The month of October has sped by with lightning speed. We had our trip to the pumpkin patch and our annual "Guess the Pumpkin's Weight" contest. Pictures will be up this week.
Some things going on here: John and I have a big decision to make and will speak to a caseworker and a GAL this Friday. We need wisdom to figure out what we are supposed to do. Please pray for us. A novena to St. Jude is going on right now which we're praying. If you need reminders about novenas, Pray More Novenas is great and sends the prayers to you daily.
The kids moved up to the next level of swimming and are in the 4th of a 5 week session. I think we'll hold off until the holidays are over before signing up again.
My friend Erin organized a casual book club over the summer. We started up again and discussed the first two chapters of Style, Sex, and Substance. The essays are informative, funny, and give glimpses into the lives of normal Catholic women who struggle along with us in life and our journey of faith. I'm hoping to get my book signed by Jennifer Fulwiler at the Frassati Conference being held at our parish.
I'm excited to see "The Capitol Steps" on my birthday weekend. Since we lived near DC, I had wanted to see their show, but never did it. I'd be lying if I said I was excited about my birthday, but I am grateful for my life. :)
On November 27, we have a permanent plan staffing for the twins' case. This is a meeting that the birth parents, their lawyers, the foster parents, the case workers and the GAL attend. The purpose is to discuss what the state's plan is for the children at the next permanent plan hearing (December 10). We expect the twins to leave us in the next six months. It's something we're dreading, but we must prepare ourselves and them when the time comes. We're working on our homestudy paperwork with an adoption agency and have to stay focused on that.
As always, your prayers are appreciated!
“Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.”
― St. Catherine of Siena
