Thomas's Passion

Courage...

Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes, courage is that little voice at the end of the day that says,
"I'll try again tomorrow."

Life & Times...

Often times my blog is about our journey to our daughter Mia & eventually it will be only focused on primarily that as we get closer, however, in the meantime it will continue to at times be about many things including just the general life & times of the Pearse household as to keep in touch with all of you & to help keep you up to date on all of the happenings in our lives including ofcourse our adoption, but many other things & happenings as well.

Anyway...Thomas & I are doing well. (pic of hubby below; haven't added one in a while.)

Really, right now as of recently I think that I have posted about most of what has been going on...my Granny's passing, our six month LID anniversary, the year anniversary of our failed domestic placement, planning a vacation (just starting our research on that), my "getting healthy" journey & so on. So, right now I probably don't have too much more to add.

Thomas & I have three days off week after this together in a row & today I am putting some thought into what we might do. We are thinking of going somewhere or doing something special, but haven't come up with anything as of yet. Being in the middle of one of the coldest winter season's in a long time our options are limited. I will let you know what we come up with.

Jen

My Granny's Service...

Yesterday was my Granny's service & it was absolutely perfect. I took TONS of photos, I will send just a few to share with you. I have to tell you that the pastor that did her service was absolutely the best that any of us had ever heard!! It really was a beautiful service & was such in honor of Granny's life. The pastor who did an excellent sermon spoke of her "home going" & "her rewards"; not once did he mention death or dying. It was a wonderful message. We had a slide show of her life, thee hymns, a poem my Mom wrote that when I get the copy I will share with you-it was AMAZING & a letter that my Aunt wrote to Granny that was read as well. The day could not have been any more of a tribute to her life; we were all SO pleased & most important we know Granny loved it too! The Pastor told us afterwards that he has done hundreds of services & ours today wasn't the biggest & or the fanciest, but that he wanted us to know that he is not sure out of all of the services that he has ever done that he had ever been to one where he felt the amount of love that was there in that room today. That meant a lot. Also, he said he has never conducted a service where there were that many grandkids & great grandkids & that every single one of us was in attendance.....it was nice. After the service, my Grandma ("MeMa") had reserved a private room at a local restaraunt in J.C., so we all went & ate together, watched a video & fellowshipped. Around 4PM we left there, Thomas & I found a great coffee shop across from the courthouse so that he & I could have a few minutes alone & then we went on to Fulton to my aunt's where we met some of our family.

"We love you & miss you already Granny!"

Jen

Six Months Down...

Now, only if we knew how many more to go?!?!? The only thing that I can say is that we are six months closer than we were, right? UGH! "Happy Six Months LID to us!" (For some reason for me that is so not a happy statement!)

Jen

Thanks Keri!

We got a nice package in the mail from our "Secret Buddy". (We know who our buddy is, so it is not really a secret...) Anyhow, we just wanted to again say THANK YOU Keri for all of the great Lady Bug goodies! They are perfect. We love them & know our Mia will too! Thomas was even saying, "it's adorable" when he was checking out the items! You should have a package arriving soon too. Hope you like your goodies! There will soon be a few more on the way too! :)

Jen

Gift...

Thomas's Mom gave us this beautiful gift yesterday. Isn't she just perfect? We love her! We looked up information on her red koi fish on her bib & her toy & found some interesting information. We will share it below. Anyhow, she is a porcelain, handcrafted numbered heirloom edition doll. She is part of a limited edition & production on her closed after 5,000 pieces were issued.

In general Koi Fish are associated with Good Luck. It is said that a Koi Fish in the Buddhist Religion represents courage. Because of its strength and determination to overcome obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals.

We think she is beautiful & we will treasure her always as we know Mia will too!

Thank you SO much Pauline for such a thoughtful & beautiful gift!

Thomas & Jen