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Happy ‘Home Study #1’ Day!!!

We’re SO excited to have our friend/social worker, Beth, coming over for a visit today! It feels like the first real big step in our “paper pregnancy“, so we’re feeling really blessed to be able to spend this time with her today.

We did some laundry yesterday, and we still have to secure of couple of bookcases to the wall in our bedroom, but we were told long ago that this visit isn’t about how clean your house is, so we’re not going to stress about all the chores that still aren’t done.

Instead, we’ve decided to spend some more quiet time with each other so that we can talk about our hopes and dreams for the future, and about what kind of parents we hope and dream to be to our child. That feels like a good way to prepare for Beth’s first visit, and we can’t wait to share more about it all next week!

I started my friend Angie‘s book last night. It’s called Mended.

I scooped up two of them the other day- one for me, and one for someone reading this post! (Note: Mended is on sale for $5 at Lifeway book stores right now if you don’t win the giveaway and would like to purchase it.)

Here’s a short video of Angie talking about Mended: (Email subscribers will have to click over to The Lettered Cottage to watch.)

If you’d like to enter for a chance to win the extra copy I picked up, just leave a comment on this post between now and Monday (January 14th, 2013) at 8:00am (Central Time), and I’ll randomly select a winner after that.

Angie doesn’t know I’m blogging about her book today, (Surprise, Angie!) but like I’m sure our social worker Beth will prove to be throughout our adoption journey, she’s been such a bright light in my life and I cherish our friendship so very much.

Good luck, and thanks so much for swinging by for a visit today!

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  2. Heather

    ooo, I would love this book for this season in my life. Thank you for a great give-away… blessings on you dear lady!

  5. shaina sims

    Goodness- I would just loooove to read Angies latest =)
    Praying that your homestudy process goes smoothly! So excited for you guys!!

  6. Rose

    This sounds like a perfect book for me right now, and I will definitely be getting it even if I don’t win…. I’m praying your adoption process will go smoothly!

  7. Sharon Lynn Angel

    Hi 🙂 I would like to win a copy of Angie’s book “Mended”…

    Praying that you know and feel The Lord’s Peace, Strength and Encouragement throughout the adoption process and always.
    God Bless You 🙂

  8. Amber

    I would love a copy of the book! And I’m enjoying following your adoption journey–God bless you!

  9. C J

    i am certinly broken and feel mended by Christ but I’m not sure I’m letting that light inside shine through, Maybe angie can give me some ideas for that?

  10. Missy

    Wow! Sounds like such a powerful book! Prayers to you on your journey to parenthood.

  14. Gina

    I hadn’t even heard of her new book, but I remember when she broke the pitcher and glued it back together. I read her blog then. 🙂 Sounds like a great book. Thanks for a chance to win. 🙂 I’m sure your first home study will be a success!! 🙂

  15. Ashley

    Wow, this video touched me. I too feel that way sometimes in my life. What an awesome way to view the broken-ness in our lives. I can’t wait to now read this book!!! Thanks for sharing

  17. Lauren

    I hope today is great for you guys! I know how exciting it feels to be doing anything to move forward on an adoption 🙂

  18. Piper

    So glad I stopped by today! I am going to have to share your blog with some friends of mine. They have been on a journey for over a year. They are in a foster program which they are praying will lead to adopt. They were licensed in May 2011 and in October they were contacted to foster not one toddler, but two, a brother and sister!! They fully accepted what God had place in their path. So now they have two sweet beautiful children to love and care for as long as the Lord allows. It is so exciting to see the Lord work in their lives. Thanks for sharing your journey!

  21. Jenn

    Hope your visit goes well. I have a friend who is going through the same process. Would love to win the book.

  23. Maggie

    Things always happen for a reason. I found myself here today and saw the book Mended. I am at the very beginning of a difficult journey and the days are sad and lonely right now. Even if I am not the lucky winner, I will purchase the book. Thanks for sharing this book and video.

