The past two months have been a whirlwind - Izzie beginning school, a new semester starting at Union, Izzie turning 5 and much much more. It is really hard to believe that October is almost here!
Before the end of summer break we took a few days as a family and headed to the beach. It was wonderful just being together as the 3 of us. The beach was wonderful and we felt refreshed coming back (even though it is always so hard leaving the beach).
Izzie started school August 18th. I did better than I thought I would with crying but it was still hard. The hardest day was the 19th when we drove through the carpool line and I couldn't walk her in - talk about gut wrenching! Izzie has loved being at TCA and God has already blessed her with some precious little friends.
On the 18th, Jonathan and I also celebrated 10 years of marriage. I am so thankful for the godly husband and father he is. There are some days I wonder why he puts up with me but I am thankful he does - he truly he a gift from God to me and one I know I don't deserve.
Izzie has started playing soccer this year - I am officially a soccer mom! The team she plays on is more like the Bad News Bears more than anything but it is fun watching them play and she is having fun and that is the most important thing.
September 18, was another big milestone for the Castles' family - Izzie turned 5! We celebrated with family, friends and Taylor Swift - yes Izzie went to her first concert and saw Taylor Swift. It was a great show and am I thankful we got the opportunity to go. I can't believe she is 5 though! She is truly another gift from God that I don't deserve. While she is mine, I can truly say she is the most precious child in the world. Her love of life, compassion for others and desire to please wows me. She is learning more and more about Christ and the love he has for her. I pray that Jonathan and I never hinder what the Lord has in store for her and may we always be pointing her in the direction of the cross.
One of my most favorite times of the day is at night when Izzie is going to bed. I lay down with her and she says her prayers - she prays for little sister in Ethiopia and that she comes home quickly, she prays for the children in Costa Rica and that they may be feed and she prays for her friends at school. A 5 year old praying for the nations! (she gets it better than most adults) - it blows my mind but excites my heart.
As for the adoptions, things are just slow to be honest. We are officially on the waiting list but who know how long it could be before we know something. It is discouraging at times, but we continue to trust in God's timing for our family.
Also, our home is still for sale and we are trusting in His for this too. We are anxious to sell our home but know He has everything worked out.
Please continue to pray for these two things for our family.
Thanks for your continued support! Happy Fall Yall!
