tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60203058577608565742024-03-05T22:40:30.890-05:00The Steward's Adoption Storysarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-5545106336782947892010-12-13T17:43:00.004-05:002010-12-13T18:00:37.448-05:00I made a difference to that one<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzVmEUUv5tOR45NdB-_mgCRWVzdJSWrGFpuE0wBi43tYNncobhTNZhIN6Vq2A-OR9BjiiordEdqOHit5Pbn9D_qUfsy_bWecUnli27Xka1rJPAqwu_0Dd10qdz3aKnexUCqpjg6121CA/s1600/tn.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550305339286537634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzVmEUUv5tOR45NdB-_mgCRWVzdJSWrGFpuE0wBi43tYNncobhTNZhIN6Vq2A-OR9BjiiordEdqOHit5Pbn9D_qUfsy_bWecUnli27Xka1rJPAqwu_0Dd10qdz3aKnexUCqpjg6121CA/s400/tn.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Early one morning a boy was walking along a beach. Hundreds of starfish lay stranded on the shore, having been washed onto the sands the night before by a storm. As he walked, the little boy would pick up a starfish at random and throw it back into the sea. An old man came down the beach, walking in the other direction. He asked the little boy what he was doing. "I'm saving starfish," he answered. "Young man, don't waste your time. There's no way that you can make a difference for all these starfish," the man said. The little boy leaned down, picked up one more, and threw it back into the sea. He looked the man in the eye and said, "I made a difference to that one."-adapted from the story by Loren Eiseley</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Today is the one year anniversary of our first meeting with my daughter Adanech Alaro Steward. You may think I am talking about her being a starfish and us throwing her a lifeline. I can tell you this that having her in my life has every day increased my joy. Every day I start fresh with the wonderful family God has entrusted to me. They throw me back into the ocean each day. Thank you God for making a difference to this one!</div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-50433556475497313552010-10-24T22:43:00.003-04:002010-10-24T23:06:48.281-04:00We cannot pretend we do not know.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPC7YEln24fgoW4N8eVFLAh3rDxbjyO1tdGtbx_vEiD7bHEolxwtkwkeR44Eg6cVDisqYrGZh2a7SpcP-1GQQMx11gIDwgLmZEQ29N0CJx3lLmVTJUDfaw456PvOuiu8gjl_12CCmyQIM/s1600/securedownload.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531809168423208226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPC7YEln24fgoW4N8eVFLAh3rDxbjyO1tdGtbx_vEiD7bHEolxwtkwkeR44Eg6cVDisqYrGZh2a7SpcP-1GQQMx11gIDwgLmZEQ29N0CJx3lLmVTJUDfaw456PvOuiu8gjl_12CCmyQIM/s400/securedownload.jpg" /></a><br /><div>It has been months since our last post. We are busy being a family. God is amazing.</div><div></div><div>I learned this week that a student in my class was going to bed hungry. This child was abandoned by his mother, who has a drug addiction, and left with his grandmother. Before his mom left she took all the money and food stamps. She is now in jail. Being a mother who has adopted from a forgien country I sometimes forget that children in my immediate reach are living lives of tragedy. God had been speaking to me about this child for several weeks. I assumed it was because of his obvious behavior issues. Little did I know that his world was crumbling. Just when I start to notice the "stuff" in my life that I want (ie. new carpet, shoes, ect..) God breaks my heart for a child who just needs love. He reminds me that he has given me blessings, not because I have earned them but because he expects me to give them away. "Touch the life of other people," he says to me. He knows I am not perfect. He knows the most disgusting thoughts that I have. He is not shocked and he does not turn away. He says look here and shows me that the glory is his. My life was not created to be perfect but to point to the only one who is. </div><div></div><div>God forgive me for my pity parties. Let my life not be about my material possessions but let it be about the people you love. Help me to spend the money you give to our family to touch the hearts of others. Point me in the direction you would have me go. In Jesus name Amen.</div><div></div><div><span style="color:#993399;"><em></em></span> </div><div><span style="color:#993399;"><em>...once our eyes are opened, we can't pretend we don't know what to do. God who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls, knows that we know, and holds us responsible to act..... </em></span></div><div><span style="color:#993399;"><em>Prov. 24:12 </em></span></div><div>-Sarah</div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-90281098318667126222010-04-16T01:08:00.004-04:002010-04-16T01:14:29.124-04:00THE TRUTH IS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmZidlBd_0ql_1y9aaKNtwxPmueA2XFzV7EL6Mps2zrsKKuUNZFpvQ2LBsxEuCwKOSag-gKUV8il4AcL88Sz6Ymq5b1VyC3tAIMxXFqDYyiwJCJH2FnBLeYOB-URAGyI9ybHxJfTwSTU/s1600/102_2210.