You Don't Have To Live Up To It!!!!!

 This is a post that I have been thinking about for a while.  I think every person struggles, but sometimes we forget that others struggle too.  So I am going to be real here!!!  I want to encourage you all!!!

 Those posts - and I am talking about MINE TOO so 

this isn't a condemnation toward anyone!!!!

The ones that have the fun pics- as in this post here! 

The ones that say I just ran 8 miles in the best time yet!

I just baked 4 loaves of home made bread and in my spare time I baked 2 pies!

The ones that say I just love home schooling and my life is so amazing!

The ones that say I made gluten free, dye free, organic food for the whole week in just 2 hours!

The ones that say I just lost 50 lbs in 3 months and so can you!

The ones that say I just rearranged and cleaned my entire home! 

 The ones that make you feel as though......

As though.......YOU WANT TO PUKE!!!!!!!

  It isn't that any one of you are upset at others having fun, having a good day, losing weight, eating healthy, or enjoying their life.  Otherwise NONE of us would ever read FB, twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or Blogs (or any other media).

It is more like

We go about our day, but as we are serving Mac N Cheese to our children or cereal for dinner.
As we realized we haven't done anything for ourselves today.
As we realize that we didn't get around to making our children their clothes like so and so.
As we look in the mirror and see those extra pounds. 

 As we realize no one else on FB has posted about the number of times they have yelled at their children today.
As we realize that we meant to make our kiddos home made cookies or bread.
As we .............. struggle to just keep up at all!

That is when it hits us- JUDGEMENT!!!!  OUR OWN JUDGEMENT!!!!!

And of course public forums I think have loads of great things to offer- lots of support, love, encouragement, and information.  It also hurts.  Although it is brought on by unreal expectations it doesn't change the fact that we have a hard time.

Here is what I want to share with you- YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE UP TO IT!!! 

These pictures are some of the good times in our day because I wouldn't post nasty pictures of my ugly face as I am upset or when my children are upset.  That doesn't make sense.

As for me and our family you have seen plenty of raw posts where I tell it like it is!!!  My house isn't all prettied up, my words are mess, I have messed it up with my children for the millionth time, I don't always even see the light of day because my list of To Do's are too long, my children yell back things that aren't nice, we have spills, scratches, dents, broken chairs, paint chipped off the wall, I definitely need some self care, and my list goes on and on!!

I am writing this because it is TRUE for MOST PEOPLE!

Here is what I want to share with you!!!  YOU ARE LOVED NOT FOR WHAT YOU DO!  NOT FOR IF YOU ARE COOKING FRESH BAKED RAW FOODS!  NOT FOR A PERFECT BODY!  NOT FOR A PERFECT FAMILY!

JESUS LOVES YOU JUST BECAUSE!!!

In fact HE loved you well before FB arrived!!!  Well before there was those perfect ideas on Pinterest!  Well before the computers and cell phones graced our homes!!!!

His Love is so very different and doesn't rely on our perfection.  In fact that is WHY HE loves us!

His love was unconditional as He died on the cross for us.  It was in FULL BLOOM!  His love was literally hanging for the whole world to see with or without the latest tweet!  His love was and is waiting for us.  Waiting patiently for you and I to realize that HE IS STILL WAITING!

Oh man.....there are days when I feel like I am just not up to it.  I can't do that like so and so.  I am not talented in that way.  I am jealous that so and so gets to do.....  The green monster comes out.  But when I spend time with my Savior who loves me more than anything else.  When I let HIM remind me of His Unconditional Love I remember I DON'T HAVE TO LIVE UP TO IT!!!!!

I don't have to accept the guilt of unrealistic expectations!!  AND neither do you!!

**Christian Adoption Consultants Discount is still going through this Friday!  :)  

SHARE THE LOVE DISCOUNT- EXTENDED!!!

 Look He is SOOO HAPPY!!!!!!  AND SO ARE WE!!!!!!!! 

 Because families like these have used Christian Adoption Consultants! 

 THEY HAVE LOVED IT!!!!!

 AND WHO CAN SAY NO TO THIS FACE??? 

OK COME ON.......

YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE!!!!!  :)

DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW THROUGH 

FEBRUARY  21ST  28th!!!!!

Basic Consulting Service- normally $2130 is NOW $1977

Consulting Plus Basic Profile Preparation- 

normally $2680 is NOW $2412 

Consulting, Profile, and Paperwork Preparation- 

normally $3430 is NOW $3087

No discounts on any other packages

 

 We have helped many families with several children and without children....

Older and younger....

Those doing a concurrent domestic adoption 

(as well as international)....

Families who have done an adoption before and those who don't know where to begin....

Let us help you!!!

We connect you to several agencies at once!

We can help you create a professional profile that is the first connection to a birth family!

Our families typically match within a year!

We are with you through the process to answer questions, help you figure out what is best for your family, and pray with you through the process!

We help our clients save money!

We have a lot of experience!

CALL ME TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION!

813-360-7368

OR SEND ME AN EMAIL

wrights@christianadoptionconsultants.com 

 

 

Congratulations Mendy and Ryan!!!

 CONGRATULATIONS MENDY AND RYAN ON THE BIRTH OF YOUR SWEET BABY BOY!!!! 

Mendy and Ryan started with CAC in mid July and by September had been matched with a sweet baby boy that was born in December! 

Look at that sweet face......I am sure he is looking at his momma now.  This part of what we do never gets old.  The part of seeing families that have come to us asking for our direction and help in expanding their family.  The part of seeing a sweet child loved by so many that fills a family with joy!  We are so happy for this beautiful family and their sweet son!!!  CONGRATULATIONS!

Can I help you on your adoption journey today?

 DISCOUNT GOING ON NOW THROUGH 

FEBRUARY  21ST!!!!!

