Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Snow Days and a Christmas miracle...

 Waiting for snow days...Weird this time of year it usually snows around here and it hasn't!
The kids have been waiting, anxiously waiting! LOL! So I had to make this layout!
 I made this in November and it is still not snowing... I wonder if we will have a white Christmas...The weather people are not thinking so. Last year it snowed alot the night before Christmas and we woke up to snow covered sidewalks!  Normally I am not a fan of the snow - not because of me but because hubby doesn't like driving in it. I do hope it snow this year though, it will be our last white Christmas if it does.

We are moving. There I said it - it still doesn't seem real, but considering how quickly it is coming I need to get with reality! So hubby is so awesome and I am not the only one who thinks so! They gave him a promotion and are moving us to TEXAS! Whoa! We will be moving the second week on Jan, like I said it is all happening SO FAST!
SO here it is our most recent miracle…If you have been following my blog for any period of time or know our family in person you know we have adopted three kids with severe special needs.(We also have two bio kids) We have been praying for years for help for these three little ones (8,7&5). We live in a very small town and recently their doc has wanted to send us to a big hospital(in another state) to admit one of our kids in a treatment facility because our doc is out of answers- he would like a team of docs to evaluate him. I cannot tell you how scary it is to have a doc admit to you that he is out of ideas. He even presented his case (without revealing his name of course) at a doc convention with no answers(His case and history is extreme). Well we have 5 kids and limited finances – not to mention hubby has to work and I can’t just take off indefinitely in a hotel with 5 kids. So we have been praying for a miracle.

Hubby is a hard worker – they just offered him a promotion, in another state. Before they made an offer we prayed. We prayed that God would either open or shut that door so we would know that it was in His will for us to go. My hubby decided in his mind that if they offer was a 3-5% increase he would have to accept it. So not only did he receive an offer with an increase – it is an 8%increase (God’s math)! In addition it is in a city and state that has not only one but THREE facilities that treat our type of kids. In addition the company is paying for everything- the move, to fly our family out there, they will even buy the house if it doesn’t sell in two months. If that isn’t a Christmas miracle I don’t know what is!

I am praying for a Christmas miracle for you too!
Merry Christmas!

17 comments:

Bernice said...

Fabulous news Rita. Which city in Texas?

Lindy said...

Rita that is great news!!!!! Merry christmas!!!

Hugs~Lindy

Margie H said...

First of all, bless you and your hubby for opening your hearts for these wonderful kids!

I know that moving is tough - done it 20+ times! LOL! Keep your chin up! Looks like TX might hold the answers for those kids :)

I pray that you will have a smooth transition! Have a wonderful holiday - something to look forward to in 2011!! xo

Mary Jo said...

Rita - that is so wonderful!!
I am so happy for you and wish you a smooth and easy move.
Good luck in your new home!

fairyrocks said...

I think I am as happy for you as you are at this moment!!!! I hope you find the answers you need to keep your children healthy
I love a Christmas Miracle
And I am still wishing for snow for those kids to play in
Hugs Pam J.C.

Cheryl Nelson said...

BIG HUGS! How wonderful for your Christmas miracle!!! God truly does know each of our needs in particular.
I'm so happy and excited for your family! Good luck with your move!
*oh and I adore your fabulous lo!!

Suzanne said...

Oh Rita, what exciting news! So happy for you! Great layout, but that photo is precious! Merry Christmas to you and yours. :-)

Kelly Massman said...

Just love it! I may LIFT parts of it! :-)

patti west said...

Your Christmas miracle story gave me goosebumps, Rita!! I am so glad for your family and wish you all well. I hope this new city/with medical facilities comes through w/answers and a plan for your child. {{hugs!}}

Michelle H. said...

Rita, I'm so excited that everything worked out and that the Lord blessed you with a bigger raise and that they will pay for the move!!
We will have to meet one day since I live only 6 hours away!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Blessings,
Michelle

Karen AKA Soccerboyzmom said...

Congratulations -- there is a reason for everything.

Kelly C said...

Good luck with the move and thankful that things are working out!

hilde janbroers said...

what a sweet layout! Merry Christmas Rita!

joni said...

Rita, that is truly a Christmas miracle!!! How wonderful that you were able to take in 3 children in addition to your own...and that you were provided an opportunity for so much more! You are blessed! I am so thrilled for you!!! Thanks for sharing this story!!!
hugs,
joni

marilyn said...

So glad to hear your wonderful news. Bless you for giving these children a good home. I hope that Texas hospitals can help them. I'm from North Texas and want to say WELCOME TO OUR WONDERFUL STATE.

BabyBokChoy said...

Fabulous news, and Texas, lucky you, lol, no more snow I hope! lol. I'm not a fan and I'm buried under it!! Your layout is very sweet and very well designed.

Melonie said...

So happy for all of you Rita! Although the journey to get to Texas will undoubtedly be long and hard...moving always is...I am praying for a quick and smooth transition for all of you. (((HUGS)) and best wishes!