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460598847285525090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmZidlBd_0ql_1y9aaKNtwxPmueA2XFzV7EL6Mps2zrsKKuUNZFpvQ2LBsxEuCwKOSag-gKUV8il4AcL88Sz6Ymq5b1VyC3tAIMxXFqDYyiwJCJH2FnBLeYOB-URAGyI9ybHxJfTwSTU/s400/102_2210.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9WQEEDNDcrIdzfrkQ1jPRDJlrMzKhA78s8-gOwti33afqRiYWP-3yHGLDESefMGpbpXdSlpFt34eC2JBnoepkgoDJA5yiGlOGPmmpFmqXOa4pR6LPZClCIloJ4NZo2JdGZSZGkK7z28/s1600/102_2124.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460598402419434962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9WQEEDNDcrIdzfrkQ1jPRDJlrMzKhA78s8-gOwti33afqRiYWP-3yHGLDESefMGpbpXdSlpFt34eC2JBnoepkgoDJA5yiGlOGPmmpFmqXOa4pR6LPZClCIloJ4NZo2JdGZSZGkK7z28/s400/102_2124.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">The truth is that adoption--international or domestic is amazing.<br />The truth is that this sweet baby girl has captured the hearts of our family members.<br />The truth is she is our daughter!<br />The truth is that she is unconditionally loved<br />by her earthly family and her heavenly Father!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br />We Are The Truth<br />A Campaign and Call to Action</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="left">The outrageous treatment of Artyem by his adoptive family has rightfully resulted in outrage by the Governments of Russia and the United States and all who care about children. The tragedy has cast a light on intercountry adoption that says it is not safe, the system failed and adopted children cause insurmountable problems. The heartbreak of Artyem Saviliev’s abandonment has once again elevated a singular incident to a level which may result in the suspension of intercountry adoption. Suspending adoption, even temporarily, will only cause thousands of children to suffer the debilitating effects of life in an orphanage.<br />Please Click <a href="http://www.jcics.org/Russia.htm">Here</a> to find out how you can help!!</div></div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-15174299091094317452010-04-02T09:39:00.001-04:002010-04-02T09:39:31.975-04:00Saturday ChristianSaturday Christian<br /><br /> I have been taught about the Last Supper and what it means. Jesus gathered his twelve disciples and revealed to them that He was the Messiah that was foretold by the prophets. He said that all the scriptures were to be fulfilled with Him for the glory of His Father. He gave the first communion in history by breaking the bread and drinking the wine, symbolic of his body and blood that would be shed the next day. He revealed that he knew Judas would betray Him and hand Him over to the Pharisees. He knew that He was to die a painful death on the cross.<br /><br /> I have been taught about Good Friday. I have read, seen movies, and looked at pictures depicting the horrible beating that Jesus took before he hung on the cross. I know that the weight of the cross caused Jesus to stumble and fall on his path to his death. That he received help in getting up the mount to his destination. I have heard the conversation between Jesus and the two thieves being hung with him. I know of the agonizing cry he gave out proclaiming that it is finished. The Bible says he was pierced in the side to see if He in fact was dead. This once again fulfilled scripture from the prophets of old, proving that He is the Messiah. I know that at the 9th hour he gave up his body to death.<br /><br /> I have been taught about Easter Sunday. They went to the grave to mourn and saw the rock covering the entrance had been moved. How they found no signs of Jesus other than His burial clothes laying in the spot His body should have been. I know that He revealed Himself too many people at the time and then ascended into Heaven to be seated at the right hand of His Father. I know that He sent the Holy Spirit down to help us thru our journey in life. I know that one day He will return to judge the living and the dead. I know that one day all knees will bow and proclaim He is the Lord.<br /><br />That covers Thursday, Friday, and Sunday for Easter week. But what happened on Saturday?<br /><br />After much prayer and seeking Gods face, I feel He is telling me that I am a Saturday Christian. I accept the Thursday, Friday and Sunday events as fact. I believe that what the Bible says is true about these events. I believe it so much that I have turned my life over to Jesus. I proclaim to those who will listen and those who won’t listen about what God has done in my life. I am not who I should be but I am not what I used to be. I am a new creature in Christ.