MEGA Christmas in July Auction

This is a MEGA auction that starts today.  It has something for everyone...and I mean everyone.  You all need to check it out and see for yourself.  This auction is to benefit more then just us...which makes this auction even better.

So, go shopping and have Christmas in July.

https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasInJulyAuction

She's crafty

I have always enjoyed making things with my hands.  If I have the space and the time to do it, chances are I can figure out how to and do it.  So, I tend to make a little of alot of things.

So, here is what I have....

Bows and other head accessories...

 Dolls.....

And owls....

And...even though I did not make them....donated gently used clothing

And some brand new ABeka books...

So, if you are interested in any these or maybe for a gift...go here to check it all out.

https://www.facebook.com/BringingHomeMika

ps....jewelry and more are soon to come.

Having faith is not the same as having trust

This past Sunday I was sitting in church and listening as I usually do. Majority of the time, I listen.. take note of what is said, and maybe one day it will apply to me directly.  Well, it was the same this past Sunday.  The sermon was on faith and I listened and took notes, because at that moment it did not apply to me but figured it would at some point...little did I know that point would be less then 24 hours later.

In the past few weeks I have basically spent way to much time on the evil face(book).  While it is my connection to all my old friends who live far away and with out it I would more then likely lose touch with most of them...it is also a place for me to see other people in different stages of adoption...which in most ways is exciting and wonderful...but this is a negative for me in some ways.  I see their successes and I am jealous of it...this has nothing to do with seeing them with their little people, I know that will happen...it is other things (getting paperwork done super fast and being successful with fundraising). I ask myself why exactly can they get this, that, and the other things and I am struggling. Yes, the 'face' feeds my jealously (also, known as Satan).  And I get obsessed with others and what they have and dwell on what we dont have...all the while telling myself it is not right to think that way.  While I am joyous in other people's victories, I am silently wishing the same thing would happen to us...and I am very discouraged when it does not. What is sad is that I am not like this...I have never been like this.  I love to see others and all their joyous occasions.

So, here is what I am learning (at least at this current moment).... 

Faith comes from knowledge, I know that we are doing the right thing by adoption.  I know that there will be struggles but I know that through those struggles God will be with us every step of the way.  I know this, because God put adoption on my heart many years ago.  I have no doubt that what we are doing is in God's will.  Now, here is the kicker...trust come with a relationship.  BAM!  Which means I need to trust that God will provide the funds for us to adopt our little girl.  This means that for me to FULLY trust God I must have a continuous relationship with Him.  No, just praying before meals. (I dont just pray before means but just using that as an example)  A full on relationship with Him.  There are days I feel we will not make it through this adoption (financially).  I have always been the person to watch what I spend money on (long before we ever go married).  I know where the money goes and I know how much is due and when.  Because of this, I tend to stress month to month to make sure what needs to be paid is paid and what needs to be saved is saved and what needs to be done is done.  Sadly, I stress about this on a regular bases and adding this adoption to the mix is giving me more gray hairs (although I dont have very many dark hairs left).  But here is the thing...if I trusted that God will provide for this adoption, then I would most definitely stop stressing (or at least give me less).

What I do know...it takes faith the size of a mustard seed to be a Christian but it takes trust to know God will take care of everything.  This is HUGE in the world of adoption.  Trusting that God will take care of everything.  Now that does not mean to just sit around and do nothing, He still wants you to go and actively do things.  God will not just put something in your lap, He expects you to work for it.

What does this mean...I need to focus on God always.  By doing so, it will put me at ease and know that all will come in His time and not my own.

Having church

Every time I hear this in the car it is like having Church right then and there.  I will never grow tired of hearing this.

Matryoshka Doll fundraiser

Have a wonderful fundraiser going on. 

Donate $25 or more to our Reece's Rainbow FSP or Chipin and receive one of these dolls as a thank you.

You can see which dolls are available at our Facebook page "Bringing Home Mika". 

Each doll is handmade and one of a kind.

(note: if you donate through Reece's Rainbow you will need to email us here with your mailing address since this way of donating is completely anonymous. You must go to the facebook page to claim which one you want and put a note when paying with Chipin :)

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July from our family to yours.  We live in the land of the free because of the sacrifices of the brave.  

Please remember all those who have come before and will come after to protect our country.

it is HOT..and dry...

Where is the rain? Apparently there is no rain across the US. It seems like this happens every year around this time of the year. It happens during this time of the year that everyone wants to use fireworks. The thing is, I am ok with this. Why? because I am always afraid that someone who does not know what they are doing will light one and have it land on our house.

So, keep praying that those in areas that have fires, that all will stay safe and they will be done soon. Pray for those in warm area and no fires that they do not start. Stay hydrated everyone and soon it will be fall, which is my favorite time of the year.