Sean's birthday

Naomi and Amani

People who love Sean

Candle and Transformers cupcakes

Meeting cousin Amani

Amani and Gee

Sean turned 7 on June 13. We celebrated with a party at Clinton Nature Preserve. We invited many family and friends, and it was so wonderful to see so many people who love my son! He also met his precious cousin Amani for the first time!

God makes progress!

I had been struggling lately with how we best show God to Sean. Michael keeps assuring me that if we continue to live the way that God instructs and continue to be a good example, then God will take care of the rest. Today we saw progress!

First, at church today Sean memorized the STV (Sean translation version) of Philippians 4:13. The STV is "With God nothing is impossible." Ok, the point is there!

Second, in the car today, Sean is singing along with the praise music on the radio. When John Waller's "While I'm Waiting" came on, Michael and I both choked up while listening to Sean sing at the top of his lungs. That was our theme song while waiting for God to bless us with a child. Now the child He blessed us with is singing that very song! Here is a link for those of you not familiar with the song. This is a video dedicated to families facing infertility. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWI-iZsIKIk

Third, we had an amazing visit with my Dad's family today to celebrate my step-niece's accomplishment of passing the GED. (Congratulations Aryn!!) Yesterday, my step-mother injured her foot. Tonight, while saying his bedtime prayer, which is usually the same every night, Sean asked God to help Mimi Carol's foot feel better. This is the first time he has prayed for something without being prompted. It brought tears to my eyes. We have taught him to apologize to God when he has been disobedient, but we have not yet taught him to pray for someone who is hurt.

Ok, God, we see the progress! Thanks!