<br /><br />When Jesus gave His last breath on the cross, the Bible says he was separated from the Father. To be separated from the Father is to be in Hell. I weep when I see the movie “Passion of the Christ.” I feel ashamed as I see the scars and flesh coming off Jesus body for my sins that I have committed. These are horrible things to have to watch whether you believe them or not. How much more did He suffer in Hell? What type of horror did He battle thru? What type of torment and demons came after Him? His body was destroyed on Earth but his soul was taking a much worse hit on the Saturday after his crucifixion. Do I really want to think about this part of His journey? If I weep at His body dying, what should I do at His soul being ripped apart in Hell for my sake? For my families sake? For my friends sake? For the worlds sake? Was it called Good Friday because Saturday was that much worse for Jesus?<br /><br />I have come to realize that I have to accept the Saturday as fact. That Jesus not only died on the cross for my sins but that He also went to Hell for me. I need to have no fear of death in my life. Hell has no part of my future. Hell has no part of my family’s future. Hell has no part in my friend’s future. When He rose from the grave, I rose from the grave. When He rose to the Father, I rose to the Father. When He comes again, I will be taken into Heaven with those who have accepted Jesus into there hearts. I will live in eternity with Him because the devil has been defeated and IT IS FINISHED.<br /><br />This Sunday I will be coming with a fire to Easter service. This Sunday I will be coming to sing songs of joy and praise to my God. This Sunday I will no longer be a Saturday Christian. I will gain a new freedom, I will gain a new boldness, and I will see the hand of God move in my entire household. He will move in my workplace, my community, and in my church. Lives will change around me and I will proclaim the victory. Not for my glory but for the glory of the only true Savior, Jesus Christ.<br /><br />Chris Stewardsarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-86416265506942770642010-03-01T17:56:00.003-05:002010-03-01T18:00:09.808-05:00What a day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIfiJROubZNjkI_BbsdNqln-GxSJ-AG1DhjMcPx1dkBadihcmLD_UvbEnPHbW48Ycohcfindc6KCyiccoomgxFWKHFMOP69-KLg0IEiwDptuH9nK_qpazmw8up2tO-fyJhriQHLTXQfM/s1600-h/102_2519.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443803934982851986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIfiJROubZNjkI_BbsdNqln-GxSJ-AG1DhjMcPx1dkBadihcmLD_UvbEnPHbW48Ycohcfindc6KCyiccoomgxFWKHFMOP69-KLg0IEiwDptuH9nK_qpazmw8up2tO-fyJhriQHLTXQfM/s400/102_2519.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38hvPjl-ZNCx0-rJqRaYwceI1zcAeTu9YqnSbWEh2fp_ayXyH_M4aTd1IervtZ3Yq9FmZkQeh7X3z8Ni7gy9sqhPRmOWzEmpozXOgh6ho5gvFnFjfEpH8rn-CrGXOrKZW814WPKoBhuQ/s1600-h/102_2518.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443803817029380098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38hvPjl-ZNCx0-rJqRaYwceI1zcAeTu9YqnSbWEh2fp_ayXyH_M4aTd1IervtZ3Yq9FmZkQeh7X3z8Ni7gy9sqhPRmOWzEmpozXOgh6ho5gvFnFjfEpH8rn-CrGXOrKZW814WPKoBhuQ/s400/102_2518.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Today Addi read the paper and built a train with her big brother. She is amazed at being outside now and just stares and stares at things. God is our healer!</div></div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-76508301728885055692010-02-25T17:34:00.005-05:002010-02-25T17:36:38.361-05:00Is it worth it?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPvjMV4pmIb615iy9usGbEEYerEejwZcyo84dJTKD4Jxmce94A6rRy2iIoe9ganEw1JtTR31LZ5iWylH9L4hxBmh4NRHA4d_JBphUPjM8Y9C2C3qbiA_NuhFAYClOphuwlJS2a1TcO_g/s1600-h/102_2517.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442313619252689730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPvjMV4pmIb615iy9usGbEEYerEejwZcyo84dJTKD4Jxmce94A6rRy2iIoe9ganEw1JtTR31LZ5iWylH9L4hxBmh4NRHA4d_JBphUPjM8Y9C2C3qbiA_NuhFAYClOphuwlJS2a1TcO_g/s400/102_2517.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZ9-tD_gr-l3U6Xf38Pu3GQGiZXSGNXvSLyboxiBX_xbkc502CqKk6ksF4RMuQPrzCoEhdlSPA9RrDuTIbVoyQCjX-F_xiDEfAdMk5GAKCrbaOB4WbnAZQK0pbSqxmRYW0RUNcY4U6tw/s1600-h/102_2516.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442313496546643490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZ9-tD_gr-l3U6Xf38Pu3GQGiZXSGNXvSLyboxiBX_xbkc502CqKk6ksF4RMuQPrzCoEhdlSPA9RrDuTIbVoyQCjX-F_xiDEfAdMk5GAKCrbaOB4WbnAZQK0pbSqxmRYW0RUNcY4U6tw/s400/102_2516.