My thoughts about faith

Where to begin! I have to thank those who gave me good advice. I have been trying to figure out a way to stop working since I had to take Libby to a babysitter back in Feb of this year. Marshall's hours changed, and so we took her to a wonderful women's home to spend her Fridays. it has been a wonderful experience for Libby and she thinks it is great. BUT still I wanted to be home. so I started cutting back (budget wise). I started living on Marshall's checks and "trying" to save mine. But things just did not add up. I was beginning to wonder if it would ever be possible. I had a family friend stay with us for a few days and she gave me some advice. she said the lord gives you opportunities to use faith. he wants you to trust that he knows and is willing to help you. He has his hands outstretched just ready to give you all that he has but you have to take one small step, all by your self. My problem is, I am a chicken. I am scared to make bad decisions. I am afraid of change. I was miserably content to not make any choice. after many hours of prayers and crying and lot and lots of talking. I just did it. Marshall said the lord blesses you when you have faith. So at the end of September of 2010 I am JUST a Mom. I was still worried. Let me tell you I was still trying to cut my budget any way I could. trying to make it all work out because I had not figured it all out. Today was my answer. Today made me a strong believer in 1 nephi 7:12 . I had to exercise my faith in the lord. Marshall had applied, interviewed and was picked for a promotion without even telling me he had applied. I got a call to go to lunch with him and when I got in the car he told me he got a promotion. We both looked into each others eye glistened with tears and knew that the lord had answered our prayers. He let me take my step. I feel so blessed that We could experience this as a little family.

We ask a small favor of our friends and family. We ask that you will all pray and if you can fast for us this fast Sunday. Please help us in fasting for our little family that we might be able to "grow" our 3 to 4. We believe that the lord blesses those that do all they can. We just ask that you keep us in your prayers and fasting.

We love you all and most importantly the Lord and all he does in our lives.

Brittany

eating out is always fun!

We went to lunch with some friends. After dinner was done we were waiting for our bill and libby decided to pack up all her food in a wet wipe it was so funny to watch her. afterwards we were out side and she wanted us to "sit" next to her while we looked at the water.

Libby who looks just like me at that age

Grandma camp was the best

they played a minute to fin it. She had to fish for her game. she loves fish and this was the perfect activity.

Our Family

We want you all to know that we are happy and loving life. Marshall is half way through the summer semester and then fall is all that he has left of school. I am so proud of him and all his hard work. He misses out on a lot of "moments" but the memories he will get when he is all said and done will be well worth it. Here are a few pictures of my wonderful family (and yes I am in one, thanks to becca). I love them both so much and pray everyday to be blessed to have another added in a very special way.

Yard Sale

Our yard sale was a big hit! We sold a lot but still had a lot left over. But thanks to all you who donated to our yard sale. We made money and it is in our adoption fund. Thank you all for your support!

late night post

I did not have a clue what to call this post. Boy we have had a busy week and it is only Thursday. Just a little FYI on our adoption status. We have been working long and hard to get it all finished and approved. We have had a few minor set backs, none which were created by us. But trying to remember that the lord knows all things and has a time for everything, I just have to pray that I can have the patients that I know I don't have. So I know we were supposed to be approved a week ago but it looks like it will be a few more.

now on to more happy thoughts. Well we were able to see my moms uncle bud and aunt Babs this last weekend. It was really nice to see them. the best part was when he took all the kids to ride in his sports car. Libby was really cute and let us take a bunch of great pictures.

this is a picture of Haley LOVING the car(she wants one)!