little girl with a minor need that turned into something greater. And I am so beyond grateful that God knows better than us!

Ok now that I have rambled! More about the button! My sweet friend Paige created a pray for Addison button for us! I have never met Paige in "real life" but through blogging I have gotten to know her and love her! your can check her blog here http://www.theriegelfamily.blogspot.com/ and see what she posted about the button. Thank you Paige! Hopefully we get to meet for real :) Anyways you can add the button to your blog if you like by grabbing the codes and adding a tool.

Also a family we travelled with, who is a Pastor of a church in Calgary is encouraging his congregation and others to pray for Addison this Sunday, as a national prayer for Addison day! So beyond humbled and amazed by such love from others! Thank you to everyone else that I can't even begin to mention, for you love and prayers.

Finally Miss Addison is doing well, we see no signs of sickness, and we will be seeing her Pediatrician again next week armed with many questions! Ideally Howard and I would like to speak to a specialist before going ahead with this treatment. We will see what happens! She is beginning to hate going to the doctors, and I can't blame her! Everytime we hop in the van she tells me "no needles! No doctors!" So I have to reassure her that no we are just going to the grocery store etc. She is so sweet :) We love her so much! Nathan, Josh and Riley are of course worried and wanting to pray for Addison's liver every night, I keep trying to reassure them that it will all be ok.

The lord is my Shepard, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and staff; They comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

~Psalm 23~