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>I think you can see the answer to that question. This is a new day for Addi. The world just got brighter and her destiny lies ahead. All praise to God.</div><br /><br /><div></div></div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-12994527374138736052010-02-21T16:32:00.002-05:002010-02-21T16:35:49.362-05:00Let the thaw begin<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1G1k0PjxdsjhgKGPtBMHyXz3CXoapPy-g3MM3Z_awNzsc0AoCVXul_XkTjon-saqshB8sCR64H3UKPmHqD5SWVo35Agt-eCk8v6qFEQ6Hn-YQb7bRdCKPgFKK1FSnJbYe2a_hU99bJQ/s1600-h/102_2511.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440813604417197938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1G1k0PjxdsjhgKGPtBMHyXz3CXoapPy-g3MM3Z_awNzsc0AoCVXul_XkTjon-saqshB8sCR64H3UKPmHqD5SWVo35Agt-eCk8v6qFEQ6Hn-YQb7bRdCKPgFKK1FSnJbYe2a_hU99bJQ/s400/102_2511.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Just an updated kid photo. Addi has her second surgery this coming Wendsday, we will post after that is completed. On a side note, we had her fitted for glasses and she is sooo stinking cute in them.</div><br /><div></div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-59887881636889372622010-02-09T14:38:00.002-05:002010-02-09T14:45:14.077-05:00You won't like me when I'm angry!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtp8vFgaVNuUqNUcW2wOkkYwI2oY_K19xe7cVRceb4caCVxDlFnQRi0VmThrYWcdV26AsaAV44rkg5pb0NSXroEInjVTl8zVAbX3mldUw9vdfTl1YBhiRhuEPQaT1dmp9qP-MhJqqPrZY/s1600-h/102_2473.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436332025136244674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtp8vFgaVNuUqNUcW2wOkkYwI2oY_K19xe7cVRceb4caCVxDlFnQRi0VmThrYWcdV26AsaAV44rkg5pb0NSXroEInjVTl8zVAbX3mldUw9vdfTl1YBhiRhuEPQaT1dmp9qP-MhJqqPrZY/s400/102_2473.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Actually I love it when she is angry, sad, happy, laughing, or not wanting me but wanting her Mom! Addi is still waiting for her second surgery and then she will be fitted with glasses. We can't wait to see the expression on her face when her vision is clear! We are learning lots of words and using them in the correct context now. This girl is not the baby doll type that is for sure. And when she gets MAD look out!</div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-57433017589063497732010-01-29T09:45:00.002-05:002010-01-29T09:47:38.761-05:00One down and one to go<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPUq8vdH-FpLYgTAJf5Pvgz_hXhp1puINRlAeya0vUSxasgrzA4mVV88px7AAcJBGF2yoScwuY_oFmK4R01bqgPSWydEoi2lnFADv__sD3ha3rMl7tUOQV1PDX6z81sMUVhDS8fl5NNQ/s1600-h/102_2471.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432173430590876226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPUq8vdH-FpLYgTAJf5Pvgz_hXhp1puINRlAeya0vUSxasgrzA4mVV88px7AAcJBGF2yoScwuY_oFmK4R01bqgPSWydEoi2lnFADv__sD3ha3rMl7tUOQV1PDX6z81sMUVhDS8fl5NNQ/s400/102_2471.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Addi had her first surgery to remove the cataracts in her eyes. She is doing very well at leaving her patch on and as you can see her smile is working. God is working in this house! THANK YOU JESUS!</div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-11510091555267580592010-01-20T23:26:00.002-05:002010-01-20T23:28:24.961-05:00We made the newsWe made the news! What a blessing to have this video for Addi! What an opportunity to share our joy! Check it out!<br /><a href="http://www.wave3.com/global/category.asp?c=151146&clipId=&topVideoCatNo=5728&topVideoCatNoB=76863&topVideoCatNoC=97701&topVideoCatNoD=97702&topVideoCatNoE=101703&clipId=4468223&autostart=true">http://www.wave3.com/global/category.asp?c=151146&clipId=&topVideoCatNo=5728&topVideoCatNoB=76863&topVideoCatNoC=97701&topVideoCatNoD=97702&topVideoCatNoE=101703&clipId=4468223&autostart=true</a>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-62385264497957979792010-01-14T10:38:00.002-05:002010-01-14T10:42:31.040-05:00One month ago<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmkQEN4Ch0nD0oZ2nz2zCyAwAJUifuUVp2BB3nOLGdNmrgfGbUeI7ssDnYgn-SZqovPM0psD4pKs52hkE9hUcFJ_24LSa4yzjW2ZY9u3MM-sLzBn9_AuBI6rHMsP7ikYwxOp4vRKRR5Y/s1600-h/102_2437.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426621257474206354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmkQEN4Ch0nD0oZ2nz2zCyAwAJUifuUVp2BB3nOLGdNmrgfGbUeI7ssDnYgn-SZqovPM0psD4pKs52hkE9hUcFJ_24LSa4yzjW2ZY9u3MM-sLzBn9_AuBI6rHMsP7ikYwxOp4vRKRR5Y/s400/102_2437.JPG" /></a><br /><div>One month ago yesterday to be exact this little girl came into our lives. I can't imagine life without her. The void that we felt has been filled and our joy is overwhelming. We have her baby dedication coming up this Sunday at church. So excited for that day to be here! To return to the Lord what he has given us. For her to go further then we go! To know that someday we will have eternity together!