Well, I don't know if you remember me or not
I'm one of the kids they brought in from the home
I was the red-haired boy in an old, green flannel shirt
You may not have seen me, I was standing off alone
I didn't come and talk to you 'cause that's never worked before
And you'll probably never see this letter, anyway
But just in case there's something you can do to help me out
I'll ask you one more time
All I really want for Christmas is someone to tuck me in
A shoulder to cry on if I lose, shoulders to ride on if I win
There's so much I could ask for, but there's just one thing I need
All I really want for Christmas is a family
Well, I guess I should go ahead and tell you now
If it's really true about that list you have
Somehow I always seem to end up in a fight
But I'm really trying hard not to be bad
But maybe if I had a brother or a dad to wrestle with
Maybe they could teach me how to get along
And from everything I've heard, it sounds like the greatest gift on earth
Would be a mom
All I want for Christmas is someone who'll be here
To sing me happy birthday for the next 100 years
And It's okay if they're not perfect or even if they're a little broken
That's alright, 'Cause so am I
Well, I guess I should go, it's almost time for bed
Maybe next time I write you I'll be at home
`Cause all I really want for Christmas is someone to tuck me in
Tell me I'll never be alone, someone whose love will never end
Of all that I could ask for, well, there's just one thing I need
All I really want for Christmas is a family
Monday, December 7, 2009
My Daughter Audra
From the first moment I laid eyes on her I knew she was going to be important in building God's kingdom. I didn't know how exactly. Initially, I thought she would end up on the mission field somewhere. I knew she was strong-willed and could accomplish anything she set her mind to. She was so smart - and not just in "book-learning" (although she was VERY smart in that department - but she was always so wise for her age. She got that from her dad.
I watched her grow into a beautiful young woman and meet the man of her dreams. Their marriage has been such a wonderful thing to watch. Their struggles have made them strong. Their differences have cemented them together into one.
This daughter of mine, so full of strength and grace is also passionate. When she believes in something she has the capacity to make everyone around her believe right along with her. She is determined and when her heart is set on something she will never give up. Brian is her equal in this.
Their sweet relationship with the Lord has led them down the path of adoption... not because they can't have children of their own but because they want to be obedient to the calling that God has put on their lives. This bumpy path that He has led them down is one that will lead to their bringing home His children, their little ones, and my grandchildren very soon.
Audra has set it in her heart to be a mother... a good mother... a godly mother. I will stand behind her...
* to guide her
* to advise her
* to help her
* to cheer her on
* to be quiet and listen.
I am so proud of the mother that God has ordained her to be. I am thrilled that He will give me the chance to witness the testimony that she is embarking on. And I will rise with her husband and her children and call her BLESSED.
No, she will not go to the mission field - she will bring the mission field into her home!
She has set her heart... she IS my heart. I love her so much.
I watched her grow into a beautiful young woman and meet the man of her dreams. Their marriage has been such a wonderful thing to watch. Their struggles have made them strong. Their differences have cemented them together into one.
This daughter of mine, so full of strength and grace is also passionate. When she believes in something she has the capacity to make everyone around her believe right along with her. She is determined and when her heart is set on something she will never give up. Brian is her equal in this.
Their sweet relationship with the Lord has led them down the path of adoption... not because they can't have children of their own but because they want to be obedient to the calling that God has put on their lives. This bumpy path that He has led them down is one that will lead to their bringing home His children, their little ones, and my grandchildren very soon.
Audra has set it in her heart to be a mother... a good mother... a godly mother. I will stand behind her...
* to guide her
* to advise her
* to help her
* to cheer her on
* to be quiet and listen.
I am so proud of the mother that God has ordained her to be. I am thrilled that He will give me the chance to witness the testimony that she is embarking on. And I will rise with her husband and her children and call her BLESSED.
No, she will not go to the mission field - she will bring the mission field into her home!
She has set her heart... she IS my heart. I love her so much.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
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