ONE WEEK!!!!

So today we celebrated our ONE weekaversary...yes I am making up words I think.
We have a great day with Family and friends!!! I can not explain the way things are settling in! It is like an old pair of jeans that are fitting all over again. I am so blessed to have such a great support group. Thank you all!!!!
Have a great weekend and week to come!!!!
Bridget:)

Well, new things happening! :)

This morning I woke up when I like to and thought well I get to do my exercise and bible study!!! Yes, finally a little normal is back...WRONG! God had a different plan. My son woke up also and decided to grab his bible. We read together for about one hour. Then Rich woke up and we read more. That was awesome!!! I am so happy that HIS plan is always SO much better than mine. Now the boys went to have coffee with a "dear" friend...male bonding aw.

So I decided to clean up and get ready for a day of painting and FUN!!!

Thank you for the we can feel them.

Have a good weekend,

Bridget

BIG THANK YOU!!!!!

Hello all
We are all back and safe and together!!! I have to thank you all for your prayers, love, and support. The family took a day to be together then Dad went off to work. All is going well and the kids are getting acquainted as God has attended.
I am very tired and feel a little under the rug. Boy if I could do one thing different I would have studied the language better. I only bought the book and "tried" I think I should have gotten a CD/DVD and a tutor. Things will get better I am sure but this is tough and I did not think it wouldn't be...SO.
I have a son who is action unless he has a TV in front of him then he is "Captain Tunnel Vision" so I had to be mean mom and put a limit on the TV. ;(
I also have three daughters...YIKES!!!!!! One who is very direct on wants needs and must haves. The middle one who really doesn't say much, which is very hard on me who feels we need to talk everything over. Well I am learning that is not so. And the youngest who just wants everyone to be happy and get along.
The one thing I am truly blessed with is a husband who is very intentional with his words, time, and love. He is a hard working man who only wants what God wills for us. I am always able to call on him for anything!!!!
I am in need of prayer to get through the language barrier and get over the "new" family hump. I am also open for any suggestions on how to have conversation, not me talk and you stare.
Besides the small down I have no complaints. I am very happy an I am sure the Glory is shown all around. I praise God for His provision and leadership, Thank you!!
Well I need some sleep now. I just want everyone to know we are back, settling in, and getting it together one day at a time. :)

count down

Here we go We are getting ready to head out to go to pick up our children. We have a tentative Embassy date of February 2 nd. Please everyone pray we get word that the papers are all in and cleared!!!! We will return home on February 6 th and be home for a HUGE FAMILY REUNION.

Anyone in the area of OHare International Airport around 130 that afternoon is welcome to stay and welcome our children into the family.

Pray Gods will is done and that ALL glory and honor are to HIM and HIM alone!!!!!

Thank you all

Bridget

Let's GO!!

Well friends...Thank you!!!
We are going to pick up our children in the next couple weeks. I prayed not to long ago that we could all be together for Valentines day and God is faithful.
The girls are beside themselves with joy and ready for the sleepovers they get to have while Rich and I are out of country.
Thank you all ahead of time for your prayers on travel, connecting with kids, and blending the family. These are three things I have been praying for and I would love for you to join me.
Rich has been working hard to raise up the funds for our final travel and the kids Visas.
The house is as ready as it can be and as for me...I am getting there.
I will post soon with the homecoming pictures!!!!
LeAnn will come on while we are out there and she will update everyone.
Thank you all one more time, I cant express my gratefulness.
Bridget

2 more weeks??

Well friends we are back to the beginning...not really but, I think we have read this before. I heard today there is a little more paperwork on the other end that needs to be completed. Then we are going. I am ready when they call. We have received donations from some very kind and wonderful friends(Scott & Traci), had a beautiful shower(thank you all), and now we are awaiting the fly now call(email).

I can not tell you all how crazy it is. I feel as I sit in His rest with the peace only He can give me I can not help but to want to DO MORE. I am going to read a book and stay packed so I am ready on to go asap! We have so many people offering to help and I can not tell you how grateful we are to have ALL OF YOU!!!

LeAnn has started her fine arts program today and then tomorrow her book club starts, and finally back to school on Tuesday! This year has allot to offer her and she is going for it all.

Laryssa and I are going to check out a dance school nearby, that is her passion and I see how much she misses it. She is also getting back into Olympians and school this week, not so eager but ready. She misses her friends and is looking forward to seeing them all.

Rich has the studio running, this family studying, and his mind is, as always on overtime. He is so wonderful and we as a family are very grateful for his dedication and hard work.

And as for me....well I am just a "Girl Gone Wise!" This is my year to be in His peace. I am ready to loose the I and move on to the HE. I have learned in the past few months that man no matter how much they love you they will and do hurt you. It is never about me I need to always make everything about HIM. My goal is simple Honor and Glorify the one who created me. OK not so simple but it is what I am going to strive for.

I thank you all for reading and praying for us. Soon I will be able to show some real cool complete family pictures, and I mean REALLY COOL!

Thank you all for everything and remember to respond to this if you wish or inbox me on face book. I long for prayer and support during this waiting season. I will post soon as I hear and let you all know when we will be home.

Still waiting :(

Well I do wish I had better news but as of today they still have no confirmation for us. I am just resting in the fact that this is not my doings and I will travel for my children when HE says. There is no paperwork out of order. The families are all in check, the agency has done all they need to, so now we are waiting for the Embassy. They are running a little behind do to holidays so, I am trying to be patient.

Yes I do appreciate all your prayers and now I need you to pray for me to be content. OK with the timing, OK with the waiting, and OK with things moving at the pace of someone else.

Thank you all for all you have been doing. I know I would never be able to get through this alone. I first thank GOD! then my (dh) darling husband and my (dc) darling children, and then all of YOU!!!!

Please keep praying I am ready to go so if the word comes in we may leave FRIDAY!!!!