</div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-46373211927164040652010-01-08T22:39:00.003-05:002010-01-08T22:43:21.881-05:00Snow Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmPFdxy-XpgVTZo8RZkwgWaXya0iQPVTt_bI8Sm8NzI7eEs_PYDRZO-Pm2VmMBJjZSgqQsNZH7NILfSAD3RftIjKVuBwUcPX87M29g8wevMhXmK1qrxBU8uUmvRc37Q6IYqvmP6b2DSA/s1600-h/102_2425.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424580549770389394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmPFdxy-XpgVTZo8RZkwgWaXya0iQPVTt_bI8Sm8NzI7eEs_PYDRZO-Pm2VmMBJjZSgqQsNZH7NILfSAD3RftIjKVuBwUcPX87M29g8wevMhXmK1qrxBU8uUmvRc37Q6IYqvmP6b2DSA/s400/102_2425.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fcgg4kR2-BCd792USwxF2hkR51D_cXIpJxHDgrwdg_Md1EgOh_l4X9Pgq_ctW0jQzUFBnZzOtq0XOKVEdDqeiJB_1YgVijFTIuIXRx_cRmpXTniQddx7s2GT_8INT_-G_U1X4Qm8M_A/s1600-h/102_2424.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424580420968181026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fcgg4kR2-BCd792USwxF2hkR51D_cXIpJxHDgrwdg_Md1EgOh_l4X9Pgq_ctW0jQzUFBnZzOtq0XOKVEdDqeiJB_1YgVijFTIuIXRx_cRmpXTniQddx7s2GT_8INT_-G_U1X4Qm8M_A/s400/102_2424.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>25 minutes of getting ready for 5 minutes of play time. I wish I knew what was going on in her head at the sight of the snow and the cold temperatures. So cool to have all these first experiences with her. She is looking very stylish I must say.</div></div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-36936706485150423412010-01-04T21:06:00.003-05:002010-01-04T21:10:14.083-05:00How is the baby doing?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNF9ZOSFpUAxjDAQN-PxKPurprBBWnLCjcEOTqk6z98w09u2320WML9iHhzKfPjUh0Z1274RZ8M_OGWpv4cdVhbp9Y7Mr7EVY9lCUibkVNO0m9fwrP5H8IZDN-SNw6IkjDSUUML-0PRQ/s1600-h/102_2418.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423072201000695490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNF9ZOSFpUAxjDAQN-PxKPurprBBWnLCjcEOTqk6z98w09u2320WML9iHhzKfPjUh0Z1274RZ8M_OGWpv4cdVhbp9Y7Mr7EVY9lCUibkVNO0m9fwrP5H8IZDN-SNw6IkjDSUUML-0PRQ/s400/102_2418.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYzH799hSdSsPit7kcbvasLBQcDNsyu_4RQI_FfnqjP9Cw001ajOjFFFKgveDrHUEu-ZZFnSTJujoQy2NT9XGim9QCQHwsiRJqdsazspEckuVD4BhVI1ZhHA5n29O9KVgxcUgnU5dYhk/s1600-h/102_2414.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423072059991582530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYzH799hSdSsPit7kcbvasLBQcDNsyu_4RQI_FfnqjP9Cw001ajOjFFFKgveDrHUEu-ZZFnSTJujoQy2NT9XGim9QCQHwsiRJqdsazspEckuVD4BhVI1ZhHA5n29O9KVgxcUgnU5dYhk/s400/102_2414.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>The most asked question that we hear? How is the baby doing? I think the baby is just fine and not only is she fine, she ROCKS in the band! Sweet!</div></div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-43520762287541148432010-01-03T16:26:00.001-05:002010-01-03T16:29:24.190-05:00My cookies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheYzetrAtYLTCQ6wF3NeyE9cRHRdgWh47rNn3AcbbM2cmmMFTE5wT7xht5cX-YZU2LDmatVrLFMDBzTWLenjassLwJPH7eLGjUBVS0o4PSHo3x_08rkrROeSbyHn6hw6vVFiePrcgVUCA/s1600-h/102_2391.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422628329856895442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheYzetrAtYLTCQ6wF3NeyE9cRHRdgWh47rNn3AcbbM2cmmMFTE5wT7xht5cX-YZU2LDmatVrLFMDBzTWLenjassLwJPH7eLGjUBVS0o4PSHo3x_08rkrROeSbyHn6hw6vVFiePrcgVUCA/s400/102_2391.JPG" /></a><br /><div>We will be doing a baby dedication at our church in the next few weeks! AWESOME! In the meantime don't dare take my girls cookies! She will get angry!</div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-89340898096563900502009-12-29T19:56:00.003-05:002009-12-29T20:08:07.461-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFD6eeLytCDg7znjD7dswHS1QdbS3yVZKjNb6PwBK9btN38YAczs3BCTUrEukJ6vDQhPoeMchio5w1AsnfZcdACT3HdLSusWnXdnGdZJpC0roAkEZ2dJXO7jbQbRg_Zbc3GcH4oyp10A0/s1600-h/102_2407.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420829691431998754" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFD6eeLytCDg7znjD7dswHS1QdbS3yVZKjNb6PwBK9btN38YAczs3BCTUrEukJ6vDQhPoeMchio5w1AsnfZcdACT3HdLSusWnXdnGdZJpC0roAkEZ2dJXO7jbQbRg_Zbc3GcH4oyp10A0/s400/102_2407.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-6YtN4UZIWsdvXzA76bmTltW2P_zCt0hAybC995Va9JvJF51JHLQ4-4GobnsOnnB90OvIpdSc8cfbQ_vKHzkqX_61fTXVuvHFmJW82548hpfnEkON9kd9N-xhcQQ6l-S3ZUHorWQzNA/s1600-h/102_2350.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420829461847952962" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-6YtN4UZIWsdvXzA76bmTltW2P_zCt0hAybC995Va9JvJF51JHLQ4-4GobnsOnnB90OvIpdSc8cfbQ_vKHzkqX_61fTXVuvHFmJW82548hpfnEkON9kd9N-xhcQQ6l-S3ZUHorWQzNA/s400/102_2350.