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The Art of Sleeping

19 Saturday Jun 2010

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Dave got home yesterday afternoon and he was worn out.  He had a great week up at Wake Forest.  I was able to go up for a day and I must say the students there were so engaged.  It was a great group of students and I’m sure that is contributed to the amazing leaders they have.

It’s hard when Dave comes home and I want to throw him into my single mom world and get some help.  At the same time I know he’s as spent as I am so we both dance the transition days dance.  Frankie has been missing Dave terribly.  Yesterday at 5PM I walked into our room and found this….

Frankie is not one that normally likes to snuggle so this picture says even more about his need for his dad.  The crazy thing is that Frankie went down at 5PM last night and never woke up again till 7AM this morning.  He missed dinner and everything.  I guess he needed some rest too!  I must have worn him out this week!  We’ve got 48 hrs till the we send Dave back out.  Looking forward to some fun family time this weekend.

And.. I can’t wait to catch you up on what I spent my time doing yesterday morning.  It’s exciting and I can’t wait to share more!

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What you’ve missed

14 Monday Jun 2010

Posted by kimrhodes in Adoption, Dave, Emma, Family, Frankie, Friends, haiti, Journey, life, mission, Uncategorized

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Camp, Haiti, life, Ministry, Parenting

Oh my.  Yes it has been that long.  So instead of taking a month to blog about it, here is what you have missed…

  • We are full on in camp.  Dave is with Student Life this week and Rush of Fools at Wake Forest University.  I’m wishing I was there.  Emma’s with him.  I don’t think she slept last night dreaming of camp.
  • Wayfarer camp.  Week one was a great success.  It’s amazing what a group of people and can accomplish when you work together.  Loved being a team. Met some great new people.
  • Talking about camp.  I thought I’d figured out a way to never do housing or connect groups again.  No such luck.  Housing was fun and I’m busy into housing this week for our next Wayfarer Camp next week at Anderson University.
  • Loved knowing Dave and Reichley were able to catch up with 3DM.  I was sad I missed them.  We are always blown away after having any conversation with them.
  • Emma lost her front tooth last night.  She looks hilarious!  I’m happy but sad at the same time.  They are growing up way to fast.
  • Talking about growing up and making some major decisions…  we heard Sam Norris was baptised Sunday.  So proud of that little man and his life.  Brings much joy to my heart.
  • Trying to figure out a way that our family can start hosting people in our home.  No clear pictures yet on how that will happen but it’s exciting.  Just need a few more bedrooms.
  • Frankie is IN LOVE with his daddy.  A wonderful but not so good thing when daddy is gone all summer.  He had a 1 hr cry fest on his way home from camp missing him.
  • Talking about camp, Frankie seemed to enjoy his first experience.  Not too sure of the  loud music or why daddy was on a stage but hey… he’ll figure it out sooner than later.
  • Izzie won’t stop talking.  She wakes up talking and goes to bed talking.  She is having a hard time with her “r” sounds so she is constantly cracking me up.
  • Playing tennis in 95 degree heat is probably not a smart thing to do in the heat of the day. But I’m still so in love with the game.  It keeps getting better.
  • Hot Hot Hot.  If you live in the South then you know what I’m talking about.
  • Pool time is a regular for us.  The kids would spend hours there if I would let them.
  • Excited about some new adventures with this company.  Can’t wait to share more soon.
  • I know a celebrity!  Kristen from Rage Against the Mini Van and adoptive mom and friend is heading to NY Tuesday  to be on the View this Friday I think.  She’ll be talking about blogging and adoption some of my favorite things.
  • Blogging, oh how I love you.  Check out my new blog title in case you missed it.  So long Chapter Two.  Hoping for good things in store for Fingerprints on my Walls.  There is a purpose for the title as the next few years unfold.
  • I’m missing Haiti.  My heart thinks of it everyday.
  • I miss my Haiti connection friends in Houston, Tampa, Austin,  Little Rock and PA and CA and MI.  Why can’t we all live in the same town!  I guess I’m really thankful for blogging and facebook.
  • Some people in the Wayfarer Family are expecting…  Finally!  Will be good to have more babies running around soon.
  • Tried the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and well, it was too spicy for me.  Dave Loves it.
  • Thankful to DVR Toy Story for the kids.  Finally some “boy” themes instead of princess around here.
  • Everyone keeps talking about their beach trips. Would give anything to take off my shoes and go for a stroll.
  • I’m making rice crispy treats for a shower tomorrow night… I’ve never made them before.  Lame I know.  I’m thinking I’ll just buy them!

