"Let every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology, economics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder of life and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure."
- John McConnell, founder of International Earth Day
RIGHT NOW, and then again tomorrow and then again the next day and on it goes day after day,
1/2 OF THE WORLD lives on LESS THAN 2 DOLLARS each day.
Psalm 27:4
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.
Do all you can and don't worry about the odds against you. Wield the miracle of life's energy, never worrying whether we fail, concerned only that whether we fail or succeed we do so with all our might. That's all we need to know to feel certain that all our force of diligent effort is worth our while on Earth.
Carl Safina, Voyage of the Turtle

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mothers Day and Forever Family Day!!!

I met Tuks for the first time in February 2006. I held my tiny little baby in my arms, my baby, for the first time when I was 42 years old. I was scared, worried, happy, tired, thrilled, overwhelmed and overjoyed.

Three months later, I held her again, but this time it was forever.

Forever a Mom, forever my daughter.

Tuks made me a Mom, and even though I have two more girls coming home from Haiti, Tuks will always hold the position of making me a Mom for the first time in my life. A dream come true. Her forever family day lands on the perfect day, May 11, and this year even more perfect, right on Mother’s day.

Happy forever family day Tuks!!!

and to all Mothers..........


HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!





The very first time she was placed in my arms. Feb 2006


The morning after a nearly sleepless night by the two of us. Feb 2006


Relaxing with each other and at the pool. Feb 2006


On the pick-up trip 2 years ago today. They close off a street every Sunday in Guatemala City and the citizens walk, run, bike etc. We participated in it too.
May 2006

Posted by Aves @ Call of the Phoebe at 5:31 AM

2 comments:

veggiemom said...

Happy Mother's Day and Forever Family Day!!! How cool is that!
Kerri and Ruby

May 11, 2008 at 6:59 AM
Kelly said...

That is awesome that forever family is on Mother's Day! Happy Happy Day! I hope you enjoyed every minute!

May 11, 2008 at 7:26 PM

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