  26. Brenda Thompson

    Sounds like a really good book I would enjoy reading. I thank God He gave me the desire to read! And I do a lot of it starting with His Word every morning. I pray your journey of adopting a new little one will be smooth and full of the favor of God and that you will know He has guided your every step.

  28. Christina @ the "i can't decide" blog

    I have to say, the video for this Book Trailer made me cry. There are so many times in my life that I feel like I too am little broken, and need mending. It’s so difficult to ask for help (especially to the Big Guy Upstairs)…I haven’t spoken to him in years, and I”m feeling like I need to. So that’s what I’m going to do. Thanks for this – I needed a good book. 🙂

  29. Robbin

    It sounds like a wonderful book…and a wonderful reminder of God’s love through all our imperfections. Love your blog, Layla and Kevin. Sending prayers for you during your adoption journey. So happy for you!

  30. Karie

    Wow! Listening to Angie really hit me hard today! I am going through my own struggles right now and what hit me at this very moment is that I am not alone! I am so blessed and thankful for everything that I have – family, friends, a good job, a roof over my head and food on the table…But even with all that there is something inside me that feels out of place and the title of the book Mending is what I am feeling…I work at a family homeless shelter in downtown Columbus, Oh and I see families struggle everyday and it is my goal to be strong so that I can help them…I am so happy for you two and the journey you are on and just having followed your blog for some time now I know that your baby will be happy and LOVED! Have a great weekend!

  31. Ryan H.

    Eek! I just adore Angie (although I haven’t been so lucky as to meet her, so my adoration stems from her blog and beautiful, courageous story). I’d love to win! 🙂

  33. Julie

    “we’ve decided to spend some more quiet time with each other so that we can talk about our hopes and dreams for the future, and about what kind of parents we hope and dream to be to our child” AW… TEARS!!! I LOVE that you’re spending time that way instead of a flurry of cleaning!

  35. Sharon

    Sounds like an amazing book, something we all need to hear. I can’t wait to read it!

  36. Amy

    Awesome!
    Love Angie and her willingness to shine through her brokenness. I pray I am able to do that as well. We who have wounds can become “wounded healers” when we allow Him who is the Healer to touch our wounds, heal us and then by His grace use us to help others.
    Thanks for sharing this book. I wasn’t aware of it. Whether I win it or not I plan on reading it!

  37. Erin

    Praying for you guys today! Its going to be great. Thanks for sharing your journey. I hope that one day I can take a similar one.

    Also, Angie’s book sounds amazing. If I don’t win then I will have to pick up a copy for myself.

  39. Kathleen @ Home Wasn't Built In A Day

    Good luck with your visit today. If you put half the love and devotion into parenting that you put into your homes you will be wonderful parents. Also, as a mom of a toddler I can tell you that anchoring furniture to walls is a MUST 🙂 Those little ones are stronger than they seem!

  41. Kristin H.

    Wow, the trailer made me tear up. I’ve been feeling the brokenness in my life especially this week as I think about how my daughter would have been one year old today if we hadn’t experienced a miscarriage.

    We’re a waiting family in the adoption process and understand what you’re going through. I know your home study will go wonderfully!

    • Jody

      Kristin,

      I hope it’s okay to jump in here and say you’re not alone in your journey. Your words touched me & I hope your adoption process moves swiftly. Best of luck!

  43. Sherri

    Oh, my, that sounds so like what I’ve been going through lately! Thank you for sharing the video. It made me smile when she told about the light shining through.

  46. Angela

    I got chills watching the short video! It sounds like a wonderful read & will be sure to pick up a copy…if I don’t win one! 😉
    Have a wonderful time today! Thoughts & prayers coming your way that this will be a smooth process for you both!

  48. Karen

    Thank you for what I needed to hear this morning. Often I “pretend” I am not broken, forgetting what He has done for me. I try to caulk the cracks, wasting time and energy, so the world will not see me as I really am. Oh, to let Him be in charge of the mending, so His light will shine through me and give glory to the Eternal Mender!