update

Since we were not in church last week (except for the elders meeting on Sunday night) this was the first time we had attended service when we knew for sure our pastor was not returning. I tried hard to focus on the Lord and worship Him. It was not as sad as I thought it would be but next Sunday is their Thank-You dinner after third service and I know it will be so sad that a part of me wants to avoid it. Perhaps that is selfish?? Paul and his son dug out for the cement to be placed for the entrance to the room yesterday. The electrical inspection is in the morning and then the two of them will begin drywall if the electrical inspection passes. Tomorrow is my birthday and to have them starting drywall is a neat gift because I have felt that once the drywall got started, we were close to getting finished. I also look forward to seeing the decorative part (painting). Mark painted the inside wall in the kitchen today. His mom and Ike gave me a gift certificate to Ryan's for my birthday and we had lunch there after church.

Having a stuggle

Our pastor is leaving (has left) and I am sad. First of all, he has pastored us for 16 years (+/-) a year. Secondly, he did not leave under good circumstances. It is all so complicated. Since we started the church, God has used him to add to the flock so much that he has been through two building programs. Part of being part of a church family is letting go of friends and people we hold dear. I have had to do that several times. I think this will take a little more time to heal. Please pray for me as I strive to remember it is all about God and not people.

First electrical inspection

Our electrician has finished the rough in for the electricity and we will have our first inspection soon. If all goes well, Paul plans to start drywall and insulation on the ceiling Saturday. Things are progressing well and the weather is beautiful! I have been staying busy with voluteer work today and Bible study yesterday. Puppy Dusty is growing fast and catching up in size with Lacie already. He is a good puppy.

Baby pictures

We went to Chillicothe today and I got to meet my niece and I had to take pictures to share! We went to a flag football game for my nephew at the YMCA there. We saw some friends and did some shopping. We found a bedroom set for the new addition at a furniture store in Cameron. We have looked a long time and finally found one we could afford and liked. They will hold it for delivery until we notify them but it should not be a whole lot longer. Paul works diligently and has the water problems solved and the exterior nearly done. He is waiting to get the electricity to a point that he can begin drywall. Anyway, it was great to meet and have my frist photos of Delaney!

She is home!!!

Delaney Ann Webb came home from the hospital today. Our family (some of them) have remained cautious about getting too excited until the papers were signed today. While we know her adoption is not official for six months, we felt that the first 48 hours were some of the most important. I am still being promised pictures (perhaps tonight) and plan to make a trip down on Saturday. Paul worked on siding today until it started raining. Learned today that our pastor has resigned and I have mixed feelings but I trust God to take care of it all.

Still waiting on pictures

I am still waiting on my sister to e-mail pics. I have never sent a text message before but when I get the thing figured out, she is going to get one (LOL). She is to take the baby home tomorrow, after the signing over. She stayed and bonded with Delaney and the birth mom was released today. Paul and his son were here and got the trench dug, the tubes in and the drainage (water test) was passed. We are going to hope for some significant rain soon to really test it out.

Delaney Ann is here!!

We got the call on the cell phone while we had it turned off during church. She weighs 7.? ounces and my sister describes her as a beautiful baby girl. My understanding is that my sister will be at the hospital most of the time and get to take her home sometime Tuesday. I know that with an adoption, things are different and it is not official for 6 months. Mom also said the birth mother has 48 hours to change her mind (not sure because my thinking was 6 mos.). We hope to head to Chillicothe next week to meet my niece. In the meantime, I hope to get some pictures! Please, please pray for her, the birth mom, my sister and her family. I feel lots of emotion for all of those involved.