Randomness!

Where do I begin? Things around here are a little crazy! We have had lots of different things going on! I think a lot of you know that Phil and Amanda are adopting 2 kids from Ghana in Africa. They left on Monday morning. They arrived safely. They now have their precious babies in arms! So that has been a roller coaster of emotions for the entire family. So they are not suppose to be back before we move to Oklahoma. So we already said our good-byes to them. Which was very difficult! We are still believing for God's favor and that all their paperwork gets processed quickly and they can return home before we leave. They have set up a blogsite so if any of you would like to read about their adventures in Africa feel free. They have pics up of their children as well! Here is the blog site http://www.lohrerland.blogspot.com/

As for us, we have begun the packing! So our house is a mess! Which is very hard for Byron and I both to live with. It won't be this way for long. Marilee was here yesterday and will be back today to continue to help with the packing. So thankful that she is willing, b/c I probably wouldn't have started. Its just a little overwhelming to know that I need to pack the house up and take care of the kids. We are doing it, I just needed a jump start!

In regards to our house, I think God is really trying to teach me patience! It has been very trying at times! I know that God's timing is best! I know that He has a buyer for our home, but my flesh wants to rule and have it all now! I continue to have faith and trust in the Lord. He has already brought us through so much in our lives, I know He isn't going to stop now! We have had so many lookers! In the past week, we have had 3 returners! We really thought all 3 were going to make offers! One person needs a house in 2 weeks, but her granddaughter thinks she needs a bigger place. The other couple loved our yard, and didn't want the new houses across the street b/c they didn't want to live with mud for 5 mos. Then we had some return on Tues. They were here for an hour and 15 mins. We still haven't heard back from them! So it is very frustrating! We keep believing in God's favor and his perfect timing! We know our house is sold and each day we expect to hear that! So continue to pray and agree with us on that!

Jaycee and Jackson are doing great! Jaycee has a strong little personality! At times she can be a little bossy! We are working on that. I keep reminding her that God has made her to be a leader, but that she needs to learn how to use it in a right manner. That if she continues to be bossy then she will be like the bully on the Veggietale show Minnesota Cuke. So I think it is starting to sink in a little! She is a very big Daddy's girl! She could ask for anything and Byron would do it in a heartbeat for her! Its so cute. As for Jackson, he just goes and goes! He is crawling all over the house and pulls up on everything. He can stand all by himself. He is now walking along things. He loves to "pound" on any and everything. As I am typing this he is pounding on our slider in our room! He loves his freedom! He is also drinking from a sippy cup and can feed himself cheerios and crackers!

Well, I think that is it for now! Hope you enjoy!