miss. lorna & newborn dee dee.

You guys are one amazing family.  I feel honored.

and just for fun…

Here is a photo mr.jackson shot of me.

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And share your thoughts.

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go see call + response.

visit with some friends and their church.

breathe.

laugh.

talk and reconnect with my husband during a 4 hour drive.

buy a new magazine and be inspired over the photos.

So.

What are your weekend plans?

You will be amazed by all the good hair in this photo.  I am.  And yes, that includes you Curtis.

Home Study is here.

Last September I learned how to make tamales.  My plan was to make some money for Jamie’s adoption.  Interestingly enough I became known as “tamale lady” by one sweet blogger woman. I thought that really funny because I feel a far cry from all things tamale. We needed to meet in person and sure enough we got the chance.  I love Nancy.  Love her.  She is the most encouraging beautiful woman.  To know her is to love her.

The time that followed has been nothing short of craziness.  In the months we acted on the leading to adopt.  In that time I also picked up a camera and started a little business.  God blessed.

A few weeks ago I got a call from Living Proof Ministries about doing a photo session for Christmas Cards. Nancy works for LPM and shared my name.  Precious brave Nancy.  Nancy is also aware all the money from my little business runs to our adoption fund.

God. only God.

Yesterday we all met and laughed for the camera.  I felt more than honored.  I sit under the ministry of each of these beautiful women.  Some may answer phones, some may answer mail, some may organize, and some may teach but rest assured these women [ahem… and Curtis] are in this together.  It is such a beautiful thing.

Who would have thought?  Debra makes tamales.  Debra meets new friends.  Debra picks up a camera.  Debra plans adoption.  Debra photographs LPM Staff.  God thought.  He can choose in any way to provide our adoption funding.  Today he chose this.

What will it be tomorrow?

I am so along for the ride.  I must say that at this moment I feel a bit wild over him.  Wild enough to have a picture in my mind of holding tight to his strong arms while riding the fast pace of this life.  My hair is blowing in the wind and my cheeks are ravaged by the sun.  I cannot see what lay ahead.  I can only hold on with great anticipation.

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In this photo you can see the fun on my face.  I enjoyed each of you and your good hair. I still cannot believe that I actually jumped up and down for you all.  My plan was to act a little more civilized [insert my own laughter]. Kimberly and Kimberly the LT was fun.  We must do it again.  Liz thank you for coming and being willing to hold a ladder for me and for documenting the wrapping to my story.

Photo Credit: Liz Seay.

I get to meet some great families through this little business.  I count it an honor. You guys were so fun to hang out with.  I am excited to hear what the girls got from the toy store.  Did Maggie come home with a Dora?

Peek Away.

[ashely. fyi. maggie is looking in a lot of the other photos these just happen to be my faves]

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