Sunday

We had a great day yesterday! . *Grandma Sandy was still here Sunday and went to church with us. Pastor Rick had a great message, as usual. . *I was able to visit in Sunday School with some very dear friends, one of which just returned from China. She was able to go with her step-son and his wife to pick up their new son. She had lots of amazing stories but the one that got to me the most was the story she shared about one of the other couples that was also there to adopt. This couple had been to China a few years ago with their daughter and son-in-law to help adopt their grandchild. After that trip, they decided to adopt themselves. So they came back and adopted a daughter. But that's not the end of the story. Their new daughter had a best friend at the orphanage who she missed, so on this trip, one year later, they were back for a third time, to adopt their new daughter's best friend! . *We went to the potluck dinner with other adoptive families in the church. We hadn't planned on staying for lunch since we didn't bring any food to share. But I wanted to make sure to visit. There was plenty of food and insistance that we stay, so we did! It was great to be able to visit for a while and fun to see Claudia again. . *The Vikings game didn't start until 3pm so I was able to watch almost the entire game. GO VIKINGS! . *I fed the kids and had them get their PJ's so that they could play until bedtime. Brit babysat for us so we could go to the church to hear Claudia's Presentation. She and her husband have adopted 12 children in 12 years. Here's a clip from the back of her book: "This book is the account , with helpful wisdom along the way, of an adoptive family's first 12 years, recounting how each child was claimed. Five children are Hispanic. One is biracial. Two are Asian. Four are Caucasian. Ten are from four state foster care systems from across the United States, two are from a Guatemalan orphanage. At the writing of this book, they range in age from 10-22 but they arrived between the ages of 9 months and 12 years. Together the family has confronted (and in some cases resolved) a myriad of challenges. Each is a unique individual with special gifts and contributions to make to the world." The presentation was very insightful and interesting and it was fun to meet her husband and 5 of their kids. I wouldn't have missed it! . *After that, Steve and I checked in at home, grabbed a bite to eat. Suprise, suprise. Turkey sandwiches. Then we went to see the movie The Blind Side. I would highly recommend seeing it. Sandra Bulluck was amazing! She's like my dream mom! But you know I wouldn't trade my two moms :) Tim McGraw was great as her husband. And the movie had football! Anyway, the movie tells the story of a black teenage boy who is homeless and a wealthy white family who ends up incorporating him into their family. If you cry at movies, be prepared, it has some very emotional moments. It's also a true story. And a great way to end a great day.