Grace- Yes, We Did- Prayed Up the House for You!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEU86TsUDWE

We started off the day with a soul-full song by BeBe and Cece Winans- thanks to Dianne!  Yes, our Mr. Jerry as we like to call him, Dianne and Stephan joined the celebration of prayer, friendship and food. Dianne had the CD, so click on the link above to hear how we started out. This was the perfect song for today and it will be on my Ipod as I head to Uganda in a few weeks.

After a brief summary of how Grace, Mom and I have gotten to this point, the most powerful and beautifully said prayers were offered to our Father.  Grace, you have to know how this house filled with His presence at the sound of your name.  My dear Sister Leigh started off with a joyful prayer to Father God, Dianne, Jerry and Jodi all prayed for Grace's new home, for blessings on the adoption process, steadying my walk of faith and all thanked God for allowing us to be part of this remarkable plan.  When the prayers were completed, everyone knew the Lord was present. "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20)- there was not a dry eye- for His glory.

Next, we enjoyed refreshments- yes, you know, it is my funtime.  My sincere thanks to all who helped and especially to Jamie for hanging with me in the kitchen in preparation for today.  Then to Gina and Jamie for assuring the two kitchens were clean and left overs snug in the frig while I talked with Jodi and her children and Jerry and Dianne.

Jodi's children are such a blessing to all. They are so full of life and laughter.  I am asking them every question that pops in my head when we are together, trying to learn what I can about Grace, Royal School and Uganda.  Jerry, Jodi, MacKenzie, Olivia, Anges, Ruth and Nathan gave me a photo that Oliva and Ruth worked on that depicts me and Grace with an African sunset.  It is a must see!  Olivia and Ruth, thank you for this treasure.

Take a second to look at the photos from today, listen to the Winans and hug yourself for being wonderful family/friends. Stay posted.   Love you all.