This Little Lamb

I started cleaning out the baby’s room today (formerly a very FULL playroom). The girls were so excited in the process, choosing stuffed animals, blankets and books to save for the little one that we hope to foster.

There were bins of toys to look through and it took all afternoon to barely make a dent. But, as I was dumping and sorting, I came across a little lamb. I just stared at it for a while. Surrounded by monkeys, bears, ducks, horses and puppies, I fixated on this one lamb. I decided then that I was going to decorate the room with lambs.

I told Matt and the girls at dinner what I wanted to do with the room. It wasn’t a huge revelation, the paint’s up and all I have to do is add a few things here and there. But, it wasn’t until just a few moments ago that it hit me.

A lamb. The one creature that is so cherished that its guardian would die to protect it.
The Lamb. The One that came to seek and save the lost.

So, lambs it is.

From Rhyan

When I walked in the room were Evynn was born, my mom handed me Evynn and I sat down. I slowly ran my fingers down Evynn’s cheek she did a cute little wince. Once Evynn was born everything changed. I was not alone, I had a sister to play with, and I was so excited. Once Evynn grew, and knew how to really talk, we played family. I was the Mom, Evynn was a teenager, and the baby would be an baby doll. It would be more fun having a younger sibling instead of a plastic baby doll.

A few years later I went to my church. The kids had to stay in the church while the parents cleaned the building. There was this baby named Cameron that I met while I was at the church. I was allowed to hold him.

Its awesome seeing him every Sunday, but it would be better having a baby always there.
Ever since I new Cameron I say a little hi to him on every Sunday.

My sister has never been a big sister that’s why she wants an baby. I want an baby because I like babies.

All signed up!

We received our class schedule last night, so we are official!

Orientation is July 23rd and classes begin the following week. We won't be finished until October 8th and then there will be home studies and paperwork. It's a long process, but I completely understand. And I'm grateful that the state is so diligent. I'm not known to be a very patient person when it comes to things like this, so I welcome any lesson.

Rhyan's friend, L, came over today. They are so close so quickly, it makes me smile. I talked to her mom today and met her sister (who was adopted first). They have solidified our decision by their grace and love for each other. What a miracle.

Rhyan has started writing about our endeavor, and wants to be included in the blog. She'll probably be finished by tomorrow and I'll post it.

I'm so excited. I have no idea where we're going and I've never felt more at peace or free. I'm overflowing. :)