Sunday, August 19, 2007

Our Newest Addition, Latte.

"Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you may find, knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks the door will be opened...if you, then...know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" Matt 7:7-11

Our new Min-Pin, Latte.

Although some may think we are "crazy" (including myself), after many months of pleading, Averi (who could easily be mistaken for the "persistent widow") finally got her wish for a new puppy. She never let up...and Mommy finally gave in to her desperate desires and heart-warming tears. After all, maybe the puppy will be good for her during this transitional time as a family. She could also learn lots of good responsibilities during this eager time of being a BIG GIRL, a BIG SISTER, and a BIG HELPER.

Averiana amazes me. When she truly wants something she will ask until she receives! Thankfully, she carries this same persistence and desperation into her prayer life as well! I can count so many times that she has cried out to the Lord in pure desperation, "I want to see you, Lord." I know in my heart of hearts that she will grow to be an amazing woman of God because of her persistent heart! God continues to teach me and grow me closer to Him through my children! I can't imagine where I would be without them!

Maybe not such a bad idea after all. This is the first book Averi decided to read all the way through without Mommy having to convince her. She loves to read to her new puppy.

Averi and Eli love their new doggy! Eli was jumping up and down excitedly,
"Doggy! Eli Doggy!"

Averi loves snuggling with her new "baby"