Thanks(for)Giving

Today is the day in which we say thanks and, hopefully, it isn't the only day in which we say thanks. We have so much to be thankful for and so many little moments of Thanksgiving that have brought us to where we are right now. Looking back at our journey since last Thanksgiving, I can't help but think that God (like always) says it best...

"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28

We can count so many ways that God has evidenced this verse in our lives these past couple years. Before we even came to the realization that we'd been chosen to adopt and parent a child from afar, He was orchestrating so many facets of our lives in preparation for our (at the time unknown) adoption. He prepared our hearts, our finances, provided supportive family & friends, and so many other 'things'. The support of family and super excited friends is just unreal- there so many just waiting and praying for little Baby Roth that its simply overwhelming sometimes.

This Thanksgiving, we're celebrating with the Roths and we're having a great time. This afternoon, the soon to be Uncle Ryan prayed over our turkey feast. And, we prayed for you our little Baby Roth. We prayed that you're safe and warm and fed and loved today. Even though you're literally 1/2 a world away, you're in our hearts already and you're part of 'us'. And, we prayed that soon we'll meet and know all about you!

We're so grateful that we've been chosen to take this journey with God. But, even more so- we're so grateful that we get to journey through life with God. Although I'm super incredibly grateful for incredible family, wonderful friends, a warm house and a crackling fireplace across the room at the moment- I'm most thankful for my Saviour, my Lord. I'd just like to say 'Thanks-for-Giving" me life in Him and a place in His family. Wow- seriously, we have to concept of the blessedness that God showers down on us!

Last but most definitely not least- thanks to all of you who are praying for us and our Baby Roth. We praise the Lord for all of you!!! But- keep up the good work : ) I'm so thankful and so blessed- To God be the Glory!