McKee Family

McKee Family
Habakkuk 2:3 "For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; for it will certainly come, it will not delay."

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

5 Days Left!!!

 You probably think I am talking about shopping days. Actually, I am talking about our sad little Jesse Tree that has 4 measley paper ornaments hanging from it. We are like 3 weeks behind. UGH.
I have started this tradition EVERY Christmas since my kids were very little and have NEVER finished it. I Know, how ridiculous right? I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I mean, come on! This is Christmas! I feel like even when we try not to be busy around the holidays, we are still ...busy. I hate that word. Too busy for Jesus just means too busy, right? That can't be good. Priorities? I'm just being real. I sure have good intentions, but that just isn't enough. He is the REASON. The ONLY REASON we celebrate. Somehow, even though I love Him more than ever, I still get distracted and lured away and I hate that. I have too many things rolling around in my head tonight.  My heart is conflicted about many things. Is yours?
The one thing I love the most about this blog is sharing my love for Jesus. The second thing I love most about this blog is sharing my passion for orphans and connecting with other adoptive families. We all have that same thread running through us and we can relate to one another and share in each other's joys and sorrows in ways that other's just don't understand. I am so thankful for the experiences that other's share on their blogs.
Tonight my heart is heavy and I need to ask you all to pray. It has nothing to do with our adoption process. Matt and I have known for many years that God was calling us to more.. we just don't know what that means exactly. Trust was broken again today by a close friend. It's disappointing and hurtful, but mostly it just throws us back to that place of wondering... when Lord? When, what, and where? We don't want to run away from life. But if there is something more rewarding and fulfilling than staying where we're at, we want to be there. If we can be better used somewhere else, that's where we want to be. We believe that God is our Great Provider. Every bit of business that comes our way is from Him... And every bit of business that doesn't? Well, that's from Him too. Tonight we are just trying to keep things in perspective. Forgiveness; 7 x 70 times. Doesn't mean it's easy... But we do trust that what the enemy meant for evil, God will use for good.

Blessings,
Rebecca

BTW, Amanda... I replied to your emails, but I don't think you're getting them. Do you have two accounts??? I am so excited that you reached out. I can not wait to tell Ashlyn about you!!! Thank you for the many prayers.
I have had Ashlyn's stocking for 4 years! I love that I can hang it knowing that it's finally a reality!

4 crazy kiddos! Aren't they cute?
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3 comments:

  1. AusDecember 21, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Good morning Rebecca - lots here eh?

    Let me say it this way - I'm Blessed to have 3 friends - we've been friends for the better part of 45 years now. Last night Steve stopped by with his regular Christmas gift of a couple blocks of home made Goetta (A german breakfast food - long story!!). As he was leaving he looked at me and said "Ya know - I love this time of year...and I hate this time of year".

    And that's pretty much where I am...

    And it sounds like that's pretty much where you are too.

    I'm sorry your friend broke trust with you - but sadly it happens - it happend to use during our adoptions too (family in our case - not friends). But maybe it's because those of us that adopt kind of march to a different drummer. Long before Marie and I adopted we knew we were 'different' than a lot of folks - just another sign maybe.

    "...we can relate to one another and share in each other's joys and sorrows in ways that other's just don't understand." That about sums it up...we "get it". Y'all just keep dancing to that drum and the rest will fall into place just fine! God is smart like that!

    hugs - aus and co.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Rebecca,
    I have not seen any emails from you! I've been very negligent of my blog lately... Can you try amanda.r.britton@gmail.com?
    BTW, *love* the stockings!
    Amanda

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  3. AnonymousDecember 31, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR to the McKee Familia!! and MUCH hope and prayer that THIS year Ashlyn will come home!!!!

    The San Filippo's
    San Diego, Ca

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