A Milestone.........
Thought we would share some exciting news about our Nater-Bug. He has mastered a 2-wheeler!!! After deciding his bike with training wheels was simply too small for him (frankly, he looked like a giant on a mini-bike), I ran up to the local Goodwill and found a bike just his size, without training wheels. So, when we gave it to him we explained that this was his new bike and if he wanted to ride it, he needed to learn to ride with 2 wheels. We are very proud of him, trying over and over...and, of course, falling a few times....but he got it and now flies down the sidewalk with a joyful smile on his face.....
It reminds me so much of my relationship with God. I know He wants to teach me and challenge me in so many ways, but many times my response initially is "No, Lord, I am comfortable where I'm at right now." But it is obvious I need to grow in the knowledge and depth of who HE is.....once I surrended, what an awesome plan He has, and one I would have only discovered had I been willing to trust in Him and be stretched beyond what I "thought" I could do.
No news as of today regarding our travel dates for China. We have heard that our Visas are being processed. We have also learned that, as of today, China is accepting the first requests for Consulate dates ( we have to submit a request to visit the US Consulate while there, in order to return to the US. Many times, we have to submit several dates in order to finalize one, thus determining when we travel). This s positive news for us because we are planning to request dates that will fall in line with November 13-25.....please join us in prayer that these dates remain our travel dates. We are closer and closer to our sweet baby girl!!!
Thought we would share some exciting news about our Nater-Bug. He has mastered a 2-wheeler!!! After deciding his bike with training wheels was simply too small for him (frankly, he looked like a giant on a mini-bike), I ran up to the local Goodwill and found a bike just his size, without training wheels. So, when we gave it to him we explained that this was his new bike and if he wanted to ride it, he needed to learn to ride with 2 wheels. We are very proud of him, trying over and over...and, of course, falling a few times....but he got it and now flies down the sidewalk with a joyful smile on his face.....
It reminds me so much of my relationship with God. I know He wants to teach me and challenge me in so many ways, but many times my response initially is "No, Lord, I am comfortable where I'm at right now." But it is obvious I need to grow in the knowledge and depth of who HE is.....once I surrended, what an awesome plan He has, and one I would have only discovered had I been willing to trust in Him and be stretched beyond what I "thought" I could do.
No news as of today regarding our travel dates for China. We have heard that our Visas are being processed. We have also learned that, as of today, China is accepting the first requests for Consulate dates ( we have to submit a request to visit the US Consulate while there, in order to return to the US. Many times, we have to submit several dates in order to finalize one, thus determining when we travel). This s positive news for us because we are planning to request dates that will fall in line with November 13-25.....please join us in prayer that these dates remain our travel dates. We are closer and closer to our sweet baby girl!!!
posted by Joel and Lee-Anne at
7:06 PM
6 comment(s):
That is amazing that he can ride a two wheeler at 4 years old! I didn't learn to ride two wheeler until I was in the 5th grade!
By
L. Eubanks, at
7:29 PM
AWESOME NATE! I am so proud of you...one day you will have to help teach Noah how to ride one too!
By
Aulick Family, at
9:10 PM
Awesome! Can't wait to see you ride your bike!
By
Anonymous, at
9:58 AM
Nate--- You are my hero !!!!!! Be very careful--remember how important it is to be safe. Love, Sue Sue
By
Anonymous, at
9:50 PM
Congrats on all the recent milestones! Can you believe that Nov. 13th is just a month away?!
By
Beth, at
10:34 PM
You are growing up so fast! Be sure and keep that helmet on when you ride!
By
mtotte, at
3:34 PM
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