the sight of my two boys unwrapping gifts alongside their adopted brothers and cousins.
a healthy, growing baby girl due to arrive safe and sound in March 2011.
the smell of the jasmine blooming in my dad’s garden in South Africa right now.
a heart chock-full of friendship.
an empty laundry hamper.
OK, your turn. It’s been a while. Looking forward to hearing what those gifts are you wish you could have and that you’d whisper into Jesus’ ear if you were sitting on His knee.
So true! The things that truly bless us aren’t things we’ll find in a catalog that came in the mail. Ummmm, let’s see…. Hearing my eldest catch herself and use self-control in her words – maturing growth, the giggles that only Daddy can get from the little girl when he is oh-so silly, the fuzz of my “baby’s” hair tickling my chin when he sits tucked up on my lap, the truth that His mercies are new every morning and I can take that promise to the bank….the list goes on. :)
what a precious list, Lisa-Jo.
i had to contemplate this one for awhile…what do i really want?
– joy and peace in the storm that i am in, assurance that I’m in His will in all this…
– ability to have a mary christmas…one filled with worship and truth and slow…
– to really love Jesus…to love him more with more heart than my mind…
– meaningful, authentic, deep, light-hearted friendship with my husband…
– laughter and excitement of kids on christmas morning when they unwrap gifts from jesus…
– and yes, an EMPTY laundry basket, clothes folded and put away!
Come, Lord Jesus Come!!!!
Hey Lisa-Jo, thanks for the comment on my blog. I was reading your “about me” section- how fun. My husband grew up in West Africa, as an MK and his parents now live in Joburg. We were there for 2 weeks last February, it was so awesome. Anyway, nice to “meet” you! :)
a big hug and a ke a o rata from my baby
to be surrounded by my people that are faraway
my man
the view from a mountaintop
a sunny, warm beach
My greatest desire is for my children to continue to walk in the Truth. For them to hunger and thirst for Him more than anything the world has to offer. And for them to each walk in the fullness of what He designed them to become.
Small things:
Going to Deeper Still today in Birmingham, AL…rooming with my great friend (and daughters BFF’s mom)
warm coffee
A note from a certain 6 year old that says “I reale love you. I reale do”
giggles and butterfly kisses
scratchy beards
Big things:
Healthy marriage after being at the brink
Mom in remission from cancer
healthy girls after infertility
friends after loneliness in a new town
a church family after the wrong fit
salvation
My best gift has been en route for 24 hours. We’re fetching my mom at the Cape Town airport tonight at 11pm. She hasn’t been to visit us for 6 1/2 years and this is an answer to prayer. She’s staying for 2 glorious weeks.
Another wonderful gift will be special family time together with each other and the Lord before my girls leave the end of January for high school in another city.
A closer relationship with my best friend Jesus, and a greater revelation of Him.
being able to hug and inhale the scent of my nieces.
walking in the snow laden city streets downtown.
seeing our house lit up in Christmas fare as I round that final hill coming home.
drinking a warm cup of hot cocoa as we all compare rosy cheeks after the first snow fall and sledding of the season with my siblings.
awww…I just saw you linked to “the Way of Mothers”…
well, keeping with that…
(and i’ll try not to cry, but it’s okay if i do…)
-a hug from my mama, warm, and full of all of the love that grows each passing day without her…
-the magical ways that could take me back to a moment’s hold of my babies when i first met them
-clarity for #3…when, biological, adopted
-a way to hug my twin who is hurting and 1000 miles away
-to be kids on our family farm again…doing chores, unloading hay on a Saturday morning
-to not be in transition, but in a home that i could hold onto for a few years
-Jesus…face-to-face
Dear Lisa Jo
I honestly don’t think I could ask for anything.
All was given for me at the cross.
Your thoughts shared are truly moments to cherish.
Our little ones just grow up so fast !
-That the job my husband has will be stable, long term and secure after so many years of uncertainty and unemployment.
-Continued health for both of my children.
-Stronger faith to not worry about every little thing in life. I know God will take care of it, but I still worry.
-Courage to life my faith out loud and share more.
I would wish for-
One more day spent with my mother
A smile to be on every child’s face
Hearts to be mended by the love of Christ
My eyes to be unveiled to the beauty that surrounds me everyday
Hurt to be a distant word
The power of Love to touch every heart
Walls to be torn down
Friendships to be born
Live to be changed
Hope that is ever lasting
There are many things that I would wish for this Christmas-Our God can do anything…no wish is too big!
-a weekend away, in the Word
-the road that leads home
-a daughter that’s glad I’m home to cook tomorrow
I had a wonderful time.
My list is short:
For my hubby an I to both stay committed to our devotion time together an not stray from that.
Shopping with my Nanny, who died last year.
Thinking for a moment, what would I ask Jesus to put under the tree…
-My family all together
-a plane trip to somewhere
-an envelope stating my purpose and HIS plan for me (Ok I realize HIS time is best, but you can’t blame a gal for trying.
-A godly man that loves Jesus and thinks I am the most darling thing.
-A godly man for my mom
-A garden
-A cappucino maker
-My fears gone!