Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out.
~Art Linkletter
Things haven’t turned out even remotely like I thought or planned.
But, I’m blessed beyond measure.
I have a husband who loves me and three beautiful girls. One just happens to be in Heaven.
For all the days I want to drown in sadness, I will look back at this post and remember that I want the best.
Lana, you are just lovely. Inside and out.
Oh Lana, were I there to hug you and support you. It’s crazy how life never really turns out the way we plan. The one thing that we can count on is He is on the thrown. I love you girl and I wish we were close enough for you to come have lunch with me and my mama friends. As always we are praying for you and your sweet family.
what an amazing picture
That’s a cool quote Lana, and a great picture. Things never seem to go as planned but knowing there “is” a plan does bring some measure of peace. I don’t think the peace replaces the pain or sorrow life brings but it is stronger. I pray very much the peace Jesus gives for you and your family. God bless, Joe
Lana-you have been truly blessed!!!
I love that picture. Lana, you will always be beautiful. You know why? Because your heart is beautiful. Thank you for continuing to share your life’s journey with us. Love you, Tina
You are an amazing woman & you inspire ME!
Missing you and sending you lots of hugs! Lana, you are just incredible!
Stunning photo of you, Lana…and your serious little Hope. As an adoptive mom, I think of how we’ve seen God’s hand in our five adoptions. Traveling four times to Guatemala and bring back one of our children, I felt each time that I was in a dream, watching someone else’s life…that this couldn’t be me this was happening to. I’m sure you and Dave also felt those things, as you followed God’s call on your heart to adopt, and as you traveled, met, and then brought home your beautiful Carmen. Her diagnosis, her medical issues, life with a terminally ill child…I’m sure those things also seemed very unreal. Eventually, what seemed impossible for those of us not living life with a medically fragile child, became your routine and daily life. Now with Carmen’s passing, these days must once again not seem real, as you learn to live a “new normal” for your family. You obeyed the Lord by stepping out in faith, and as life took an unexpected turn after Carmen came home, you were faithful. You loved and tenderly cared for Carmen faithfully, without waivering. Your example has spoken to the hearts of those who know you in person or through your blog. Thank you for sharing your hearts. May God continue to bless you and supply all your needs, as we have seen and believe for your future.
Nancy in the Midwest
I believe Art Linkletter’s message, totally. “In this world, we will have troubles; but I have overcome the world….” You and Dave have done that, Divinely. One step at a time now…. Praise God!!!!!