Sunday, October 13, 2013
Loving Your Spouse
Before you leave on an international journey leaving your spouse with two kids when you are normally the primary caretaker, I highly reccomend leaving a gift reminding them why they are loved...52 Reasons I Love Kevin.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
More good news!
Last time we were preparing our dossier, we had to send 19 documents to be state certified. Washington charges $15/document. So tonight I found out we only need two documents state certified. AWESOME!!!!
Friday, September 20, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Team Hendrickson Recruits Another All Star!!!
When Kevin and I went to meet Isaac for the first time, we had to move him from rural Ethiopia into the capital city. We went out to the Mati Child Development Center in Ziway, Ethiopia (one of the most beautiful places on Earth) and met some pretty amazing people.
One of those people was Iris, the girl who loved zippers and Velcro. She was such a delight and just fell in love with Kevin. When it came time to leave, she jumped in the van and was ready to go home with us. She thought we were her family. (Insert sobbing here)
Since then, we have been praying for little Iris. For her to be restored to her biological family, or for an adoptive family. Every day. I have her picture next to my work desk, Kevin has her picture in his wallet.
Long story short, Iris was right, we are her family. Recent events have made it so we will be able to adopt her. We only know the broad brushstrokes and we are still filling in the finer details, but if we seem distracted or extra busy, it's because we are trying to do what we did for Isaac's paperwork (that took six months) in 45 days.
This entire situation has been a miracle and we know God will help us through any bumps that we come across, and we believe that yet again, he has given us his call of Psalms 89:1 "Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute."
One of those people was Iris, the girl who loved zippers and Velcro. She was such a delight and just fell in love with Kevin. When it came time to leave, she jumped in the van and was ready to go home with us. She thought we were her family. (Insert sobbing here)
Since then, we have been praying for little Iris. For her to be restored to her biological family, or for an adoptive family. Every day. I have her picture next to my work desk, Kevin has her picture in his wallet.
Long story short, Iris was right, we are her family. Recent events have made it so we will be able to adopt her. We only know the broad brushstrokes and we are still filling in the finer details, but if we seem distracted or extra busy, it's because we are trying to do what we did for Isaac's paperwork (that took six months) in 45 days.
This entire situation has been a miracle and we know God will help us through any bumps that we come across, and we believe that yet again, he has given us his call of Psalms 89:1 "Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute."
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
More Book Lists
Thought I would share something I came across for those of us looking for summer book lists! This is for kids of all ages. Thank you to the Spokane County Public Libraries!
http://www.scld.org/kids.asp
http://www.scld.org/kids.asp
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
10 Things You Should Do Everyday
If you've ever heard me go off on a rant, you've probably heard me at some point say how many things you are "supposed to do everyday" and how many there are. I came up with my top 10 and I thought I would share! What would you add?
2.Brush Your Teeth
3.Pray-Connect with God
4.Hug Someone
5.Do something nice for someone else
6.Do something nice for yourself (compliments are free!)
7.Exercise
8.Go to bed on time
9.Read
10.Determine how today fits in the big picture
Friday, June 14, 2013
Helping Others - The Best Part of Adoption
Summer is here and it's time to get those summer beach towels!!!
One of the wonderful families we have met through Isaac's adoption is the Miles Family! They are a wonderful family looking to add a young man to their family! They have been matched and fundraising like crazy, but just found out they need a little more "dough" than expected.
So what do these things have to do with each other?
Fundraiser time!!! We are selling beach towels that can be customized! Any word or name up to 9 letters. These are super soft and you can pick your color!! These are great for children and adults! Gift them to others or yourself; you will love it! To top it off the sales from this product helps bring our son home as well as helps two other families adopt! It only costs $37 with shipping to help change a life forever. A great deal on a great product!
To order, please contact Megan at: meganlovesryan@hotmail.com
One of the wonderful families we have met through Isaac's adoption is the Miles Family! They are a wonderful family looking to add a young man to their family! They have been matched and fundraising like crazy, but just found out they need a little more "dough" than expected.
So what do these things have to do with each other?
Fundraiser time!!! We are selling beach towels that can be customized! Any word or name up to 9 letters. These are super soft and you can pick your color!! These are great for children and adults! Gift them to others or yourself; you will love it! To top it off the sales from this product helps bring our son home as well as helps two other families adopt! It only costs $37 with shipping to help change a life forever. A great deal on a great product!
To order, please contact Megan at: meganlovesryan@hotmail.com
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