Glimpse of Heaven

There is a song by Third Day called Show Me Your Glory and every time I looked at Baby Ben today (which was pretty much every moment of the day), I thought about that song.  In the song it says...show me your glory, shine down from heaven, I wanna see your face.  When I look at Ben it is like looking through a little window to heaven.  His smile draws my attention to God.  My mind cannot comprehend the extent of God's greatness, my heart is not big enough to hold the love He has given.  He has not only shown me His glory, but literally stunned me with it.  I feel like I just can't praise Him enough, but I will keep trying! 

Robin

Uncle Will is Cool

I really love my Uncle Will---(the purse doesn't bother me, maybe you were looking for my pacifier).

Life is Good

Alisan Taylor bought this really cool hat for Ben that just really sums up where we are in our journey at this moment in time.

Home is Where Your Heart is

Well, we have been home for almost 2 weeks now and the suitcases are still not completely unpacked.  I just can't empty those things.  To do so feels like closing the door, turning the page completing a chapter.  It is really strange, but as long as they remain "half-packed" I feel a connection to Taiwan, my son's birth home.  It is really hard to explain, but a little piece of my heart even feels home sick for a country that isn't my home, but the origin of my son's birth.  When we first saw his picture nearly 6 months ago, I feel in love with him and Taiwan.  I needed to feel near him so my heart had to connect with the country so far away.  As I longed to be with him, I actually longed for Taiwan.  So now, Taiwan is really a part of my life and a "home away from home".  I do already miss it and hope to take Benjamin Cheng-Yu back to visit one day.  I don't think I will keep those suitcases packed until then, but for today...I am not ready to close the door.

Friends

I have a friend who puts the needs of others before her own, she takes care of things before you realize anything needs to be done, she is trustworthy (well kinda), she is organized, hilarious....well let's just say...she's gotta be gifted!!!

I want to thank her for everything she has done but I really don't know how, so I thought I would just blog it!

She has helped Scott and me on our journey to Ben in ways that I couldn't even begin to document.  It is like trying to count your blessings...they're endless.  For example, the only person that was in attendance at my Baby Ben showers as much as her was ME.

I am sure she really is gifted intellectually, but I know that she has God's gift of compassion. She doesn't just do these kinds of things for me.  Anyone can tell you, she just has the gift-she is a Friend.  As you can see in the photo, Ben thinks she is amazing too.

Leigh Ann- Please don't kill me for this...just be thankful that I didn't have any photos from our White Water Excursion!

Love ya-Robin

   

The Important Thing

         Room 107
The important thing about the kids 

in room 107 is they make my day.

They are smart and work really hard.  

They are funny and great to be around. 

In fact, those kids are down right cool!  

But the important thing about the kids

in room 107 is they make my day.

I miss you guys!!!  Behave yourselves and make sure Mrs. Freeman behaves too!!!

Also, I believe Mrs. Freeman needs to sign the class agreement on the wall...it is kinda like

a "wall of fame".  I know what you guys are thinking, but don't you dare scribble my name out!!!

Have a wonderful day.

Love,

Mrs. Coffman

Beauty Is...This

We all have our own definition of beauty and an image in our "mind's eye".  For me, this is it!

I love my sister with all my heart and to see her with my child is the most beautiful sight I have ever seen.  To me, there is nothing more beautiful than this!!!  Robin

Photography/Art: compliments of Melinda (thank you!!!)

Beauty: compliments of God (praise you!!!)

A Homecoming to Remember!!!

Home at Last

 

Time flies...now that we are home with Cheng-Yu.  The wait seemed like an eternity and now if only I freeze some moments in time. 

It has been one week today since our homecoming.  One week ago we hopped on a plane in Memphis and headed for Chatt Town.  Today...snow in Memphis (glad we missed that).

When our plane landed at the Chattanooga airport, my heart fluttered with joy and then there was a sigh of relief, marked by peace.  As we disembarked the the plane, I really wanted to take off running as I knew family and friends were awaiting us.  Little did I know how many people were really there.  One word...Joyful!  A day I will never forget-thanks to fabulous family & friends.  We feel so blessed.  

Scott and I truly thank God for our family & friends.  Everyone has played a roll in seeing us through this journey to Cheng-Yu.  You guys have helped us pack, booked flights, stocked the nursery, taken pictures to capture special moments, cheered us on when things got tough and the list goes on.  We are grateful for those vessels of the Lord.  I am thankful for my kids in room 107 at McConnell Elementary.  You guys made my day, everyday, from August to February, making the wait to go to Taiwan a little easier.  You are all a blessing from God.  I love you all more than you could imagine.

We are most thankful for the unfailing prayers.

Happy has new meaning!

Love-Robin