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>We are experiencing some cabin fever but doing very well despite that. This staying at home part is hard to do. Addi is adjusting very well and starting to eat some "normal" foods. She really likes to play with the boys and they still adore her. Noah and Sean always want to know when Addi is going to wake up from her naps. She does get frustrated because she can't communicate what she wants but she is attempting to repeat sounds and words. She wakes up very sad at times and that makes me wonder what she is dreaming or expecting when she wakes up. Her temper tantrums have slowed down though and she still sleeps all night. What a blessing God has given to us! </div></div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-53236595771062380382009-12-25T15:52:00.003-05:002009-12-25T15:55:30.759-05:00Bet you were not expecting this<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcznB0fo_hRwLwz68RcaFQda616V0K7FZrnLIr0rjm1QQGMULD-9wcEQ5YREyP3G6FF5DWpvwd8QK7x4srO60p-3MUVVpNn7i9nRoNivpGWX1I91umtwev_oRVe9-mIgF_1VE1Q6Idsoc/s1600-h/102_2399.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419280038189293586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcznB0fo_hRwLwz68RcaFQda616V0K7FZrnLIr0rjm1QQGMULD-9wcEQ5YREyP3G6FF5DWpvwd8QK7x4srO60p-3MUVVpNn7i9nRoNivpGWX1I91umtwev_oRVe9-mIgF_1VE1Q6Idsoc/s400/102_2399.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Princess Addi has been captured by storm troopers in pajama pants! HELP! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!</div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-23223772676977947442009-12-24T08:48:00.002-05:002009-12-24T08:51:19.002-05:00Our first dress<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Rchyphenhyphen8QDrdsXacpVVjAOrl_Ho39h-Uct4Jrrh0lAvZMegd4e76e6I2oS2wBY96Ts1CORnU1O1A5EmKa-M1VhZEh2YVadtaL_eBN_udQda_1cJ1glxgHM_LJhzOHEHRbPy8OKBvoUcps8/s1600-h/102_2304.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418799898594217810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Rchyphenhyphen8QDrdsXacpVVjAOrl_Ho39h-Uct4Jrrh0lAvZMegd4e76e6I2oS2wBY96Ts1CORnU1O1A5EmKa-M1VhZEh2YVadtaL_eBN_udQda_1cJ1glxgHM_LJhzOHEHRbPy8OKBvoUcps8/s400/102_2304.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Here she is the Princess! We made a quick stop to our Christmas service at church. It was nice to see everyone after being gone for a few weeks. We are trying to go slowly and not overwhelm her but as you can see in the picture she was a little unsure of her clothing. </div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-91049149147920839382009-12-22T21:56:00.003-05:002009-12-22T22:03:08.946-05:00The New Hair<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMlPb5IbivmzwymdfeRklXG2Dx3TOMTDpD4RVLqAdkTMKDUMD4ZJLRmtcCUeqR1Y9VqW8ItynLjLHwKzJJcJFTP7xLzkCwGcvLJzp0OqqnlN8YMu8KoxFBpQMaPomk5_DnUmDPyzQc3Y/s1600-h/102_2293.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418260713799368850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMlPb5IbivmzwymdfeRklXG2Dx3TOMTDpD4RVLqAdkTMKDUMD4ZJLRmtcCUeqR1Y9VqW8ItynLjLHwKzJJcJFTP7xLzkCwGcvLJzp0OqqnlN8YMu8KoxFBpQMaPomk5_DnUmDPyzQc3Y/s400/102_2293.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Today our friend Margaret came over and gave us some tips on doing Addis' hair. Though she looks a little upset in the picture, it did come out cute. We also have her first doctor appointment set for January. She has been a doll for us so far. Our 3 year old, Noah, is showing some signs of jealousy, so we are keeping an eye on that. We must make sure to spend separate and together time with all three children. I'm sure there will be some difficult moments ahead but I have faith that all will be well. Looking forward to a great Christmas.</div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-9937854707621111282009-12-21T08:08:00.003-05:002009-12-21T08:13:15.703-05:00Back to normal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_njmtOIzXXCdt8t-vXqvEz9ZaGMwdZ7sXt5fIJXodJbS9blkmtDAkNaNrlen2r3h2EWJemMOv9Llv686ez2PQ8sbsnDYJUNLtTELYgDGOdv0nNkExeECaT4f8egLgzDtZRatPj_k7RBk/s1600-h/102_2275.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417676843717470802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_njmtOIzXXCdt8t-vXqvEz9ZaGMwdZ7sXt5fIJXodJbS9blkmtDAkNaNrlen2r3h2EWJemMOv9Llv686ez2PQ8sbsnDYJUNLtTELYgDGOdv0nNkExeECaT4f8egLgzDtZRatPj_k7RBk/s400/102_2275.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwLRFHyoZSD3fX5Rn8BjaiCJeP4wCl24Ubfc3U5BiXG28L4axkXwYyoDEs1z_HuZ3aY6jZkgwnBlrGq39k8zsND9P2dq15yTKXKfFizo_5Lr3Fvtoh13ZhPFNY_RDKIpCqZEK2b9On40/s1600-h/102_2274.