In other news our little Sweet Pea has been sick, sick, sick. She has a respiratory infection and has been on round the clock breathing treatments for the last several days. She had a rough weekend and I was so thankful we were able to get her into the Dr.'s on Monday. Our eldest dd battles asthma, so we are used to the respiratory problems, but it is still so scary.We have a really wonderful Pediatrician. He spent a long time listening to her lungs and checking her over on Monday. As I watched him my eyes just filled with tears thinking of all the Mamas around the world who don't have medical care so readily available. What do they do when their babies can't breathe? Who do they call when there is no 911 and their children are hurt, bleeding, dying? We are so blessed.
I went to Ethiopia for the sole purpose to bring home our Wee Babe. I never expected to fall in love with the country and the people. I never expected for God to open my eyes and change my perspective on so many things. The things I saw there have forever changed my heart. I just pray that God can use me to somehow make a difference
The picture of the tights is for your Auntie Robin :o)
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Renee, The pic of the 9 is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing that. I'll be praying for SweetPea. Yes, Africa gets into, on and all around your heart doesn't it? Look at what it did to us, LOL.
Praying for your sweet baby.
Shana
Renee, we had to do the round the clock breathing treatments when our now 3 yodd was 5 months. She had pneumonia. I thought about the same thing you said, that I was so thankful for the medical treatments God has made available in our nation.
I know being up round the clock for those treatments is tiring for a mama because even when baby sleeps, you still check on her. I'll pray for you to have strength.
Your newest dd is lovely.
Renee, I LOVE the pic of all your precious kiddos.... absolutely awesome!
Africa does have a way of getting into your heart, doesn't it? As long as I can remember, I've wanted to raise my kids in a grass hut in Africa.... so awesome that I'm about to make my 3rd trip there! there's just something about it.... I totally understand :)
Sorry about your sweet baby girl! those respiratory illnesses are so scary. I'm glad that she hasn't had to be in the hospital. Keep up the good work, and Jesus will make her all better soon :) Love to all of you!
Your children are SO beautiful!!
KT
Congrats on the readoption. Someday we'll get it together and take care of that too. 8^)
I'm so sorry to hear about the respiratory stuff. The picture of your older daughter giving the baby a breathing treatment is sweet, but heart breaking. I will definitely be praying that she gets to feeling better soon.
Ethiopia changed me in that very same way. Isn't it amazing what God can do in our hearts in just a few days?!
Auntie sez "loves those tights!!" I'm so glad that the adoption if officially official. Your picture reminds me of that show "8 is Enough" only somebody snuck a baby in at the top. hee hee.
Many prayers for our Sweet Pea to get better.
Dear Renee,
I loved the picture of all NINE children :). How beautiful. Thanks for sharing your story with us all. I want to start praising our Lord by telling what He has done for our family, too. I'm stuck on a name for my blog, then I'll be ready to go. Got any ideas? I LOVE YOU!! See you in May, Lord willing.
Renee, Although we didn't travel to Ethiopia for our baby, we still fell in love with the country. When our little one was in the hospital with breathing problems, I kept saying, "At least he's here and can get help." My eyes teared as well for all of the mamas and babies without medical care as well. We are so blessed.
Hope everyone starts to feel better.
Praying for your little one.
If I remember correctly, one of your precious warriors for Christ came home with Mollusum. We are struggling with this with our son...how did you treat it???
Blessings,
Corrie
horse23mom@yahoo.com
Thanks, in advance for your response!
I loved reading your blog! I scanned every page. I found your link on another blog. We are a Christian family interested in adopting from Ethiopia too. I hope your little girl is feeling better.
Joy B
ajbartsch@yahoo.com
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