Basic Consulting Service- normally $2130 is NOW $1977

Consulting Plus Basic Profile Preparation- 

normally $2680 is NOW $2412 

Consulting, Profile, and Paperwork Preparation- 

normally $3430 is NOW $3087

No discounts on any other packages

 

 We have helped many families with and without children....

Older and younger....

Those doing a concurrent domestic adoption 

(as well as international)....

Families who have done an adoption before and those who don't know where to begin....

Let us help you!!!

We connect you to several agencies at once!

We can help you create a professional profile that is the first connection to a birth family!

Our families typically match within a year!

We are with you through the process to answer questions, help you figure out what is best for your family, and pray with you through the process!

CALL ME TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION!

813-360-7368

OR SEND ME AN EMAIL

wrights@christianadoptionconsultants.com

DISCOUNT- Share the Love!!!!

If you’ve been thinking about adoption and just haven’t taken the plunge, I can’t think of a better Valentine’s Day gift than saying, “Yes,” to adoption and opening up your hearts and your home to LOVE a child that needs a family!

 In celebration of LOVE DAY, we’re offering 10% off our consulting services

 This offer is good on new client applications received February 14th-21st ONLY!

 Basic Consulting Service- normally $2130 is NOW $1977

Consulting Plus Basic Profile Preparation- normally $2680 is NOW $2412 

Consulting, Profile, and Paperwork Preparation- normally $3430 is NOW $3087

No discounts on any other packages

Don’t miss out!

SHARE YOUR LOVE!
Say, “YES” to adoption TODAY!

 

CALL ME 813-360-7368

OR

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Getting Settled

 So last week I/we all were really struggling!  It was a week that I had expectations for and I wanted it all to go well.  It didn't...... as in it bombed!  :/

 This week however has its challenges, but at least I feel like we are making progress! 

 Have I taken time to marvel about Michael recently?  Cause there will be a post soon- for his birthday that is going to blow all our minds!  He totally is amazing!!! 

This is him standing with very little assistance!  Wahooo!!!!!!! 

 So we do have some good news!!!  Last week we were told that we would have to pay approximately $3,000 for repairs on our home because the people who sold it to us.....didn't really do the things they were supposed to before we bought it.  :(  SAD!! 

 WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE that Jason emailed the realtor and our realtor and explained the issues and that clearly it was not ok for them to think we should just pick up the tab........AND THEY ARE!!!  Well, we are paying about 1/6th of it, but we will take that!  WHEW!!!!  PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!

 Missing mum and dad so much!!!  It was great for them to be here for a few weeks and getting to play at a couple of Disney parks with us! 

 Almost feels like home - right mum and dad??? 

 Wish we were going there soon!  That will be something we have to save a while for ;)....and figure out some logistics. 

 Laser & fireworks show at Epcot!!!!

 OK so one of my very smart friends knew the shape of this- I mean the technical term.  I just call it the big golf ball ;).  So who is reading that knows?? 

 This was the monkey that mum and dad brought with them for fun......enjoy!  Yep, feel free to laugh!!!

Hard to believe that it has been almost 2 weeks since we said goodbye .......  :( 

There will be some important posts this week - one is a good surprise and the other will be about CREATED FOR CARE RETREAT that I got to go to!!!!  IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hair Today Gone Tomorrow...

 So I am feeling a little annoyed.  Not something I can't get over, but just you know.....wanting things to finally get back to resembling something....normal (for us).  I wanted today to feel that way- as in DESPERATELY!  As in..... my OCD personality wanted it in a way I can't really describe unless you are a crazy order, list, schedule mom like me??

 Before we moved we had some tough times. 

 Days when life felt - TOO MUCH!

 It stunk. 

 We went a little crazy.

 Wanting to pull out all our hair! 

 So instead.......

 We doled out wigs for fun! 

 Oh yea!  I mean if you are feeling down there is nothing better than grabbing some silly wigs (that we bought for a couple dollars each after halloween) and saying- just pose baby! 

 Rock what you got! 

 Be a princess! 

 Just play! 

 We wanted in that moment to relieve some stress!!!

 So today I needed to remind myself of those moments!!!  WHY??? 

Because this morning was hard!!!  When your children hurt- you do too!  You want their world to fix itself and sometimes it can't!  You can't!  No matter how hard you try!  It just doesn't work.  All you can do is pray, try, pray, try, pray, try again and again.  Begging God to help you help them heal and grow through trials. 

 Then to top it off after a hard morning......then we got the news that the electric panel in our home isn't up to federal code (new law).  PERFECT!  Our insurance said- replace it- NOW as in within the next couple of weeks!  Sure- we have tons of money hanging around doing nothing.  :( 

 Whoa dude.....

 So, anyway, we now have less money because we have this nice bill.  Oh and in addition we will at some point this year have another bill which isn't cheap to fix the rest of the electric issues! 

Yes we have a homeowner's insurance, but like all insurances they only pay a small portion of the issues, and escape paying most things anyway.  :( 

 So on days like today where it seemed like I wanted to pull out all of my hair again-----

 I pulled up these pics to help me remember- hair today- gone tomorrow! 

 Most important is our family! 

These crazies won't be around forever!!!  They won't always be around to wear silly wigs with us.  To laugh with us.  To remind us why we exist. 

 Thankful for my man who reminds me daily that HE ROCKS!!!!  And is with me through thick and thin!!!!  Making me laugh as he is a total ham!  :) 

 This little man won't always be so little!! 

 So taking deep breaths and remembering.......God is in control today. 

Remembering that I have many praying for our family who love us deeply. 

Remembering even though the plumbers come next week to give us more great news, that for now.....

We remember Hair Today Gone Tomorrow.......  ;)