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417676733378922322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwLRFHyoZSD3fX5Rn8BjaiCJeP4wCl24Ubfc3U5BiXG28L4axkXwYyoDEs1z_HuZ3aY6jZkgwnBlrGq39k8zsND9P2dq15yTKXKfFizo_5Lr3Fvtoh13ZhPFNY_RDKIpCqZEK2b9On40/s400/102_2274.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>I think we are back on our feet. Sarah is off work until Feb 2010 and I still have a week of vacation. Christmas is going to be great this year. We are just staying home and people are coming to us. Addi is doing great. She is eating more and sleeps all thru the night. The boys follow her around and just love being with her. She already copies every move they make. I pray that never changes as my children learn to live for the Lord!</div></div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-68816276072646001222009-12-19T14:12:00.005-05:002009-12-19T14:16:22.114-05:00We are home and tired<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3wT6fSc0nEQ5FGSiP9lwE61cByYXfuIvnhPXk4YXzZfOzthsWfArpO1E__sSEIF5-nbZAXth19g-UK5ytDHqZ4fvHykjb32ibk_iuxc28yTRlF3PsitFFqZowzFKA36J7JxU0AsMKAI/s1600-h/102_2271.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417027988113955010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3wT6fSc0nEQ5FGSiP9lwE61cByYXfuIvnhPXk4YXzZfOzthsWfArpO1E__sSEIF5-nbZAXth19g-UK5ytDHqZ4fvHykjb32ibk_iuxc28yTRlF3PsitFFqZowzFKA36J7JxU0AsMKAI/s400/102_2271.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2nqZG2Si5c227Tdc182c5tSv9VvcFTdYUhhIR0fIH20cpXn3s-oxBJDlHVl52qZQlEgm663Rh8tiUxnZEn1BEVkZbmFWQw_80K2NY-DXtCsEakEQkw7lGp0XTmg2mu-vWt4gVS0jMZg/s1600-h/dad.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417027856295541186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2nqZG2Si5c227Tdc182c5tSv9VvcFTdYUhhIR0fIH20cpXn3s-oxBJDlHVl52qZQlEgm663Rh8tiUxnZEn1BEVkZbmFWQw_80K2NY-DXtCsEakEQkw7lGp0XTmg2mu-vWt4gVS0jMZg/s400/dad.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnamaV135Yh7Yt_1b5YSgSs5xBpa7CAKre8cSkoepI77rFG_h4U2oT5_ADkENWut3r_lps_HVmGQ2_k-cTIpojMuchYenKbKNOtZAseQWs1-M1zbZXMIDy7Oh4RzmyKfdCFlcOWBZHbA/s1600-h/mom.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417027736905089890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnamaV135Yh7Yt_1b5YSgSs5xBpa7CAKre8cSkoepI77rFG_h4U2oT5_ADkENWut3r_lps_HVmGQ2_k-cTIpojMuchYenKbKNOtZAseQWs1-M1zbZXMIDy7Oh4RzmyKfdCFlcOWBZHbA/s400/mom.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>What a week! Lots to say but very worn out. More info to follow but Addie is home!</div></div></div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-78595252826827194052009-12-09T22:27:00.002-05:002009-12-09T22:29:28.410-05:00And we are offBusy couple of weeks we had but I think we are ready. We leave tomorrow and get to Ethiopia on Saturday. We will have our girl in our arms on Sunday about 2:00 PM Eastern time. WE ARE COMING BABY GIRL!!!sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-35322499695191844332009-11-19T18:43:00.001-05:002009-11-19T18:45:27.585-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqh-R0jvIXWDdTMgsT6nBlqCYBcQvRENAYm5NvPM1t_bokoXskq4UfYdF83UZOyVaGdiquH2HYzvI17Xj4voSsy3S-Psj9AX2xVqd_lykJliGDdc7afL-RIQDg_olsIDrvvbzwxgLzYM/s1600/mouth.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 138px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405964880122373186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqh-R0jvIXWDdTMgsT6nBlqCYBcQvRENAYm5NvPM1t_bokoXskq4UfYdF83UZOyVaGdiquH2HYzvI17Xj4voSsy3S-Psj9AX2xVqd_lykJliGDdc7afL-RIQDg_olsIDrvvbzwxgLzYM/s400/mouth.JPG" /></a> Here is another seek peek at our beautiful daughter. Enjoy!<br /><div></div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-73660070915915145992009-11-19T18:10:00.006-05:002009-11-19T22:13:38.852-05:00Home for Christmas!!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxK2COhMdEBatveZGvoWMJ4G7v02L6o1a0yJ4ogZ3i9XuiX-HyKSnbL02zxz4cKjCmrCr047pteGlnrPY4YnAClGOJ37oDuLl-m5kEQxHmPiEVZT4mj8GVZBCMDkzpi942N-D8yzoY_UA/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405961504553869330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxK2COhMdEBatveZGvoWMJ4G7v02L6o1a0yJ4ogZ3i9XuiX-HyKSnbL02zxz4cKjCmrCr047pteGlnrPY4YnAClGOJ37oDuLl-m5kEQxHmPiEVZT4mj8GVZBCMDkzpi942N-D8yzoY_UA/s400/008.JPG" /></a><br /><div>No one even complained about the group picture.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIDVnfJODFZdg-rwCZqDEQIDS5EkXfb72V7hDhEh-JH_8rro2SKvMMFiFGbc8e-ufttRCVMO-lLZ8sfMwgLaSdDqqwCGBvcsDM9d4LUKsTvugNsz32ZshHObJHd_OjdpwRBmQCOwAqGdE/s1600/008.