Adoption

Last night we met up with our Costa Rica group again. We have a fun group. One of the Missionaries was in town and we had dinner with him. He is in charge of the Childrens homes. They don't call them orphanages, because most of them are not truly orphans. He gave us an update on the project and on the children. 2 of the children we played with and that Amy and I taught got adopted by a couple in Germany. They are 6 and 7 years old. He had pictures of them with their "mommy and daddy". My heart rejoices for them. He said there was an instant bond and the kids were so happy. The family was unable to have kids on their own and had been working with the country for a few years. There are pictures of these kids in our scrapbook.
I thought of Dave and Shelly and baby Jessa and what they had just went through in China. It made me cry to think that this family had probably the same fears and apprehensions they had. But we were there and saw how these kids were loved with the love of Jesus and taught about Him. They were fed and well taken care of and loved. Their house parents miss them so much, he said.
God never forgot about them, even in Costa Rica. He took care of them, and continues to. Pray for Anita and Chris.
They were left behind by parents who couldn't or wouldn't take care of them.
But, He died for them, and loves them unconditionally.
What a great God we serve.

I need to defend myself

I am not convinced they will blow it. I am just a realist(sp). In the past they have gotten so close and then choked. Don't get me wrong, I have been a Cubs fan as long as my dear husband. Not many 12 year old girls take their friends to a Cubs game for her birthday, but I did. (it was a blast too!) I can honestly say I have never hit the TV with a wiffle ball bat though.
I also think Kerry Wood is overrated. If you are going to get paid that much money, strike someone out for heavens sake! That's as mean as I am going to get, I am sure he tries very hard, and his mother is very proud of him.
I hope they make it to the World series and Joe WINS Tickets so we can eat that month-hee hee!
Me and Amy's favorite T-shirt when were at Wrigley this summer said "World Champs'07" on the front, then on the back it says" who cares if it was 1907" That makes me laugh every time.

Way to go Zambrano!

destiny and cubs

rarely are the words "destiny" and "cubs" used in the same sentence. Usually the words frustrating, futility and failures are used to describe my beloved Cubs.

However... 2008 MIGHT be different...


Zambrano throws the first "no-no" which means no-hitter since '72...

Tia is convinced they will blow it eventually.. especially if they have to rely on Kerry Wood, "Why doesnt he just strike them out?" is what she asks and expects.

Notwithstanding my anger bursts as a kid at their lack of success (yes mom I did use a whiffle ball bat on the t.v. a couple of times...I promise I never broke anything!) I still believe in my cubbies.

GOOOOO CUBBBBBBBIEEEESSSSs......

At one point in my life I would have probably taken on a 2nd mortgage for a world series ticket. Not anymore, I have grown up and have different priorities but a trip to wrigleyville during a World Series game might be in my future. A good compromise.

Joe