A typical day at our house

This is the beautiful scene I see outside my front window.



We have begun formally home schooling Desiree. This is her working on some of her school work. She loves it so far.



Our youngest son, Brandon, working hard on his school work. He is in 8th grade now. He will start High School work in the fall. He is growing up way too fast!

Can't wait til we have our Ghanaian child to take pictures of.

Blessings,

Melissa

Tradtitional Roles

They are called traditional roles for a reason. Because it works! If it didn't work it wouldn't have lasted long enough to be a tradition. I am proud to say I am a submissive wife. My husband is the head of our home, but that doesn't mean I am his doormat and he isn't a dictaitor. Men and women are different. We have different roles to fill in a marriage. That's the way God made us.

 

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/04/14/former-volleyball-star-model-gabrielle-reece-ignites-controversy-with-marriage-advice-being-submissive-is-a-sign-of-strength/

 

Blessings,

Melissa

Poem

http://www.littlewondersfindhomes.webs.com/

This is a pretty cool poem. Click the link above and read it.

My heart aches for the older kids waiting to be adopted.

Blessings,
Melissa

A video I love!

I love this song!!!!!!!!!!!
It is Kings and Queens by Audio Adrenaline.
It talks about adoption. About how we were loved and adopted by God and we should show the same love "to the least of these."
The video is set in Haiti where the band is supporting an orphanage. The kids are so beautiful!
LOVE, LOVE,LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blessings,
Melissa

Another Conversation with Desiree

Desiree and I had our first conversation about why she lives with Mimi and Poppy instead of Momma.
There is a picture in my bedroom of myself,Tina, Nonnie(my mother) and Desiree which was taken while she was still in the hospital. Desiree was looking at this picture tonight and said, "When I was a tiny baby I lived with Momma and Nonnie, right?"
I said,"Yes, when you were a tiny baby you lived with Momma and Nonnie. Momma loved you and took care of you, but one day she said that she couldn't take care of you any more. She asked Mimi if she would take care of you. Mimi said she would gladly take care of you. And you have lived with Mimi and Poppy ever since." Desiree smiled. She seemed quite pleased with this explanation.

I hadn't expected to have this conversation with her when she was this young,(she's only 3) but I think she is noticing other families. She sees that other kids live with Mommas and Daddys, but she doesn't.

Last night we were reading a book called Are You My Mother? by Dr Suess. It is about a baby bird that hatches while it's mother is away from the nest, so the baby bird goes searching for her. On his journey he finds different animals and asks them if they are his mother. After the story Desiree looked me in the eyes and said, "You're my mother. Aren't you Mimi."
I was a little taken aback, but I answered ," Yes, I am the one who loves and cares for you so I am like your mother."

This is all new to me. I hope I am giving good answers to her. If anyone is reading this and has adopted, how did you discuss your child's adoption with them?( Even though Desiree is not really adopted.)


Blessings,
Melissa