$20,000 raised at Dax Locke movie premiere

$20,000 raised at Dax Locke movie premiere

Check it out...........it was a wonderful night and it has a picture of Savannah and I while Matthew West signed the book that he wrote.

Life lost too young.........

Today I heard of a student of mine at the age of 14 lost his life due to complications after having surgery. It is so hard and sad to say good bye but even more so for a student you loved and watch grow. Here at Schramm Educational Center, it happens more often than any of us want to live through but this time....this student...was and always will be very special to me. I fell in love with him when I began working with him down in Manito 9 years ago. He was ornery. He was sometime hard to confined in one area but he was so happy. He became as my own child. We are not suppose to have favorites but he was given that by the corners of my heart. He taught me how to accept others that are different....different in a way that is not threatening or hurting of others. He taught me how to see past so much. He taught me how special a soul can be that is hidden in a body that was not developed as we call typical or "normal". That soul is free now. That soul is being held in the arms of Jesus...that soul will forever be connect to my soul in which it taught so much. Please pray for his family and for all those who were touched by his very very short and beautiful life!!

Family...

Being I was raised and am raising my children in the Catholic religion, the Holy Family is my example of a family. They were not of the same blood Joseph and Jesus but Joseph loved him as his own. Jesus was not conceive, as two my sons were, not in a traditional manner but God had a plan for Jesus as He has for my sons. I wonder if Mary would of said no to the angel where we would be right now. I mean how hard was it for her to be pregnant without being married and then marrying a man who was not the biological father of her soon to be child. Even today, people get so messed up on this complete idea even though our Heavenly Father showed through his son that Family means love........pure love. Love of Him from a young lady who said yes to his calling....Love of a man who said yes to Him to be the father of the Child of God but not child of his blood. I wonder how many of us would step up to the plate when being called. How many of us would make life unconfortable for the calling of God? I know many of my friends and family don't understand my pull to something harder and unpredictable. I know some of my family and friends feel that I am neglecting the children I have to think of adopting another. But I wonder if any of them have thought of the pull from God. I know many don't believe me when I say that. I know many of them feel I use God to do what I want. I have to admit I have and that is why it took me traveling with my son to China to find out Mei Mei was not suppose to be our daughter. God had a plan for her and she is now living with her forever family. But because of that awful experience I did find our wonderful daughter Savannah and by only God's ability she resided at the same orphanage that Mei Mei was in foster care with. Did I choose that.......NO but I knew she was my daughter and if you have met her and got to know her....you would see what I mean. Would I recommend adoption for everyone....of course not but if you have felt that pull please.......PLEASE look into it. The pull is from God. Their are children who need families and one or two or maybe even 8 are your children? Only God knows and only your family will know if you respond to the pull from God in your heart.

Asking for more prayers..........

I want to ask all those who stumble on my blog to pray for a very special little girl who was born with difficulties that a parent could not handle. A special girl who needs the help of nursing care and love of a family but is living in a nursing home. Please pray with me tonight or today which ever it is for you right now that this precious little angel finds her mommy and daddy and she come home very soon.........wouldn't it be nice that she could be home by Christmas. Wouldn't it be nice that she can share with her family what it felt to wake up with brothers or sisters to open presents that were hers. Wouldn't it be nice that she could enjoy the smell of Christmas breakfast, and dinner. Wouldn't it be nice that she could be dressed up beautiful as she is so she can attend church to hear about Jesus and his wonderful mother Mary. Please pray that this child who actually resides in IL but is without a family in a nursing home can find her forever family........please pray with me...please pray for this very special deserving little girl whose only wish is........to have a family. Please!

Funny things kids say...

I was hanging on the front door the scene of the Nativity. Sierra looked up at the Wise Men and said are they the German Shepherds. I looked at her and could not help but laugh and told her no sweetie they are the Three Kings..The Three Wise Men. She then pointed at the Shepherd with the sheep and said so is he the German Shepherd. I giggled and said yes he is the Shepherd. A German Shepherd is a kind of dog. She looked at me and we both just cracked up laughing. She is such a special giggly girl and I wonder........what would my life be like without her.

I know adoption to many can be questionable. Many people feel it takes the time away from the family that is already established but they are not aware that that child belongs in that family. Oh God knows but us as humans cannot understand the power and largeness of God. We think just in our box and forget God has truly asked each of us to step out in faith with Him to bring light to His World. I will admit I want to save every child and I will admit that I am willing to bite off bigger than I can chew but I have to admit of anything that is one area I truly love about myself. That I will run to the let down, the forgotten, the sadden, and what the world sees as unlovable and love them with all I have....especially with children. Those of you who have not been touched by adoption......who question it......who is against it......who feels it is more than they can give.........look at each child who is adopted and see who they are and if you can.....even for a little bit......think if they were left behind. Better yet.....think if it was you abandoned physically, emotionally and spiritually and no one wanted you........Thank God for your parents.......thank God for your life.......and thank God for what you have been given because believe me.....it could be you...it truly could!!!