12-1-08 Adoption day !

Just in case, well I know that I have not had the chance to tell everyone that we finally have the adoption court date, which is this Monday. We are soooo excited ! Although, they already are a part of this family, and they feel as though they belong to us, it will be great to get this weight off our shoulders, and for the legal part to be finished ! And, all the meetings and appointments that come with it!
I am so thankful for each child that God has blessed me with, and I am thankful that God has blessed me with the gift and ability to care for so much. Not that I am a perfect mom, I fail and fall short daily, and at times I get overwhelmed, but I am thankful for the strength, wisdom, patience, love, endurance, forgiveness, provision, and ALL that comes with being a mom (x8). I pray that God will find me faithful with what He has given me, and that my children will bring Him Glory!
Also, if any of you hear me tell a stranger "yes", when they ask if Daniel and Shiloh are twins, please understand that our motives are not to lie, but to avoid explaining, and making her feel as though she is in any way an outcast. To us, it is not any different that we will tell everyone that all of them, are our children, and that they are brothers and sisters.

Ps; I have so many updates, that I look forward to posting, but I have not been able to upload pictures for a long time, so when I get this problem fixed, I have many things to share with my family and friends! Also, HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my family ! I hope this Holiday season you will take time to turn your heart and thoughts toward the one and only God, who is capable of giving you eternal life, and no matter what you are going through in this world, He can give peace and eternal security.

You Hypocrite !

How could they ? Isn't that the response when we find out someone is talking about us, or when we see someone break the law.

Yesterday, I had to battle feelings of bitterness. Today, I am filled with love and compassion, (for others, not for myself, Christ is the one who looks upon me with love and compassion), as I examine myself as a hypocrite, and what God's word says about it.

Most often, I do not share with Cleyo the battles I face with other woman. But, I choose to tell him, because he can see that something is bothering me, and I did not want him to take it personal. Cleyo's response is exactly what God had been convicting me of all day. After sharing with Cleyo, (chatter about me), he says... I will tell you what the problem is... women talk too much! That is exactly what God had placed on my heart, as each bitter feeling would build up inside of me. Because of my lack of tongue control, I had given them something to talk about, and I too am guilty of talking about others!

There is not a U in hypocrite ! I am the hypocr-I-te ! How quick I can be to offer advice and accountability, and when the time comes, I fail.

The bitter feelings are gone as I remember advice from a sweet & wise friend about the crucifixion of Christ...

Jesus was INNOCENT, but as he was nailed to the cross, He took upon himself the punishment for all, He never defended himself, never spoke words of hate towards those who were persecuting Him, and looked upon them with love and compassion.


Word of God speak...

We can not fool God...
Job 13:9 Will it be well when He examines you ? Or will you deceive Him as one deceives man ?

Our words condemn us...
Job 15:6 Your own mouth condemns you, and not I ; And your own lips testify against you.

Holier than thou?...
Isaiah 65:5 Who say, 'keep to yourself, do not come near me, for I am holier than you!' These are smoke in my nostrils, A fire that burns all day.

Clean on the outside...
Mathew 23:28 So you, too, outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness

I bring judgement upon myself...
Romans 2:1 Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgement, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.

Do what you say...
Romans 2:21a & 23 you, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who boast in the law, through your breaking the law, do you dishonor God?

Causing division...
Romans 16:18&19 For such men are slaves not of our Lord Christ, but of their own appetites. And by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting. For the report of your obedience has reached to all; therefore I am rejoicing over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good and
innocent in what is evil.

Wisdom from above...
James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering without hypocrisy.

*The whole book of James could apply. It has much to say about the tongue. But I do not have that much time.
James 1:26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own
heart, this man's religion is worthless.

James 3:5 So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet boasts of great things. See how great a forest
is set aflame by such a small fire!

Psalm 119:124 Deal with your servant according to your lovingkindness. And teach me Your statutes.


Lord forgive me for being a hypocrite. Help me to practice quietness. Search my heart and reveal it too me. Help me forgive others, as I also need forgiveness. Fill me with Your wisdom.

32 PAWS

This is Delilah's before picture.

She is our cuddle-dog.

She is sweet, but with an attitude. She talks (barks) back at you, if she does not like what you are telling her to do.

She is also very gassy! LOUD AND STINKY!

This is a picture of her this past Monday, hours after her c-section.

She had 8 puppies! Six boys, 2 girls. All beautiful and healthy. There is a runt that I am forcing the mom to feed one on one.

This is the next day. She is alert and acting like the great mom that she is! This is her last litter.

Isn't she beautiful!

Also, Our other dog, Jezebel is doing great! She is eating very good, and going outside to use the bathroom. She is getting a lot of rest, because we can't let her out for too long , due to her wanting to steal Delilah's puppies.

Funny video

http://videos.komando.com/2008/06/27/


I also have to say sorry to those of you who have posted comments in the past week or so. I did not know about them until last night. Usually, the comments go to my email first, but now they are not, and are now being posted in my Dashboard. Just when I think I have the computer figured out, it changes!

Waiting to die...

As I sit here, I can not hold back the tears any longer. Several days ago our Jezebel got into rat poison, she threw it up, but it seems that not all of it got out of her system. For 3 days we watched her, hoping for the best, but yesterday, she had trouble walking, and today, I am watching her die.

She is just a dog! And she is the spunkiest and most annoying of the three.

But, watching her slowly fade, is difficult. Her body is giving out, but in her eyes, I can see so much sadness! She is mentally holding on.

Sam & Delilah, our other two, have not left her side, as if they know her fate. I even caught Delilah yelling (barking) at her, as if to tell her to fight it out.

She is just a dog!
But, I would not wish a slow death, even on a dog!

21 Days of Accountability

Are you up for a challenge ?

http://21dayswithjanal.blogspot.com/