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtWxoya3N6tYADno21P85YPnQjkXEL7OqbCGWqNfPaV0hkaEVXNBKXyTtxlayLaCkcht0yw7YNtUiPzuIvb8zRNdD8iHFR2Gy4o0U6t_gIG2aPTUC6rnMy7NEJa-c_8EPmdUGigL5V8c/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 316px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 203px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405958316089909874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtWxoya3N6tYADno21P85YPnQjkXEL7OqbCGWqNfPaV0hkaEVXNBKXyTtxlayLaCkcht0yw7YNtUiPzuIvb8zRNdD8iHFR2Gy4o0U6t_gIG2aPTUC6rnMy7NEJa-c_8EPmdUGigL5V8c/s400/001.JPG" /></a> This week has been an amazing week. On Tuesday we were finally able to celebrate passing court. We celebrated by inviting some of our family and friends to a local Ethiopian restaurant. We were so honored and blessed to have this group of people with us. They are some of our dearest friends and have been supportive throughout the entire process.<br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>This is a picture of the kids table. We had 9 altogether. The next time we go we will have 10! The servers at the resturant were so understanding and helpful. </div><div></div><div>After an amazing evening on Tuesday we got a phone call on Wednesday from Christy our caseworker. Baby A does not have TB and we will be traveling to meet her on December 10. She will be home before Christmas. She is truely a mircle and a gift from our God. I cried on the way to work this morning because I am amazed once again that God knew of her before she was born and He created her for our family. </div><div></div><div></div><div>Here are some interesting facts about Baby A we learned in the latest update:</div><div></div><div>1. Her birthday is not listed as November 8, 2007 but rather December 8, 2007</div><div></div><div>2. She weights about 24lbs</div><div></div><div>3. She is still drinking out of a bottle every 3 hours (I guess we will need bottles).</div><div></div><div>4. She is saying some words: yes, no, and saying some words for foods.</div><div></div><div>5. Her personality was described as "Big" and friendly but she will throw a tantrum when she does not get what she wants (this does not sound any different than the kids who already live at my house). </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-4151856786733323412009-11-13T09:26:00.002-05:002009-11-13T09:36:04.764-05:00What a roller coasterThis week has been so emotional. We have had our own good news coming in and we see other families praise reports coming in. Each one of the children has such a story behind them that will be powerful when used for the Glory of Our God. God is so good. At the same time we see reports of delays, missing paperwork and frustration with other families journey. We know and understand how frustrating this can be. Our hearts break for those at this stage. For those that may be traveling with us, we already feel a special bond by following your blogs and we can't wait to meet in person! For those still waiting I want to leave this verse Exodus 14:13<br />Don't be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today.sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020305857760856574.post-16390886057114093612009-11-11T22:54:00.004-05:002009-11-11T23:08:52.766-05:00The Newest Steward<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSKnGSHax-SFTWz5SdJBe9QQkaFyb74uFj3StKa7TUg1cal01XtDgY8GxnpPvUBPVE_Q6YhGqmFntSQBS6mlYO8-WomouPSr0JlaePidug4gAoX08ZRUsQGer_m2ciTtVxi9SdLD7XZw/s1600-h/eyes.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 138px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403064227136304050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSKnGSHax-SFTWz5SdJBe9QQkaFyb74uFj3StKa7TUg1cal01XtDgY8GxnpPvUBPVE_Q6YhGqmFntSQBS6mlYO8-WomouPSr0JlaePidug4gAoX08ZRUsQGer_m2ciTtVxi9SdLD7XZw/s400/eyes.JPG" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div>So today at 12:00 PM Christy our case manager called to tell us that we are officially Baby A's Mom and Dad! I started crying like a crazy person and said a few incoherent things but I think I asked a few good questions. We will call tomorrow with a list of questions. Tonight we will just soak in the feeling of gaining a daughter who upon first sight we knew was ours in the first place. Full pictures are not suggested to be posted until we get her home but I think from this view you can see we have the most beautiful Ethiopian princess ever! We are thankful to God and all who have been praying for us. We continue to lift up the other families waiting on court dates and results. I want to ask for a special prayer for the Hernandez family as they are now going through the same delay that we experienced. Lord give them peace and comfort knowing that there child is safe and being loved at Hannah's Hope.</div><br /><br /><div>Chris and Sarah Steward </div></div></div>sarahestewardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398920164716397246noreply@blogger.com7