Blessings Friends.  I’m back at it once again.

Look what I just found on facebook?

01 Sunday Mar 2009

Posted by kimrhodes in Adoption, Frankie

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Nate is in Haiti and I believe just took these pictures yesterday or today.  I don’t know who Nate is or why he is in Haiti but I’m sure glad he took the time to post some pictures of the kids at Maranatha.  Ugh I miss Frankie.  I’m loving his hair right now and see those crocs?  I took him those in January when I went.  So glad he’s getting much use out of them.  And the sucker… well as you can tell he loves them and loves making a mess with them.

This mom is so happy that Frankie is happy and life for him is full of friends and lolly pops and people that love love love him!

Someone’s Missing

21 Saturday Feb 2009

Posted by kimrhodes in Adoption, Family, Frankie

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We had a fun night last night.  The girls and I went with G-ma and Kayleigh to walk around the mall.  It’s been a LONG time since I’ve stepped foot inside a mall with girls in tote.  They were wonderful and the best thing is that we walked out with nothing and everyone was happy.   But the whole evening I kept thinking to myself…. someone is missing… I was often thinking about Frankie.  I think about him all the time but some days more than others.  Last night just was one of those nights.  We’ll have a fun family night and there is a space in our lives where it’s just not complete.

I follow A LOT of adoption blogs.  I have found such wonderful blog community with other families who are in an adoption proceess through Haiti and are as like we are, in the waiting…  I thought it was interesting as I looked at the titles of their latest posts this morning….. It’s just good to know that we are not alone.  That we are all in this together.

  • I could not resist
  • I want to cry and scream
  • Adoption Update
  • Journey of love makes my day
  • What people see but often miss
  • Attempting to be proactive
  • Haitian Carnival
  • Grace
  • Breath of Life
  • This is Hard
  • Friends to Journey with

Needless to say I find much comfort and rest in the story’s of others journey’s.  It really brings out a range of emotions for people.  I’m waiting for an update this week on where our files are at and what is currenlty happening.  No news is always good news.  In three months it will be May and May is the month that ignited this adoption process for us.  I really can’t believe it’s coming up on a year of the beginning of this journey in our lives.

I miss you dearly Frankie….  Wish I could be in the same room with you right now and tell you for the millionth time that Mamma loves you.  And in our waiting to do life together I pray for you that your days would be filled with so much happiness and love and that our hearts would be given daily peace as we wait for the unknown process that we walk day to day.

Thank you Jamie!

23 Tuesday Sep 2008

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Dave and I are sitting here on the couch and catching up on blogs.  I just saw an update from Jamie and she said that she was able to see Frankie and love and kiss all over him.  Tears just started gathering in my eyes and rolling down my cheeks.  They are happy tears.  My heart so wishes that I were there with him today.  I really long to meet him and spend time with him getting to know him.    I love each day with my girls and seeing them grow and change and I so desire that with Frankie too.  But I am thrilled that he got some great loving from Jamie today.  Thank you Jamie.  You’ll never know….well I hope you do…. but you’ll never know

Paper Update

18 Thursday Sep 2008

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Well… I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.  Our dossier has to be translated into French and yesterday I received all the final translations.  So check that one off of my list.  And two days ago I sent all of our notarized documents off to get state authenticated.  Once those come back I have to send some stuff to Chicago and then off to Haiti our dossier goes.  I’ll be the first to say that I am a detailed/organized person.  And I will say that I am amazed that anyone ever gets through the paperwork.  It’s been fun to see my list almost all crossed out.  Thanks for all of you who continue to pray for us on this journey.

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